exam - preliminary tfn

ST. TONIS COLLEGECollege Of Nursing

Bulanao, Tabuk City, Kalinga

Theoretical Foundations of Nursing: Preliminary Examination

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Instructions: This is a 40-item preliminary examination.

Multiple Choices: Encircle the best answer that fits the question. Use only black/blue ballpen. Avoid erasures.

1. Statements that explain the relationship between the concepts in a theory:A. PropositionsB. AssumptionsC. PredictionsD. Process

2. A paradigm refers to:A. A model that explains the linkages of science, philosophy, and theory accepted

and applied by the disciplineB. Ideas and mental images that help to describe phenomenaC. Statements that describe conceptsD. Aspect of reality that can be consciously sensed or experienced

3. These are abstract ideas or mental images of phenomenon or reality. Often called the building blocks of theories:

A. TheoryB. Conceptual ModelC. ConceptsD. Metaparadigm

4. This is a set of abstract and general concepts that are integrated into a meaningful explanation that explain human behavior, situations, or some phenomenon.


5. This is a supposition or system of ideas that is proposed to explain a given phenomenon; used to describe, predict, and control phenomena; An abstract generalization that presents a systematic explanation about relationships among phenomena:


6. This is a set of systematically interrelated concepts or hypotheses that seek to explain or predict phenomena:

A. TheoryB. Conceptual ModelC. Concepts

D. Metaparadigm7. It is a pattern of shared understandings and assumptions about reality and the world:


8. Which of the following statement is true about middle-range theories:A. Middle-range theories are abstract level of theoretical knowledge because they

include details specific to nursing practice.B. Middle-range theories are the next knowledge level because it specifies the

definitions of the metaparadigm concepts in each of the conceptual model.C. Middle-range theories have broader in focus and specify such things as the

situation or health condition, the patient population or age group, the location or area of practice, and the action of the nurse or the intervention.

D. Middle-range theories have also been developed from the themes of data in a qualitative research.

9. This is a form of logical reasoning in which specific conclusions are inferred from more general premises or principles.

A. InductionB. RetroductionC. DeductionD. Conclusion

10.Biographical data of a patient such as age, sex, height, weight, is an example of what type of concept?

A. Specific ConceptsB. Concrete ConceptsC. Abstract ConceptsD. General Concepts

11.Examining the scope of concepts and goals within the theory, is what kind of theoretical analysis?

A. ClarityB. SimplicityC. GeneralityD. Empirical Precision

12.Giving a concrete definition to a certain concept is what kind of theoretical analysis?A. ClarityB. SimplicityC. GeneralityD. Empirical Precision

13.It is the testability and ultimate use of a theory and refers to as the extent that the defined concepts are grounded in observable reality.

A. ClarityB. SimplicityC. GeneralityD. Empirical Precision

14.A theory should be sufficiently comprehensive and at a level of abstraction to provide guidance, but it should have a few concepts as possible.

A. ClarityB. Simplicity

C. GeneralityD. Empirical Precision

15.This refers to a specialized field of practice, which founded upon the theoretical structure of the science or knowledge and accompanying practice abilities.

A. DisciplineB. EducationC. Profession D. Clinical Practice

16.This is specific to academia and refers to a branch of education, a department of learning, or a domain of knowledge.

A. DisciplineB. EducationC. Profession D. Clinical Practice

17.It suggests that nursing theory guides research and practice, generate new ideas, and differentiate the focus of nursing from other profession.

A. GeneralityB. Empirical PrecisionC. ClarityD. Derivable Consequences

18.A descriptive research about the Filipino nursing practice like use of herbal med and other alternative forms of treatment, is what classification of theory

A. Factor-IsolatingB. Factor-RelatingC. Situation-RelatingD. Situation-Producing

19.Laurente’s theory validates and explains the different nursing management in the emergency room in relieving anxiety among its clients, is what classification of theory?


20.A theoretical model based on the observation of the effects of unsanitary environmental condition on the recovery of the post-op patients, is what classification of theory?


21.A research study about the factors affecting newborns failing to thrive, is what classification of theory?


22.Concepts must be connected with one another in a series of theoretical statement to devise a nursing theory

A. Concepts & DefinitionsB. Conceptual DefinitionC. Relational Statements

D. Linkages & Ordering23.Complete development of a theory requires organization of the concepts, definitions,

relational statements, and linkages into premises and hypothesesA. Concepts & DefinitionsB. Conceptual DefinitionC. Relational StatementsD. Linkages & Ordering

24.This is the application of systematic, scientific methods to study phenomena and generate knowledge.

A. ResearchB. Clinical InvestigationC. Evidence-Based PracticeD. Hypothesis

25.It specifies the definition of the metaparadigm concepts in each of the conceptual models of nursing.

A. MetaparadigmB. PhilosophyC. Conceptual ModelD. Nursing Theory

26.The Sunrise Model of Leininger is what kind of knowledge structure level?A. MetaparadigmB. PhilosophyC. Conceptual ModelD. Nursing Theory

Matching Type: Match column A with Column B.Column A Column B

27.Nightingale a. Unitary Human Beings28.Abdellah b. Environmental Theory29.Leininger c. 21 Nursing Problems30.Travelbee d. Behavioral System Model31.Rogers e. Philosophy and Science of Caring32.Johnson f. Psychodynamic Nursing33.Benner g. Adaptation Model34.Watson h. Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing35.Peplau i. Definition of Nursing36.Henderson j. Systems Model37.Neuman k. From Novice to Expert38.King l. Human-to-Human Relationship39.Orem m. Culture Care theory40.Roy n. Goal Attainment

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