NUR 1 research quiz 3
• Question 1
10 out of 10 points
Several conceptual models and theories of nursing have been developed,
and four concepts play key roles in most of them. Which concept is not
central to models of nursing?
Selected B.
Answer: Social
support
Answers: A.
Environme
nt
B.
Social
support
C.
Health
D.
Human
beings
Response The four concepts central to models of nursing are human
Feedback: beings, environment, health, and nursing.
• Question 2
10 out of 10 points
Which theory has been described as a grand theory in nursing?
Selected A.
Answer: Humanbecoming Paradigm (Parse)
Answers: A.
Humanbecoming Paradigm (Parse)
B.
Uncertainty in Illness Theory
(Mishel)
C.
Science of Unitary Human Beings
(Rogers)
D.
Comfort Theory (Kolcaba)
Response Many nursing theories have been developed, but most of them
Feedback would not be considered “grand theories”—for example,
:
Kolcaba’s Comfort Theory, Mishel’s Uncertainty in Illness
Theory, and Rogers’ Science of Unitary Human Beings. A
nursing theory that has been described as a grand theory is
,NUR 1 research quiz 3
Parse’s Humanbecoming Paradigm.
• Question 3
10 out of 10 points
Which statement about conducting a high-quality research literature
review is true?
Selected A.
Answer: The reviewer should strive to “own” the literature by
becoming an expert on the topic.
Answers: A.
The reviewer should strive to “own” the literature by
becoming an expert on the topic.
B.
Nonresearch references such as case reports can play a vital
role in a research literature review.
C.
A literature review is based primarily on secondary sources.
D.
Doing a research literature review is a linear process, without
feedback loops.
Response Research literature reviews should be comprehensive and up-to-
Feedback date, and the reviewer should strive to “own” the literature
:
through diligent efforts to be thorough. Literature reviews are
based mainly on primary, not secondary, sources. Nonresearch
references are seldom relevant in a research review, and the
review process typically involves many feedback loops.
• Question 4
10 out of 10 points
Which statement is true about Google Scholar (GS)?
Selected B.
Answer: GS lists references in an order that puts most weight on the
number of times a reference has been cited.
Answers: A.
GS does not include a “Cited By” search feature that can be
used for a descendancy search.
B.
GS lists references in an order that puts most weight on the
number of times a reference has been cited.
C.
GS is the most widely respected bibliographic search engine
for health research.
, NUR 1 research quiz 3
D.
GS is accessed by paying an annual subscription fee.
Response The Google Search reference list is not in order of the
Feedback publication date but by citation frequency. GS is free and
:
includes a “Cited By” feature. GS remains somewhat
controversial in academic circles, although some have argued
that it is of similar utility as other more prominent medical
databases.
• Question 5
10 out of 10 points
Which construct is a core concept in the Transtheoretical Model?
Selected C.
Answer: Stages of change
Answers: A.
Outcome
expectations
B.
Health beliefs
C.
Stages of change
D.
Stress and
coping
Response The Transtheoretical Model has “stages of change” as its core
Feedback:
construct around which other dimensions are organized. The
Transtheoretical Model does not focus on stress and coping,
outcome expectations, or health beliefs.
• Question 6
10 out of 10 points
Which is a widely noted theoretical underpinning of grounded theory?
Selected B.
Answer: Symbolic
interactionism
Answers: A.
Ideational theory
B.
Symbolic
interactionism
C.
Materialistic theory
• Question 1
10 out of 10 points
Several conceptual models and theories of nursing have been developed,
and four concepts play key roles in most of them. Which concept is not
central to models of nursing?
Selected B.
Answer: Social
support
Answers: A.
Environme
nt
B.
Social
support
C.
Health
D.
Human
beings
Response The four concepts central to models of nursing are human
Feedback: beings, environment, health, and nursing.
• Question 2
10 out of 10 points
Which theory has been described as a grand theory in nursing?
Selected A.
Answer: Humanbecoming Paradigm (Parse)
Answers: A.
Humanbecoming Paradigm (Parse)
B.
Uncertainty in Illness Theory
(Mishel)
C.
Science of Unitary Human Beings
(Rogers)
D.
Comfort Theory (Kolcaba)
Response Many nursing theories have been developed, but most of them
Feedback would not be considered “grand theories”—for example,
:
Kolcaba’s Comfort Theory, Mishel’s Uncertainty in Illness
Theory, and Rogers’ Science of Unitary Human Beings. A
nursing theory that has been described as a grand theory is
,NUR 1 research quiz 3
Parse’s Humanbecoming Paradigm.
• Question 3
10 out of 10 points
Which statement about conducting a high-quality research literature
review is true?
Selected A.
Answer: The reviewer should strive to “own” the literature by
becoming an expert on the topic.
Answers: A.
The reviewer should strive to “own” the literature by
becoming an expert on the topic.
B.
Nonresearch references such as case reports can play a vital
role in a research literature review.
C.
A literature review is based primarily on secondary sources.
D.
Doing a research literature review is a linear process, without
feedback loops.
Response Research literature reviews should be comprehensive and up-to-
Feedback date, and the reviewer should strive to “own” the literature
:
through diligent efforts to be thorough. Literature reviews are
based mainly on primary, not secondary, sources. Nonresearch
references are seldom relevant in a research review, and the
review process typically involves many feedback loops.
• Question 4
10 out of 10 points
Which statement is true about Google Scholar (GS)?
Selected B.
Answer: GS lists references in an order that puts most weight on the
number of times a reference has been cited.
Answers: A.
GS does not include a “Cited By” search feature that can be
used for a descendancy search.
B.
GS lists references in an order that puts most weight on the
number of times a reference has been cited.
C.
GS is the most widely respected bibliographic search engine
for health research.
, NUR 1 research quiz 3
D.
GS is accessed by paying an annual subscription fee.
Response The Google Search reference list is not in order of the
Feedback publication date but by citation frequency. GS is free and
:
includes a “Cited By” feature. GS remains somewhat
controversial in academic circles, although some have argued
that it is of similar utility as other more prominent medical
databases.
• Question 5
10 out of 10 points
Which construct is a core concept in the Transtheoretical Model?
Selected C.
Answer: Stages of change
Answers: A.
Outcome
expectations
B.
Health beliefs
C.
Stages of change
D.
Stress and
coping
Response The Transtheoretical Model has “stages of change” as its core
Feedback:
construct around which other dimensions are organized. The
Transtheoretical Model does not focus on stress and coping,
outcome expectations, or health beliefs.
• Question 6
10 out of 10 points
Which is a widely noted theoretical underpinning of grounded theory?
Selected B.
Answer: Symbolic
interactionism
Answers: A.
Ideational theory
B.
Symbolic
interactionism
C.
Materialistic theory
