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Philosophies and Theories for Advanced Nursing Practice: Test Questions(T.B)
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**Chapter 1 – Philosophy of Science: An Introduction**
i. Why are natural sciences sometimes called “pure” sciences?
A. They are regarded as distinct bodies of knowledge.
B. They are the only scie...
Philosophies and Theories for Advanced Nursing
Practice: Test Questions(T.B)
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**Chapter 1 – Philosophy of Science: An Introduction**
i. Why are natural sciences sometimes called “pure” sciences?
A. They are regarded as distinct bodies of knowledge.
B. They are the only sciences where the scientific method is applicable.
C. They are the foundational sciences upon which others are built.
D. They are less influenced by subjectivity compared to other sciences.
**Answer: A**
ii. Which of the following is not typically classified as an applied science in healthcare?
A. Social work
B. Psychotherapy
C. Study of healthcare disparities
D. Pathology
**Answer: D**
,iii. Roberta believes that individual experiences are the primary source of knowledge. She sees herself as
actively involved in her experiments rather than as a detached observer. Which type of scientific
thought aligns with Roberta’s views?
A. Natural Science
B. Human Science
C. Applied Science
D. Soft Science
**Answer: B**
iv. What is the main objective of the scientific method?
A. To apply scientific results to address human needs.
B. To review scientific decisions to understand subjectivity.
C. To achieve reproducible experimental results without considering researcher individuality.
D. To enhance experimental processes for better results in future experiments.
**Answer: C**
v. What best describes the aim of natural sciences?
A. To highlight the importance of cultural understanding by revealing biases across disciplines.
B. To enhance life quality by understanding factors that maximize functional abilities.
C. To apply knowledge to specific purposes for improving situations or changing viewpoints.
D. To generate knowledge for its own sake, discover truth, and control outcomes.
,**Answer: D**
vi. Gretchen and Peter, working in the same physics lab, get nearly identical results from their
experiment using the same procedure. Which criterion of science does this exemplify?
A. Intersubjective testability
B. Reliability
C. Definiteness and precision
D. Coherence
**Answer: A**
vii. Which characteristic is not typically associated with philosophy?
A. Engaging in thought for its own sake.
B. Using process and outcome.
C. Defining wholeness and holism.
D. Applying epistemology and ontology.
**Answer: C**
viii. What source of knowledge is reflected by repetitive behaviors influenced by past experiences?
A. Doctrine
B. Common sense
, C. Tradition
D. Authority
**Answer: C**
Francisco, a chemist who applies the scientific method rigorously and views the world as governed
strictly by cause and effect, sees little role for subjectivity. Which philosophical perspective best
describes Francisco’s outlook?
A. Phenomenology
B. Logical positivism
C. Hermeneutics
D. Post-structuralism
**Answer: B**
ix. Which statement is most likely to be made by someone who adheres to the perceived view?
A. “Observation is completely unbiased.”
B. “Descriptive law is the gold standard of science.”
C. “Individual phenomena make up the whole universe.”
D. “Theories are neither right nor wrong.”
**Answer: D**
x. Which philosophy maintains that the universe is a unified whole made up of interrelated parts?
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