Test Bank For Nursing Theories Nursing Practice 3rd Edition Parker
Chapter 1Statement of IntentThe intent of this chapter is to offer an approach to understanding nursing theory within the context of the discipline of nursing, define the discipline of nursing and theory, describe the purpose of theory for the discipline of nursing, identify the structure of the discipline of nursing, and speculate on the future of nursing theory.
Community of scholars DisciplineTheoryWorldviews Metaparadigm Conceptual model Middle-range theory Clinical scholarship DomainEnvironmentHealthConceptual structure Tradition Practice-level theory
Chapter 1ObjectivesOn completion of this chapter, students will be able to:
- Compare and contrast definitions of nursing.
- Describe the usefulness of theory to everyday practice.
- Identify four phenomena of interest to nursing.
- Name the primary purpose of nursing theory.
- Describe characteristics of nursing as a discipline.
- Discuss the importance of conceptualizing nursing as a discipline of knowledge.
- Compare and contrast definitions of nursing theory.
ParadigmGrand Theories and Conceptual Models Middle-Range TheoriesPractice-Level TheoriesNursing Theory and the FutureContinuing Evolution of the Discipline of Nursing Use in EducationUse in Health Care OrganizationsExpanded Use of TheorySummary References
Chapter 1Questions for Classroom Discussion
- Before taking this class, what was your definition of nursing?
- How does knowledge become “nursing knowledge”?
- What does the term “language of nursing” mean to you? Identify practice examples inwhich use of the “language of nursing” can be explicated.
- What is your understanding of the statement “Nursing is a discipline”?
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Chapter 1Multiple-Choice Questions(Answers appear in bold)1. Every discipline has a unique focus that directs inquiry and distinguishes it from other fields of study.A. TrueB. False2. The purpose of theory is to: A. Explain experienceB. Describe relationshipsC. Project outcomesD. All of the above3. Members of a community of scholars share a commitment to all of the following except: A. ValuesB. KnowledgeC. Geographic locationD. Processes4. ______ and ____ structures are essential to any discipline and are inherent in nursing theories. A. Paradigm and metaparadigmB. Syntactical and conceptual
C. Middle and grandD. Language and symbol
5. Books and periodicals are examples of ________. A. Communication networksB. Heritage of literatureC. Nursing organizationsD. Nursing discipline
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