NURS 1004 - Nursing Foundations Midterm 1
questions with correct answers
What phases are included in the nursing process? Correct Answer-
Assessment phase, planning phase, intervention phase, the evaluation
phase
What are the 4 types of theory? Correct Answer-Grand theory, middle-
range theory, descriptive theory, prescriptive theory
Grand Theory Correct Answer-Global, conceptual framework that
provides insight into abstract phenomena, such as human behaviour or
nursing science. They are broad in scope and require further application
through research, they are sometimes called paradigms.
Middle-range theory Correct Answer-Encompasses a more limited scope
and is less abstract. They address specific phenomena or concepts that
reflect practice.
Descriptive theory Correct Answer-Describes phenomena (ex:
responding to illness through patterns of coping), speculates on why
phenomena occur, and describes the consequences of phenomena.
Prescriptive theory Correct Answer-Addressing nursing interventions
and helps predict the consequences of a specific intervention.
,Metaparadigm Concepts Correct Answer-A set of theories or ideas that
provide structure for how a discipline should function. Include concepts
of person, environment, health care, and nursing care.
Agnostic Correct Answer-individuals who believes that any ultimate
reality is unknown
Atheist Correct Answer-individuals who do not believe in the existence
of god
Compassion Correct Answer-A virtuous response that seeks to address
the suffering and needs of a person through relational understanding and
action
Holism Correct Answer-Physical health is affected by beliefs,
expectations, and thoughts. Body, mind, and spirit are interconnected
Religion Correct Answer-An organized system of beliefs concerning the
cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, especially belief in or the
worship of a god or gods
Spiritual Care Correct Answer-An altruistic, interpersonal, intuitive, and
integrative process by which the nurse seeks to understand and reflect on
the patient's spiritual values, beliefs, and experiences
Spirituality Correct Answer-Meaning, purpose, connectedness,
relationship, transcendence, healing, and intuitive sense
, Transcendence Correct Answer-An awareness of something that a
person cannot see or know in ordinary physical ways or an experience of
fullness that goes beyond daily life
Person Correct Answer-An integrated, distinct, and unique whole with
biological, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual dimensions
Vulnerable people Correct Answer-people who are more likely to
develop health problems as a result of excessive risks, health care
system barriers, and dependence
Holistic Health Correct Answer-An approach to wellness that recognizes
the interaction between the whole person and the environment
Holistic beliefs Correct Answer-each person is unique, each person is a
whole, constant interaction with the environment
Holistic health care beliefs Correct Answer--health is achieved through
balance/integration/harmony in life.
-focus on health promotion/diseases prevention
-disease is a result of multiple factors
-illness is an opportunity for growth and occurs when there is a shift in a
person's balance
