NURS 1131 Exam 4 - Theory UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What is the primary purpose of nursing theories? To explain patterns and relationships in nursing phenomena and provide
structure for professional practice, research, and education.
Define 'Philosophies' in the context of nursing theory. Broad definitions of nursing in general.
What are 'Grand Theories' in nursing? Discussions covering broad areas of nursing practice.
What are 'Middle-Range Theories' in nursing? Assertions focused on specific nursing actions, processes, or concepts.
Why did nursing theory development begin in the To establish nursing as a scholarly profession based on science rather than
1950s? trade-based apprenticeship.
What was the primary motivation for early nurse To improve patient care.
theorists?
How did early nurse theorists typically develop their By reflecting on personal and professional practice experiences to gain new
theories? knowledge.
What are the four metaparadigm concepts of nursing? Person, health, environment, and nursing.
What is the difference between theoretical and Theoretical definitions define concepts abstractly, while operational definitions
operational definitions in nursing theory? explain how they are measured or applied in practice.
What is the purpose of identifying links between terms To explain cause-and-effect relationships, such as how environmental factors
and concepts in a theory? influence patient recovery.
List three criteria used to evaluate a nursing theory. Clarity, generalizability, and the amount of existing research supporting it.
What is a nursing philosophy? A system of beliefs regarding morality, ethics, and how nursing fits into the
universe.
Name four notable nursing philosophers. Florence Nightingale, Virginia Henderson, Ernestine Wiedenbach, and Jean
Watson.
What was Florence Nightingale's impact on mortality She reduced the mortality rate from 60% to 1%.
rates during the Crimean War?
What were the key environmental improvements Improved hygiene, nutrition, and overall level of care.
implemented by Nightingale?
CORRECT Answers
What is the primary purpose of nursing theories? To explain patterns and relationships in nursing phenomena and provide
structure for professional practice, research, and education.
Define 'Philosophies' in the context of nursing theory. Broad definitions of nursing in general.
What are 'Grand Theories' in nursing? Discussions covering broad areas of nursing practice.
What are 'Middle-Range Theories' in nursing? Assertions focused on specific nursing actions, processes, or concepts.
Why did nursing theory development begin in the To establish nursing as a scholarly profession based on science rather than
1950s? trade-based apprenticeship.
What was the primary motivation for early nurse To improve patient care.
theorists?
How did early nurse theorists typically develop their By reflecting on personal and professional practice experiences to gain new
theories? knowledge.
What are the four metaparadigm concepts of nursing? Person, health, environment, and nursing.
What is the difference between theoretical and Theoretical definitions define concepts abstractly, while operational definitions
operational definitions in nursing theory? explain how they are measured or applied in practice.
What is the purpose of identifying links between terms To explain cause-and-effect relationships, such as how environmental factors
and concepts in a theory? influence patient recovery.
List three criteria used to evaluate a nursing theory. Clarity, generalizability, and the amount of existing research supporting it.
What is a nursing philosophy? A system of beliefs regarding morality, ethics, and how nursing fits into the
universe.
Name four notable nursing philosophers. Florence Nightingale, Virginia Henderson, Ernestine Wiedenbach, and Jean
Watson.
What was Florence Nightingale's impact on mortality She reduced the mortality rate from 60% to 1%.
rates during the Crimean War?
What were the key environmental improvements Improved hygiene, nutrition, and overall level of care.
implemented by Nightingale?
