Chapter 05 Theories of Nursing Practice

Chapter 05  Theories of Nursing Practice

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Which nursing theory might a nurse use as a conceptual framework to determine how to meet the needs of immigrants while ensuring provision of high-quality and culturally sensitive care?
a.
Martha Rogers’ nursing theory
b.
Dorothea Orem’s nursing theory
c.
Hildegard Peplau’s nursing theory
d.
Madeleine Leininger’s nursing theory

ANS: D
Correct: Madeleine Leininger proposed the theory of cultural care diversity and universality. This theory of transcultural nursing comprises concepts involving caring and the components of a cultural care theory: diversity, universality, worldview, and ethnohistory.
Incorrect:
a. Martha Rogers’ theory is based on the nurse’s promoting synchronicity between human beings and the universe/environment.
b. Dorothea Orem’s self-care deficit model facilitates client self-care by measuring the client’s deficit relative to self-care needs.
c. Hildegard Peplau’s theory identifies feelings of the client as a predictor of positive outcomes related to health and wellness.

DIF: Application REF: p. 82

2. When reading Peplau’s theory, a nurse was unable to determine the relationships among concepts. The nurse listed each concept and drew lines denoting relationships to be able to understand the effect of each element. The nurse created a:
a.
hypothesis.
b.
model.
c.
construct.
d.
variable.

ANS: B
Correct: A model is a group of concepts that are associated because of their relevance to a common theme.
Incorrect:
a. A hypothesis asks the question that is to be the main focus of a theory.
c. A construct is similar to a concept; it is an idea or an object that can be “built” together with others into a theory.
d. A variable is an object, event, or person that has an effect on a theory; a variable is usually manipulated or measured.

DIF: Application REF: p. 75 | p. 77

3. The statement, “Nursing is a caring profession that focuses on helping people be as healthy as possible,” is an example of a:
a.
concept.
b.
construct.
c.
philosophy.
d.
model.

ANS: C
Correct: A philosophy is the values and beliefs of the discipline.
Incorrect:
a. A concept consists of labels given to ideas, objects, and events; it is a summary of thoughts or a way to categorize thoughts or ideas.
b. A construct is a building part that combines with others to make up a theory.
d. A model is a group of concepts that are associated because of their relevance to a common theme.

DIF: Comprehension REF: p. 78; Table 5-1

4. Einstein’s theory of relativity laid the groundwork for theories of mathematics, and Freud and Jung provided the basis for a philosophy of man. Which nursing theory served as the foundation for nursing science?
a.
Rogers’ science of unitary human beings
b.
Nightingale’s theory of practice
c.
Watson’s theory of human caring
d.
King’s theory of goal attainment

ANS: B
Correct: Florence Nightingale investigated the effect of the environment on healing, and this serves as the foundation for nursing science.
Incorrect:
a. Rogers in 1970 proposed the science of unitary human beings.
c. Watson’s theory of human caring is a holistic outlook, proposed in 1978, that addresses the effect and importance of altruism, sensitivity, trust, and interpersonal skills.
d. King’s theory of goal attainment, proposed in 1971, addresses client systems and includes society, groups, and the individual.

DIF: Comprehension REF: pp. 78-80