NURS 333
Appreciative Inquiry
into Nursing
Q & A w/ Rationales
204
,A:
1. What is the main purpose of Appreciative Inquiry (AI) in
nursing?
a) To identify and solve problems in nursing practice
b) To explore and enhance the strengths and potentials of
nursing practice
c) To critique and challenge the assumptions and values of
nursing practice
d) To compare and contrast different theories and models
of nursing practice
Answer: B. AI is a positive and generative approach that
focuses on discovering and amplifying the best of what is,
envisioning what might be, and co-creating what will be in
nursing practice. Rationale: A is incorrect because AI is not
a problem-solving method, but rather a way of
transforming nursing practice by appreciating its positive
core. C is incorrect because AI is not a critical or
confrontational approach, but rather a way of affirming and
valuing the diversity and complexity of nursing practice. D
is incorrect because AI is not a comparative or analytical
approach, but rather a way of integrating and synthesizing
different perspectives and insights into nursing practice.
2. What are the four phases of the 4-D cycle of AI in
nursing?
a) Discovery, Dream, Design, Destiny
b) Define, Discover, Develop, Deliver
c) Diagnose, Design, Do, Debrief
, d) Dialogue, Debate, Decide, Do
Answer: A. The 4-D cycle of AI consists of Discovery
(appreciating the best of what is), Dream (imagining what
might be), Design (determining what should be), and
Destiny (creating what will be). Rationale: B is incorrect
because it is a variation of the Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle,
which is a different method of quality improvement. C is
incorrect because it is a variation of the Action Research
cycle, which is a different method of participatory research.
D is incorrect because it is a variation of the Deliberative
Democracy process, which is a different method of
collaborative decision-making.
3. What are some examples of AI questions that can be
used in the Discovery phase of AI in nursing?
a) What are the problems or challenges that you face in
your nursing practice?
b) What are the strengths or successes that you have
experienced in your nursing practice?
c) What are the opportunities or possibilities that you see
for your nursing practice?
d) What are the actions or plans that you have made for
your nursing practice?
Answer: B. AI questions in the Discovery phase are aimed
at eliciting stories and examples of positive and peak
experiences in nursing practice, such as moments of
excellence, joy, satisfaction, learning, growth, etc.
Rationale: A is incorrect because it is a problem-focused
question that does not align with the appreciative stance of
AI. C is incorrect because it is a future-oriented question
Appreciative Inquiry
into Nursing
Q & A w/ Rationales
204
,A:
1. What is the main purpose of Appreciative Inquiry (AI) in
nursing?
a) To identify and solve problems in nursing practice
b) To explore and enhance the strengths and potentials of
nursing practice
c) To critique and challenge the assumptions and values of
nursing practice
d) To compare and contrast different theories and models
of nursing practice
Answer: B. AI is a positive and generative approach that
focuses on discovering and amplifying the best of what is,
envisioning what might be, and co-creating what will be in
nursing practice. Rationale: A is incorrect because AI is not
a problem-solving method, but rather a way of
transforming nursing practice by appreciating its positive
core. C is incorrect because AI is not a critical or
confrontational approach, but rather a way of affirming and
valuing the diversity and complexity of nursing practice. D
is incorrect because AI is not a comparative or analytical
approach, but rather a way of integrating and synthesizing
different perspectives and insights into nursing practice.
2. What are the four phases of the 4-D cycle of AI in
nursing?
a) Discovery, Dream, Design, Destiny
b) Define, Discover, Develop, Deliver
c) Diagnose, Design, Do, Debrief
, d) Dialogue, Debate, Decide, Do
Answer: A. The 4-D cycle of AI consists of Discovery
(appreciating the best of what is), Dream (imagining what
might be), Design (determining what should be), and
Destiny (creating what will be). Rationale: B is incorrect
because it is a variation of the Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle,
which is a different method of quality improvement. C is
incorrect because it is a variation of the Action Research
cycle, which is a different method of participatory research.
D is incorrect because it is a variation of the Deliberative
Democracy process, which is a different method of
collaborative decision-making.
3. What are some examples of AI questions that can be
used in the Discovery phase of AI in nursing?
a) What are the problems or challenges that you face in
your nursing practice?
b) What are the strengths or successes that you have
experienced in your nursing practice?
c) What are the opportunities or possibilities that you see
for your nursing practice?
d) What are the actions or plans that you have made for
your nursing practice?
Answer: B. AI questions in the Discovery phase are aimed
at eliciting stories and examples of positive and peak
experiences in nursing practice, such as moments of
excellence, joy, satisfaction, learning, growth, etc.
Rationale: A is incorrect because it is a problem-focused
question that does not align with the appreciative stance of
AI. C is incorrect because it is a future-oriented question
