NURS 1056 Midterm Exam Questions
With Correct Answers
What is qualitative research characterized by? - ANSWER Data that is gathered
usually by observation or interview.
What is quantitative research is characterized by? - ANSWER A systematic
process to gather and statistically analyze information.
What reflects the LU BScN program philosophy? - ANSWER Research plays a
key role in decision making, patients are empowered, & caring in intentional.
Nursing has moved from a teacher centred curricula to a learning centred
curricula. What led to this change? - ANSWER The increasing complexity of
patients within the healthcare system.
The point of agreeing to do no harm to patients is to reassure the public that the
healthcare team will not only work to heal patients, but to agree to do so in the
least harmful way. This agreement is called: - ANSWER Non-maleficence.
Name three ideas that describe the philosophy of nursing. - ANSWER 1.
Provides a general view of nursing
2. Clarifies values
3. Answers professional questions
Define humanistic philosophy. - ANSWER A way of life centred on human
interests, values, etc.
Define phenomenological and socially critical philosophy. - ANSWER Subjective
experiences, society and social issues.
Explain the feminist philosophy in terms of nursing practice. - ANSWER The
political, economical, and social equality of the sexes.
Define "Health" according to WHO. - ANSWER The extent to which an individual
or group is able to realize aspirations, to satisfy needs, and to change or cope
with the environment.
Name the 5 foundational principals within the nursing philosophy. - ANSWER
Professional caring, curriculum, persons, nursing, health and healing.
, Explain and gives examples of health promotion. - ANSWER Activities aimed at
increasing well-being of people.
Helps patients maintain or enhance their current level of health.
ie. "get your flu shot!", health ed, yearly physical check-up
Explain and give examples of health protection. - ANSWER Behaviors designed
to avoid disease.
Protects patients from actual or potential threat to health.
ie. immunizations
Name 4 of the programs processes. - ANSWER Ways of knowing, context
culture, time transition, personal meanings.
List 3 traits that define the ways of knowing. - ANSWER Education, research,
and practice.
How does a profession come to life? - ANSWER Professions usually evolve from
occupations that originally consisted of tasks but developed more specialized
educational pathways and publicly legitimized status.
List some of the past barriers to professionalism in nursing (1800s). - ANSWER
Nurses functioned independently.
Nurses provided care in the homes.
Nurses lacked formal education.
With the onset of industrialization, list some of the barriers to professionalism in
nursings (1900s). - ANSWER Hospitals/nurses were managed by the physicians.
Nurses trained to provide care.
Nurses were employed by hospitals.
Nurses lost independence.
What does the clinical world aim for in terms of professionalism? - ANSWER Aim
for the professional status.
"Walk the talk".
Recognition from society.
In simple terms, what is meant by socialization into profession. - ANSWER A
process.
Internalization of professional values.
Why does nursing need to be view as a profession? - ANSWER Professional
status allows nursing organizations a greater voice in health care.
What are some of the general barriers in nursing professionalism. - ANSWER It's
history, gender issues, educational preparation.
With Correct Answers
What is qualitative research characterized by? - ANSWER Data that is gathered
usually by observation or interview.
What is quantitative research is characterized by? - ANSWER A systematic
process to gather and statistically analyze information.
What reflects the LU BScN program philosophy? - ANSWER Research plays a
key role in decision making, patients are empowered, & caring in intentional.
Nursing has moved from a teacher centred curricula to a learning centred
curricula. What led to this change? - ANSWER The increasing complexity of
patients within the healthcare system.
The point of agreeing to do no harm to patients is to reassure the public that the
healthcare team will not only work to heal patients, but to agree to do so in the
least harmful way. This agreement is called: - ANSWER Non-maleficence.
Name three ideas that describe the philosophy of nursing. - ANSWER 1.
Provides a general view of nursing
2. Clarifies values
3. Answers professional questions
Define humanistic philosophy. - ANSWER A way of life centred on human
interests, values, etc.
Define phenomenological and socially critical philosophy. - ANSWER Subjective
experiences, society and social issues.
Explain the feminist philosophy in terms of nursing practice. - ANSWER The
political, economical, and social equality of the sexes.
Define "Health" according to WHO. - ANSWER The extent to which an individual
or group is able to realize aspirations, to satisfy needs, and to change or cope
with the environment.
Name the 5 foundational principals within the nursing philosophy. - ANSWER
Professional caring, curriculum, persons, nursing, health and healing.
, Explain and gives examples of health promotion. - ANSWER Activities aimed at
increasing well-being of people.
Helps patients maintain or enhance their current level of health.
ie. "get your flu shot!", health ed, yearly physical check-up
Explain and give examples of health protection. - ANSWER Behaviors designed
to avoid disease.
Protects patients from actual or potential threat to health.
ie. immunizations
Name 4 of the programs processes. - ANSWER Ways of knowing, context
culture, time transition, personal meanings.
List 3 traits that define the ways of knowing. - ANSWER Education, research,
and practice.
How does a profession come to life? - ANSWER Professions usually evolve from
occupations that originally consisted of tasks but developed more specialized
educational pathways and publicly legitimized status.
List some of the past barriers to professionalism in nursing (1800s). - ANSWER
Nurses functioned independently.
Nurses provided care in the homes.
Nurses lacked formal education.
With the onset of industrialization, list some of the barriers to professionalism in
nursings (1900s). - ANSWER Hospitals/nurses were managed by the physicians.
Nurses trained to provide care.
Nurses were employed by hospitals.
Nurses lost independence.
What does the clinical world aim for in terms of professionalism? - ANSWER Aim
for the professional status.
"Walk the talk".
Recognition from society.
In simple terms, what is meant by socialization into profession. - ANSWER A
process.
Internalization of professional values.
Why does nursing need to be view as a profession? - ANSWER Professional
status allows nursing organizations a greater voice in health care.
What are some of the general barriers in nursing professionalism. - ANSWER It's
history, gender issues, educational preparation.
