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Practice 5th Edition Marlaine C. Smith
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Chapter 1: Nursing Theory and the Discipline of Nursing
Multiple-Choice Questions
1. The purpose of theory is to:
A. Explain experience.
B. Describe relationships.
C. Project outcomes.
D. All of the above.
ANS: D
2. Members of a community of scholars share a commitment to all of the following except:
A. Values.
B. Knowledge.
C. Geographic location.
D. Processes.
ANS: C
3. ____________________ and ____________________ structures are essential to any
discipline and are inherent in nursing theories.
A. Paradigm and metaparadigm.
B. Syntactical and conceptual.
C. Middle and grand.
D. Language and symbol.
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ANS: B
4. Books and periodicals are examples of:
A. Communication networks.
B. Heritage of literature.
C. Nursing organizations.
D. Nursing discipline.
ANS: B
5. The basic building blocks of theories are:
A. Concepts and their definitions.
B. Statements of relationships.
C. Concepts and statements of relationships.
D. Empirical indicators.
ANS: C
6. Nursing theories:
A. Are discovered in nature.
B. Serve as exact representations of reality.
C. Are invented by humans.
D. Cannot be modified.
ANS: C
,Parker/Smith, Nursing Theories and Nursing Practice, 5e
7. A paradigm is defined as a:
A. Worldview.
B. General framework.
C. Set of shared perspectives held by members of a discipline.
D. All of the above.
ANS: D
8. The dependence of nursing theory development on human imagination is an attribute of
nursing as a(n):
A. Occupation.
B. Discipline.
C. Vocation.
D. Profession.
ANS: B
9. The primary purpose of nursing theory is to:
A. Structure nursing knowledge.
B. Demonstrate creativity in nursing.
C. Guide the thinking about, being, and doing of nursing.
D. Organize nursing curricula.
ANS: C
,Parker/Smith, Nursing Theories and Nursing Practice, 5e
10. The first nursing theorist who identified the importance of theory in nursing was:
A. Virginia Henderson.
B. Hildegard Peplau.
C. Lydia Hall.
D. Florence Nightingale.
ANS: D
11. The most abstract level of knowledge is the:
A. Paradigm.
B. Metaparadigm.
C. Theory.
D. Concept.
ANS: B
12. Statements of enduring values or beliefs are considered:
A. Conceptual models.
B. Philosophies.
C. Grand theories.
D. Practice theories.
ANS: B
13. Theories that include specific concepts, are broad enough to be useful in complex situations,
and can be empirically tested are called:
,Parker/Smith, Nursing Theories and Nursing Practice, 5e
A. Grand theories.
B. Middle-range theories.
C. Practice-level theories.
D. Nursing theories.
ANS: B
14. Theories that have the most limited scope and level of abstraction that are useful in within a
specific range of nursing situations are called:
A. Grand theories.
B. Middle-range theories.
C. Practice-level theories.
D. Nursing theories.
ANS: C
15. The name for the boundaries or focus of a discipline is:
A. Imagination.
B. Domain.
C. Tradition.
D. Value.
ANS: B
,Parker/Smith, Nursing Theories and Nursing Practice, 5e
True/False Questions
16. Every discipline has a unique focus that directs inquiry and distinguishes it from other fields
of study.
ANS: T
17. Theories are not discovered in nature but are human inventions.
ANS: T
18. Science generally evolves as a smooth, regular, continuing path of knowledge development
over time.
ANS: F
19. Early nursing theorists relied on definitions of theory from nursing practice to guide the
development of theories within nursing.
ANS: F
20. The best test of any nursing theory is its usefulness in professional practice.
ANS: T
,Parker/Smith, Nursing Theories and Nursing Practice, 5e
Chapter 2: A Guide for the Study of Nursing Theories for Practice
Multiple-Choice Questions
1. The scope of nursing practice is:
A. Known and static.
B. Continually being expanded.
C. Determined only by individual researchers.
D. Important only to nurses with advanced degrees.
ANS: B
2. The question “What does the nurse attend to when practicing nursing?” relates to which of the
following areas of the theory guide?
A. How nursing is conceptualized.
B. The context of theory development.
C. Authoritative sources.
D. Overall theory significance.
ANS: A
3. Nursing theorists and nurses in practice:
A. Are interested in related but different phenomena.
B. Do not see nursing in the same context.
C. Think and work with the same phenomena.
, Parker/Smith, Nursing Theories and Nursing Practice, 5e
D. Require the same knowledge and skills.
ANS: C
4. The study of nursing theory:
A. Is a simple, short-term endeavor.
B. Can be easily undertaken.
C. Requires a continuing commitment.
D. Is not essential for expert nursing practice.
ANS: C
5. The question “What nursing societies share and support work of the theory?” relates to which
of the following areas of the theory guide?
A. How nursing is conceptualized.
B. The context of theory development.
C. Authoritative sources.
D. Overall theory significance.
ANS: C
6. The question “Is the theory used to guide programs of nursing education?” relates to which of
the following areas of the theory guide?
A. How nursing is conceptualized.
B. The context of theory development.
C. Authoritative sources.
Practice 5th Edition Marlaine C. Smith
Notes
1- The file is chapter after chapter.
2- We have shown you few pages sample.
3- The file contains all Appendix and Excel sheet
if it exists.
4- We have all what you need, we make update
at every time. There are many new editions
waiting you.
5- If you think you purchased the wrong file You
can contact us at every time, we can replace it
with true one.
Our email:
,Parker/Smith, Nursing Theories and Nursing Practice, 5e
Chapter 1: Nursing Theory and the Discipline of Nursing
Multiple-Choice Questions
1. The purpose of theory is to:
A. Explain experience.
B. Describe relationships.
C. Project outcomes.
D. All of the above.
ANS: D
2. Members of a community of scholars share a commitment to all of the following except:
A. Values.
B. Knowledge.
C. Geographic location.
D. Processes.
ANS: C
3. ____________________ and ____________________ structures are essential to any
discipline and are inherent in nursing theories.
A. Paradigm and metaparadigm.
B. Syntactical and conceptual.
C. Middle and grand.
D. Language and symbol.
,Parker/Smith, Nursing Theories and Nursing Practice, 5e
ANS: B
4. Books and periodicals are examples of:
A. Communication networks.
B. Heritage of literature.
C. Nursing organizations.
D. Nursing discipline.
ANS: B
5. The basic building blocks of theories are:
A. Concepts and their definitions.
B. Statements of relationships.
C. Concepts and statements of relationships.
D. Empirical indicators.
ANS: C
6. Nursing theories:
A. Are discovered in nature.
B. Serve as exact representations of reality.
C. Are invented by humans.
D. Cannot be modified.
ANS: C
,Parker/Smith, Nursing Theories and Nursing Practice, 5e
7. A paradigm is defined as a:
A. Worldview.
B. General framework.
C. Set of shared perspectives held by members of a discipline.
D. All of the above.
ANS: D
8. The dependence of nursing theory development on human imagination is an attribute of
nursing as a(n):
A. Occupation.
B. Discipline.
C. Vocation.
D. Profession.
ANS: B
9. The primary purpose of nursing theory is to:
A. Structure nursing knowledge.
B. Demonstrate creativity in nursing.
C. Guide the thinking about, being, and doing of nursing.
D. Organize nursing curricula.
ANS: C
,Parker/Smith, Nursing Theories and Nursing Practice, 5e
10. The first nursing theorist who identified the importance of theory in nursing was:
A. Virginia Henderson.
B. Hildegard Peplau.
C. Lydia Hall.
D. Florence Nightingale.
ANS: D
11. The most abstract level of knowledge is the:
A. Paradigm.
B. Metaparadigm.
C. Theory.
D. Concept.
ANS: B
12. Statements of enduring values or beliefs are considered:
A. Conceptual models.
B. Philosophies.
C. Grand theories.
D. Practice theories.
ANS: B
13. Theories that include specific concepts, are broad enough to be useful in complex situations,
and can be empirically tested are called:
,Parker/Smith, Nursing Theories and Nursing Practice, 5e
A. Grand theories.
B. Middle-range theories.
C. Practice-level theories.
D. Nursing theories.
ANS: B
14. Theories that have the most limited scope and level of abstraction that are useful in within a
specific range of nursing situations are called:
A. Grand theories.
B. Middle-range theories.
C. Practice-level theories.
D. Nursing theories.
ANS: C
15. The name for the boundaries or focus of a discipline is:
A. Imagination.
B. Domain.
C. Tradition.
D. Value.
ANS: B
,Parker/Smith, Nursing Theories and Nursing Practice, 5e
True/False Questions
16. Every discipline has a unique focus that directs inquiry and distinguishes it from other fields
of study.
ANS: T
17. Theories are not discovered in nature but are human inventions.
ANS: T
18. Science generally evolves as a smooth, regular, continuing path of knowledge development
over time.
ANS: F
19. Early nursing theorists relied on definitions of theory from nursing practice to guide the
development of theories within nursing.
ANS: F
20. The best test of any nursing theory is its usefulness in professional practice.
ANS: T
,Parker/Smith, Nursing Theories and Nursing Practice, 5e
Chapter 2: A Guide for the Study of Nursing Theories for Practice
Multiple-Choice Questions
1. The scope of nursing practice is:
A. Known and static.
B. Continually being expanded.
C. Determined only by individual researchers.
D. Important only to nurses with advanced degrees.
ANS: B
2. The question “What does the nurse attend to when practicing nursing?” relates to which of the
following areas of the theory guide?
A. How nursing is conceptualized.
B. The context of theory development.
C. Authoritative sources.
D. Overall theory significance.
ANS: A
3. Nursing theorists and nurses in practice:
A. Are interested in related but different phenomena.
B. Do not see nursing in the same context.
C. Think and work with the same phenomena.
, Parker/Smith, Nursing Theories and Nursing Practice, 5e
D. Require the same knowledge and skills.
ANS: C
4. The study of nursing theory:
A. Is a simple, short-term endeavor.
B. Can be easily undertaken.
C. Requires a continuing commitment.
D. Is not essential for expert nursing practice.
ANS: C
5. The question “What nursing societies share and support work of the theory?” relates to which
of the following areas of the theory guide?
A. How nursing is conceptualized.
B. The context of theory development.
C. Authoritative sources.
D. Overall theory significance.
ANS: C
6. The question “Is the theory used to guide programs of nursing education?” relates to which of
the following areas of the theory guide?
A. How nursing is conceptualized.
B. The context of theory development.
C. Authoritative sources.
