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Question 1
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“A supposition or system of ideas that is proposed to explain a given phenomenon” best defines which of the following?
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A concept
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A conceptual framework
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A theory
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A paradigm
Question 2
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“A group of related ideas or statements” best defines which of the following?
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A philosophy
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A conceptual framework
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A theory
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A paradigm
Question 3
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“A set of shared understandings and assumptions about reality and the world” is a definition for which of the following?
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A concept
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A conceptual framework
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A practice discipline
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A paradigm
Question 4
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Which provides the best explanation for describing nursing
as a practice discipline?
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Nursing focuses on performing the professional role
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It takes time and experience to become a competent nurse.
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Research and theory development is a central focus.
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Nurses function as members of a team who form a practice group.
Question 5
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Person, environment, health, and nursing constitute the metaparadigm for nursing because they do which of the following?
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Provide a framework for implementing the nursing process.
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Can be utilized in any setting when caring for a client.
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Can be utilized to determine applicability of a research study.
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Focus on the needs of a group of clients.
Question 6
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Which is an accurate statement about the role of nursing theory?
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Practice theories assist nurses to reflect on the effectiveness of what they do.
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Midlevel theories, describing the interrelationships among a broad range of concepts within nursing, have been well tested through nursing research.
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All schools of nursing in the United States are organized around one of the conceptual models described in this chapter.
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Nursing theory guides the direction of research but not that of education or practice.
Question 7
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The purpose of theory in science is to
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Build a rationale for programs of research
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Explain why scientists do what they do.
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Help scientists interpret phenomena.
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Distinguish science from art.
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