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Formal Assessment #1 -1st Semester, SY 2012-2013 N 01 (Theoretical Foundation of Nursing) (Mr. Jeffrey L. Layosa, RN, MSN)

Name: _____________________________________ Date: __________________Score:____________

I. Instruction: Read carefully the questions and encircle the letter of the best answer.
1. A supposition or system of ideas that is proposed to explain a given phenomenon best defines which of the following? a. Concept c. Theory b. Conceptual Framework d. Paradigm 2. A group of related ideas or statements best defines which of the following? a. Philosophy c. Theory b. Conceptual Framework d. Paradigm 3. A set of shared understanding and assumptions about reality and the world is a definition of the following? a. Concept c. Practice discipline b. Conceptual framework d. Paradigm 4. Which of the following provides the best explanation for describing nursing as a practice discipline? a. Nursing focuses on performing the professional role. b. It takes time and experience to become a competent nurse. c. Research and theory development is a central focus. d. Nurses function as member of team who form a practice group. 5. Person, environment, health and nursing constitute the metaparadigm for nursing because of which of the following? a. Provide a framework for implementing the nursing process. b. Can be utilized in any setting when caring for a client. c. They focus on the needs of a group of clients. 6. Which of the following components contribute to generate a theory? a. Metaparadigm c. Phenomenon b. Concepts d. Nursing theorist 7. A characteristic of a theory must be: a. Logical in nature c. Complex in nature b. Paradoxical in nature d. Inconsistent 8. These are sets of related concepts based on studies and experiences which contribute for the betterment of nursing care? a. Theory b. Assumption c. Nursing theories d. Research 9. These are also called the building blocks of theories? a. Metaparadigm b. Hypothesis c. Propositions d. Concepts 10. Which of the following provides the best explanation for the systematic application of formalized methods for generating valid and dependable information about the phenomena of concern to the nursing discipline? a. Grand Theory c. Nursing Philosophy b. Nursing research d. Metaparadigm 11. Who formulated the famous Environmental Theory? a. Martha Rogers b. Florence Nightingale c. Imogene King d. Lydia Hall 12. These are patterns used to show a relationship among the existing theoretical works in nursing a. Conceptual paradox b. Nursing theory c. Metaparadigm d. Theory 13. The following choices are types of theories, except: a. Grand theory b. Prescriptive theory c. Descriptive theory d. Wide- range theory

14. Conceptual frameworks are commonly represented through: a. Diagram b. Paragraph c. Caricatures d. Images 15. Which of the following is a component of metaparadigm in nursing? a. Concepts b. Proposition c. Assumption d. Nursing 16. Which fundamental pattern of knowing that refers to moral code for nursing and is based on obligation to service and respect for human life? a. Ethical c. personal knowledge b. Esthetical d. empirical. 17. A statement foundational and universal assumptions, beliefs and principles about the nature of knowledge and represented metaparadigm best define which of the following; a. Nursing research c. Nursing Philosophy b. Nursing Science d. Grand Theory 18. It is defined as sets of empirical data or experiences that can be observed or touched? a. Proposition b. Phenomenon c. Metaparadigm d. Middle-range theory 19. Which among the concepts is the recipient of nursing care like individuals, families and communities? a. Person b. Health c. Nursing d. Environment 20. Which of the following provides the best explanation for the systematic application of formalized methods for generating valid and dependable information about the phenomena of concern to the nursing discipline? c. Grand Theory c. Nursing Philosophy d. Nursing research d. Metaparadigm 21. Which fundamental pattern of knowing in Nursing, best describe the relationship of factual and descriptive knowing aimed to expand abstract and theoretical explanations? a. Empirical c. Esthetical b. Ethical d. Personal knowledge 22. Which among the concepts describes best the external and internal aspects of life that influence the person? a. Person b. Health c. Nursing d. Environment 23. Which among the concepts best describes the holistic level of wellness that the person experience? a. Person b. Health c. Nursing d. Environment 24. Which among the concepts discuss the intervention of the nurse in rendering care and support of, or in cooperation with the client? a. Person b. Health c. Nursing d. Environment 25. Which fundamental pattern of knowing in Nursing, best describe the relationship of factual and descriptive knowing aimed to expand abstract and theoretical explanations? c. Empirical c. Esthetical d. Ethical d. Personal knowledge

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Matching Type: Classification of Nursing Theories according to function and Scheme: a. Critical theory b. Situation- Relating Theories c. Situation- Producing Theories d. Grand theory e. Middle Range theory f. Metatheory g. Factor- relating Theories h. Factor- Isolating Theories i. Micro-Range theory

______1. To know the properties and workings of a discipline ______2. To examine how properties relate and thus affect the discipline. ______3. To calculate relationships between properties and how they occur. ______4. Theory that is broad in Scope and complex in nature. ______5. Theory helps elaborate more on how social structure Affect experiences and health outcomes. ______6. Theory that focuses on the discovery of concepts. ______7. To identify under which conditions relationships occur ______8. Describes the philosophical basis of the discipline ______9. Explains a specific phenomenon of concern to the discipline. III. Write the name of the person who defined NURSING.

1. Nursing is the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual or potential health problems __________________________________________________ 2. Nursing includes promotion of health, prevention of illness and care of the ill, disabled and dying person __________________________________________________ 3. To assist client in the performance of activities contributing to health, its recovery or peaceful death that clients will perform unaided if they had the necessary will, strength or knowledge ___________________________________________________

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