NURS 204 – Midterm Exam III with
Questions and Solutions
"an approach to the generation of knowledge as well as the product of such an
approach. A body of knowledge obtained through empirical (the senses) discovery". An
objective phenomenon" (university of Illinois at Chicago college of nursing) - Answer
science
a body of knowledge gained by observing identifying, describing, investigating, and
explaining events and occurrences that are perceived in the world" - Answer science
1. aka basic science - summarizes and explains the universe without regard for whether
the information is immediately useful
2. seeks to use scientific theory and law in some practical way - Answer 1. pure science
2. applied science
a collective body of knowledge encompassing empirical, aesthetic, ethical, and
person knowledge, which is used to formulate theory for nursing practice - Answer
Nursing science (The Concept)
,an intellectually disciplined process of actively conceptualizing, applying, analyzing,
synthesizing, and evaluating information gathered from or generated by observation,
experience, reflection, reasoning or communication, and used to guide to belief and
action - Answer Critical thinking (the process)
though that is disciplined, comprehensive based on intellectual standards, and, as a
result, well-reasoned; a systematic way to form and shape one's thinking that
functions purposefully and exactingly - Answer Critical thinking
creative problem solving conducted through the research process. Scientific inquiry
thru comprises at least five interrelated - Answer Scientific inquiry
steps of scientific problem solving (7) - Answer 1. problem identification
2. data collection
3. hypothesis
4. plan of action
5. hypothesis testing
6. interpretation of results
7. evaluation resulting in conclusion or revision of the study
1. empirics - the science of nursing
2. the art of nursing
3. the way nurses view themselves and the client - based on personal experiences
4. moral knowledge in nursing - Answer 1. empirical knowledge
, 2. empirical aesthetic
3. personal knowledge in nursing
4. ethics
a dynamic method for organizing and delivering nursing care and consists of
five interactive components - Answer nursing process
five step systematic method for giving patient care - Answer i. Assessing
ii. Diagnosing
iii. Planning
iv. Implementing
v. evaluation
Describe the art of nursing (5) - Answer 1. caring key component to the art of nursing
2. human caring not just an emotion, concern or attitude
3. compassionate approach to patient care mandated to provide care competently
4. caring is a moral imperative for nursing
5. caring passion and respect for human dignity
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