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Nurs 8002 Quiz 1 Questions With Complete Solutions1st nursing theorist Correct Answers Florence Nightingale
Assumption example Correct Answers Pts do not have an
infection prior to having surgery
Assumptions Correct Answers Beliefs about phenomena we
Accept as true to accept a theory
Ex: Assume a pt is A&O to understand diabetic training, would
not work if they are confused
Benner Concepts Correct Answers Competence, skill
acquisitions, experience, clinical and practical knowledge
Borrowed/ shared theory Correct Answers Theory developed in
another discipline that is not adapted to the worldview/practice
of nursing
Classification of theories Correct Answers Describe
characteristics that are structurally interrelated
Clinical Reasoning Correct Answers Cognitive process that
allows us to think, Identify relationships and form judgements
about info.
Provides us with basis for justification of our actions
Important nursing skill that can intentionally be developed as we
develop more knowledge and interrelationships to situations
Ex: Knowledge of theory r/t airway obstruction --> you'd
perform the heimlich manuever on someone who is choking
, Competent nurse Correct Answers Recognize patterns and
nature of clinical situations more quickly and accurately than
advanced beginners
Concept Correct Answers Elements of components of a
phenomenon
Building blocks of theories and propositions
Ex: Pain, depression, well being, BP stress
Concept example Correct Answers Transmission
Healthcare aquired infection
MRSA
Conceptual Correct Answers Word definition
Conceptual example Correct Answers Transfer of bacteria
from healthcare provider to patient
Conceptual frame work Correct Answers Set of interrelated
concepts that symbolically represent and convey a mental image
of a phenomenon
Ex: Maslows
Cons of borrowed theory Correct Answers Only nsg theories
guide actions of discipline
They are tainted when applying to nsg
Must clarify context then define it for nsg perspective
Constructed Knowledge Correct Answers Developing theories
to guide practice
Increased # of middle range and practice theories
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