Nursing Research Generating and Assessing Evidence For Nursing Practice 9th edition – Test Bank
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What is a broad abstract characterization of phenomena? |
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Theory |
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B) |
Descriptive theory |
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C) |
Grand theory |
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D) |
Middle-range theories |
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2. |
The power of theories lies in the ability to do what? |
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Capture the complexity of human nature by the richness of the operational definitions associated with the variables. |
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Minimize the number of words required to explain phenomena and, thereby, eliminate semantic problems. |
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Prove conclusively that relationships exist among the phenomena studied. |
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Specify the nature of the relationships that exist among phenomena and offer explanations. |
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3. |
What thoroughly describes a phenomenon? |
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A) |
Theory |
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B) |
Descriptive theory |
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C) |
Grand theory |
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D) |
Middle-range theories |
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4. |
What attempt to describe large segments of the human experience? |
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A) |
Theory |
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B) |
Descriptive theory |
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C) |
Grand theory |
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D) |
Middle-range theories |
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5. |
What are the building blocks of theory? |
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Propositions |
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B) |
Relationships |
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C) |
Hypotheses |
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D) |
Concepts |
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What is the major similarity between theories and conceptual models? |
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Use concepts as their building blocks. |
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Use the deductive reasoning process almost exclusively. |
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Contain a set of logically interrelated propositions. |
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Provide a mechanism for developing new propositions from the original propositions. |
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What are conceptual maps? |
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Stimulate new research with the use of a schematic model. |
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Explain phenomena and relationships among them with a map. |
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Map the integration of knowledge into coherent systems to explain the key relationships that exist. |
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Graphic, theory-driven representations of phenomena and their relationships using symbols or diagrams and a minimal use of words. |
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8. |
Which model explains and predicts the health promotion component of lifestyle? |
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Adaptation Model |
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B) |
Conservation Model |
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C) |
Health Promotion Model |
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D) |
Self-Care Model |
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9. |
Several conceptual models and grand theories of nursing have been developed. Which concept is not central to models for nursing? |
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Human beings |
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Environment |
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Health |
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D) |
Social support |
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10. |
Which model finds humans as adaptive systems that cope with change through adaptation? |
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A) |
Adaptation Model |
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B) |
Conservation Model |
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C) |
Health Promotion Model |
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D) |
Self-Care Model |
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Whose major conceptual model of nursing is used by researchers? |
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Rogers’ Science of Unitary Human Beings |
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B) |
Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory |
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C) |
Watson’s Theory of Caring |
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D) |
Rizzo’s Theory of Human Becoming |
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12. |
Which is an example of a borrowed theory? |
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Rogers’ Science of Unitary Human Beings |
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B) |
Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory |
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C) |
Watson’s Theory of Caring |
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D) |
Rizzo’s Theory of Human Becoming |
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13. |
What did the nurse theorist Roy develop? |
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A) |
Adaptation Model |
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B) |
Theory of Caring |
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C) |
Science of Unitary Human Beings |
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D) |
Health Care Systems Model |
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14. |
What did the nurse theorist Neuman develop? |
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A) |
Adaptation Model |
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B) |
Theory of Caring |
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C) |
Science of Unitary Human Beings |
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D) |
Health Care Systems Model |
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15. |
Which type of theory is often a precursor to predictive theories? |
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Explanatory theory |
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B) |
Grand theory |
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C) |
Middle-range theory |
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D) |
Situation-specific theory |
