C304 Professional Roles & Values
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Concept - CORRECT ANSWER - An idea or a general impression. Concepts are the basic
ingredients of theory. Examples of nursing concepts include pain, quality of life, health, stress,
and adaptation.
Conceptual model - CORRECT ANSWER - A group of concepts that are associated
because of their relevance to a common theme.
Nursing science - CORRECT ANSWER - collection and organization of data related to
nursing and its associated components.
Nursing theory - CORRECT ANSWER - The compilation of data that defines, describes,
and logically relates information that will explain past nursing phenomena and predict future
trends. Theories provide a foundation for developing models or frameworks for nursing practice
development.
5 Criteria for theory acceptance - CORRECT ANSWER - *I SCARF
1.Inclusiveness- INCLUDES all concepts related to area of interest
2. Consistency- add new entities without the founding assumptions being changed
3. Accuracy- predicts future outcomes
4. Relevance- relate to scientific foundation
5. Fruitfulness- generate new directions for future research
6. Simplicity- can be replicated, makes SENSE
Science - CORRECT ANSWER - A method of bringing together facts and giving them
coherence and integrity
Hypothesis
, Method
Data collection
Results
Evaluation
Proposition - CORRECT ANSWER - Statement that proposes the relationship between
and among concepts.
Schematic model - CORRECT ANSWER - A diagram or visual representation of
concepts, conceptual models, or theory.
Patricia Benner's theory - CORRECT ANSWER - Novice
Advanced beginner
Competent nurse
proficient nurse
Expert
A novice - CORRECT ANSWER - is a beginner with no experience. They are taught
general rules to help perform tasks, and their rule-governed behavior is limited and inflexible. In
other words, they are told what to do and simply follow instruction.
Advanced beginner - CORRECT ANSWER - shows acceptable performance, and has
gained prior experience in actual nursing situations. This helps the nurse recognize recurring
meaningful components so that principles, based on those experiences, begin to formulate in
order to guide actions.
Competent - CORRECT ANSWER - A nurse generally has two or three years' experience
on the job in the same field.
These nurses are more aware of long-term goals, and they gain perspective from planning their
own actions, which helps them achieve greater efficiency and organization.
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Concept - CORRECT ANSWER - An idea or a general impression. Concepts are the basic
ingredients of theory. Examples of nursing concepts include pain, quality of life, health, stress,
and adaptation.
Conceptual model - CORRECT ANSWER - A group of concepts that are associated
because of their relevance to a common theme.
Nursing science - CORRECT ANSWER - collection and organization of data related to
nursing and its associated components.
Nursing theory - CORRECT ANSWER - The compilation of data that defines, describes,
and logically relates information that will explain past nursing phenomena and predict future
trends. Theories provide a foundation for developing models or frameworks for nursing practice
development.
5 Criteria for theory acceptance - CORRECT ANSWER - *I SCARF
1.Inclusiveness- INCLUDES all concepts related to area of interest
2. Consistency- add new entities without the founding assumptions being changed
3. Accuracy- predicts future outcomes
4. Relevance- relate to scientific foundation
5. Fruitfulness- generate new directions for future research
6. Simplicity- can be replicated, makes SENSE
Science - CORRECT ANSWER - A method of bringing together facts and giving them
coherence and integrity
Hypothesis
, Method
Data collection
Results
Evaluation
Proposition - CORRECT ANSWER - Statement that proposes the relationship between
and among concepts.
Schematic model - CORRECT ANSWER - A diagram or visual representation of
concepts, conceptual models, or theory.
Patricia Benner's theory - CORRECT ANSWER - Novice
Advanced beginner
Competent nurse
proficient nurse
Expert
A novice - CORRECT ANSWER - is a beginner with no experience. They are taught
general rules to help perform tasks, and their rule-governed behavior is limited and inflexible. In
other words, they are told what to do and simply follow instruction.
Advanced beginner - CORRECT ANSWER - shows acceptable performance, and has
gained prior experience in actual nursing situations. This helps the nurse recognize recurring
meaningful components so that principles, based on those experiences, begin to formulate in
order to guide actions.
Competent - CORRECT ANSWER - A nurse generally has two or three years' experience
on the job in the same field.
These nurses are more aware of long-term goals, and they gain perspective from planning their
own actions, which helps them achieve greater efficiency and organization.
