Bicol University

Nursing and Health Sciences Department

Polangui, Albay
Theoretical foundation of Nursing
Midterm Examination

Name: Madelene M. Escober BSN- 1A Date: October 13, 2020 Score____ Equivalent_____

Multiple Choice
Direction: Choose the best answer and write it on the blank provided in CAPITAL LETTER.
NO ERASURES PLEASE.

C 1. The components which a theory may be analyzed are also called?

A. Elements C. Phenomena
B. Parts D. Common places
C. 2. The phenomena or concepts with which a discipline deal in a unique manner are called?
A. Metaparadigm C. Theories
B. Framework D. Philosophy
B 3. An organized system of accepted knowledge, concepts of propositions intends to explain a set of facts or
events is?
A. Phenomena B. Theory C. Model D. Assumption
A 4. This is a set of concepts and propositions that provides an orderly way to view phenomena.
A. Theory B. Concepts C. Phenomena D. Model
C 5. Assist us in formulating a mental image about an object or situation, and building blocks of a theory.
A. Health B. Environment C. Concepts D. Theory
A. 6. The symbolic representation of empiric experience in words, pictorial or graphic diagram, mathematical
notations or physical material.
A. Conceptual Model B. Propositions C. Theories
B. 7. Provides an overall framework for structuring broad, abstract ideas. Composed of concepts representing
global and extremely complex phenomena.
A. middle-range B. Grand Theory C. Scope of Theories
A. 8. The symbolic representation of empiric experience in words, pictorial or graphic diagram, mathematical
notations or physical material.
A. Conceptual Model B. Propositions C. Theories
B. 9. Provides an overall framework for structuring broad, abstract ideas. Composed of concepts representing
global and extremely complex phenomena.
A. Middle-range theory B. Grand Theory C. Scope of Theories
D. 10. Middle-range theory provides a perspective from which to view complex situations and direction for
interventions in three levels of abstractness, EXCEPT.
A. High middle-range B. Middle middle-range C. Low middle-range D. Grand Theory
A. 11. The four concepts common to nursing conceptual model are:
A. Person, Environment, health, Nursing
B. Person, environment, Psychology, Nursing
C. Person, Nursing, Environment, Medicine
D. Person, Health, Nursing, support system
D 12. The following are nursing domain, EXCEPT
A. Person B. Health C. Environment/setting D. Relations
A. 13. The following are components of a theory, EXCEPT
A. Environment B. Set of concepts C. Definition D. Relationships E. Assumptions
C. 14. The following are types of Theories, EXCEPT
A. Grand & middle range theory B. Descriptive theory C. Basic Human Needs D. Prescriptive theory
A. 15. It is a statement that proposes a relationship between concepts and represent the theorist’s view of which
concepts fit together.
A. Propositions B. Concepts C. Environment
B. 16. Provides an overall framework for structuring broad, abstract ideas. Composed of concepts representing
global and extremely complex phenomena
A. Middle-range theory B. Grand Theory C. Process of Knowledge
C 17. There is a contemporary move toward nursing science or evidenced based practice. This suggests:
A. Scientists will decide nursing decisions.
B. Theories are tested & used to describe or predict client outcomes of nursing care.
C. Nursing will based client care on the practice of Medicine, social work & other sciences.
D. One theory will guide nursing practice.
E. 18. The following are four levels of Knowing, EXCEPT
A. Empirical B. Aesthetic C. Personal D. Ethical E. Environment
C. 19. Nursing Theories may be used in all instances EXCEPT
A. Provide basis for nursing actions. C. Differentiate the focus of nursing
B. Give direction in research D. Explain relationships with other discipline
A. 20. All EXCEPT on, are characteristics of a theory,
A. Explain concepts & relationship exactly as other theories do
B. Interrelate concept to show a different way of looking @ phenomena.
C. It is simple but explains a whole range of possible experiences in the discipline.
D. Interrelationships of concepts are sequential & consistently used in the theory.
A. 21. A theory is a set of concepts, definitions, relationships, & assumptions that:
A. Explain a phenomena B. Measure nursing functions C. Formulate legislation
B. 22. Which of the following BEST describe a theory?
A. It is a group of interested beliefs & attitudes
B. It is a graphic representation of relationship between variables
C. It will define testable description of a subject
D. It is a description of a relationship between professional beliefs & attitudes
B. 23. Which of the following components contribute to generate a theory?
A. Metaparadigm B. Concepts C. Phenomenon D. Nursing Theories
C. 24. One of characteristics of theory must be:
A. Logical in nature B. Paradoxical in nature C. Complex in nature
C. 25. There are sets of related concepts based on studies & experiences which contribute for the betterment of
nursing care.
A. Theory B. Assumptions C. Nursing Theories D. Research
C. 26. These are patterns used to show a relationship among the existing theoretical works
A. Conceptual paradox B. Nursing theory C. Metaparadigm D. Theory
A. 27. Conceptual framework are commonly represented through?
A. Diagram B. Paragraph C. Caricatures D. Image
B. 28. It is defined as sets of empirical data or experiences that can be observed or touched
A. Propositions B. Phenomena C. Metaparadigm D. Middle- range theory
C. 29. A supposition or system of ideas that is proposed to explain a given phenomenon, best defines?
A. Concept B. Conceptual C. Theory D. Paradigm
B. 30. A group of related ideas or statements is a definition for?
A. Philosophy B. Conceptual framework C. Theory D. Paradigm
D. 31. A set of shared understanding & assumptions, about reality & the world is a definition of?
A. Concept B. Conceptual framework C. practice discipline D. Paradigm
B. 32. Which of the following is a reason, nursing is considered a practice discipline?
A. Nursing focuses on performing the professional role.
B. It takes time & experience to become a complete nurse
C. Research and theory development is a central forces
D. 33. Which of the following BEST describe a theory?
A. It is a group of interrelated beliefs and attitude
B. It is a well - defined testable description of a subject
C. It is the description of the relationship between professional beliefs & attitudes
D. It is a graphic representation of relationship between different variables.
C. 34. A construct or abstract idea of thought that originates & remain within the mind & basic building block of
theory
A. Concept B. Independence C. self – care D. caring
C. 35. A sign that is often associated with specific illness or condition & is therefore diagnostically important
A. Knowledge B. Phenomenon C. Science D. facts
D. 36. These are representation of an idea or body language based on own understanding or perception of a person
or a researcher on a certain topic, phenomenon or theory
A. Applied Science B. transcultural C. Conceptual model D. Scientific phenomena
A. 37. Explain the linkage of science, philosophy, & theory accepted by the discipline
A. Paradigm B. profession C. theory D. research
B. 38. Which of the following directs the activity of the nursing profession, including knowledge development?
A. Conceptual model B. Nursing paradigm C. applied science D. Theoretical framework
A. 39. According to World Health Organization it is a state of complete physical, mental & social well-being & not
merely the absence of disease or infirmity,
A. Health B. Philosophy C. Science D. Laws
B. 40. The practice in which a nurse assists the individual sick or well in the performance of activities contributing to
health or its recovery or to peaceful death that would perform unaided if he had the necessary strength, will or
knowledge
A. Nurse B. Nursing C. People D. health worker
C. 41. An organized framework of concepts & purposes designed to guide the practice of nursing
A. Theory B. Philosophy C. Nursing theory D. Nursing paradigm
A. 42. Explains the relationship of different concepts
A. Propositions B. Assumptions C. Phenomena D. theory
C. 43. It is a statement that specifies the relationship or connection of factual concepts of phenomena
A. Knowledge B. Science C. Assumptions D. Nursing
B. 44. A group of related ideas, statements or concepts & often used interchangeably with the terms conceptual
model & grand theories
A. Paradigm B. conceptual framework C. Metaparadigm D. Grand Theory
D. 45. Theories provide a foundation & direction for research often produce tangible result
A. Pure Science B. Practice discipline C. Natural Science D. Clinical practice
D. 46. Usefulness comes from helping to interpret phenomena from unique perspective & building new
understandings, relationship & possibilities.
A. Conceptual framework B. Practice discipline C. Pure Science D. Grand Theory
A. 47. What is known in a particular field of discipline or study; facts and information or awareness or familiarity
gained by experience of a fact or situation.
A. Knowledge B. perception C. Reasoning D. C0mmunication
C. 48. It resembles environment to which nursing acts & takes place.
A. Context B. Laws C. Health D. Paradigm
D. 49. It is the method by which nurses acts in using theory
A. Content B. Process C. Promotion D. Role
C. 50. They are the recipient of nursing care like individuals, families, & communities
A. Knowledge B. Nurse C. Person D. Doctor
C. 51. The practical application of scientific theory & laws
A. Philosophy B. Applied Science C. Knowledge D. Science
D. 52. These are representation of an idea or body of language based on own understanding or perception of a
person or researcher on a certain topic, phenomena or theory.
A. Applied Science B. Transcultural Nursing C. Conceptual Model D. Scientific Phenomena
B. 53. These theories are to provide information on how or why concepts are related
A. Descriptive B. Explanatory C. Predictive D. Prescriptive
C. 54. These are achieved when the relationship of concepts under a certain condition are able to describe future
outcomes consistently
A. Descriptive B. Prescriptive C. Predictive D. Explanatory

C. 55. This theory deals with nursing actions and test the validity and certainty of a specific nursing interventions.
A. Explanatory B. Predictive C. Descriptive D. Prescriptive
C. 56. Through the evolution of technology, ideas and emerging nursing issues, interpretations and perspective are
generated to provide answers to questions encountered in practice.
A. Research B. Person C. Practice D. Education
B. 57. Nurses will have better understanding on the basis and nature of their work and be able to express it clearly in
collaboration with other professionals.
A. Research B. Education C. Practice D. Person
A. 58. Nurses provide care & comfort for persons together with preserving the dignity of human being. Often
considered as the mothering role of nurses.
A. Care provider B. Communicator C. Teacher D. Counselor
D. 59. Facilitates understanding & collaboration of nursing actions with their clients & other members of the health
care team
A. Communicator B. Teacher C. Change agent D. Leader
C. 60. Nurses help the client learn the state of their well-being & and therapies that will be done, alleviate their
condition & provide them imagery of the advantages & disadvantages.
A. Client advocate B. Change agent C. Teacher D. Researcher
A. 61. Nurses help the clients to cope with stress brought about by their health conditions. It also facilitates
emotional, psychological & even spiritual.
A. Counselor B. Teacher C. Manager D. Care Provider
D. 62. The nurse defends the client’s right to be treated equally without any harm intentionally or unintentionally.
A. Change agent B. Care provider C. Manger D. Client advocate
D. 63. The roles of the Change Agent are the following EXCEPT
A. Identifies the problem C. Determine alternatives
B. Assesses the client’s motivations & capacities for change D. Considered as the mothering roles of
nurses
A. 64. The process of influencing helps the client making decisions to establish & achieve their goals towards
alleviating their conditions.
A. Leader B. Manager C. Researcher D. Nurse Generalist
A. 65. It improves planning, developing staff, monitoring operations, giving rewards fairly & representing both staff
members.
A. Manager B. Care provider C. Teacher D. Client advocate
C. 66. The investigative role of nurses which further improves the nursing practice.
A. Manager B. Leader C. Researcher D. Changed agent
D. 67. Nurses has mastery in certain practice of nursing like emergency nurse, operating room nurse or delivery
nurse.
A. Nurse Clinician B. Nurse generalist C. Nurse practitioner D. Nurse specialist
C. 68. Nurse perform direct nursing actions in specialty areas. They may or may not have advance educational
preparations as long as they are certified by a governing body to perform such duties.
A. Nurse clinician B. Manager C. Nurse generalist D. Teacher
A. 69. Requires advance educational or nursing practice & must be certified by a governing body that they may
practice.
A. Nurse practitioner B. Nurse generalist C. Teacher D. Manager
A. 70. Encloses the use of both logical reasoning & empiricism; became prevalent during this era in the discovery of
truth for the development science.
A. Positivism B. Rationalism C. Personal knowing D. Ethical Knowing
C. 71. Make use of reason gained thru the expert study, tested theory & established facts to evidently prove
something
A. Ethical Knowing B. Rationalism C. Positivism D. Empiricism
D. 72. Make use of objectives & tangible data of those that are perceived by the senses to observed & collect data.
A. Positivism B. Empirical knowing C. Esthetics D. Empiricism

C. 73. The following are examples of nurse patient relationship under middle range theory, EXCEPT
A. Orientation B. Identification C. Exploitation D. Resolution E. Communication
A. 74. They contain the least complex concepts and are narrowest in scope, deals with a small aspect of reality,
generally a set of theoretical statements.
 A. Micro Theory Middle range theory C. grand theory D. complex theory
C. 75. Following are steps in theory development, EXCEPT
A. A conceptual model of framework to understand and define phenomena of interest
B. Building relationships with linkages between related concepts.
C. Is not mysterious activity, but a scholarly endeavor pursued systematically
D. Relationships statements or propositions are developed to build a theory
B. 76. The external and internal aspects of life that influence the person.
A. Health B. Environment C. Person D. Nursing
A. 77. Indirectly observed or tangible. It is dependent of time and space like love, care, and freedom.
A. Abstract concepts B. concrete concepts C. perspective D. operational
D. 78. The following are definitions of what is Knowledge, EXCEPT
A. The abstract or workable understanding of a subject or idea
B. What is known in a particular field of discipline or study
C. Facts and information or awareness or familiarity gained by experience of a fact or situation.
D. Combining two or more concepts to form a new concept or for comparison
D. 79. This is related to understanding what is of significance to patients such as feelings, attitudes, pointers of view.
A. Empirical knowing B. Ethics C. Aesthetic knowing D, Personal Knowing
A. 80. Use of objective and tangible data or those that are perceived by the senses to observe and collect data.
A. Empiricism B. Rationalism C. Positivism D. Research
A. 81.She was born in Hampton, Virginia and spent her childhood in California.
A. Patricia Benner B. Dorothea Orem C. Betty Neuman Erick Erickson
D. 82. She was born in Southern West Virginia and grew up during the 1940’s and 1950’s in the small town of Welch,
West Virginia in the Appalachian Mountains.
A. Patricia Benner B. Madeline Leigninger C. Imogene King D. Margaret Jean Watson
C. 83. Watson’s philosophy and theory of human science can be traced through the last 25 years, from the earliest
beginnings as a textbook. Beginning with question of the relationship between human caring and nursing, this initial
work laid the foundation for what was to become the….
A. Caring can be effectively demonstrated and practiced only interpersonally
B. Theory of Human Caring and Nursing: Human Science and Human Care
C. Caring in nursing conveys physical acts but embraces the mind body spirit as it reclaims the embodied spirit
as it focus of attention.
D. Effective caring promotes health and individual of family growth.
B. 84. Who conceptualized theory of Philosophy and Science of Caring?
A. Florence Nightingale B. Margaret Jean Watson C. Erick Erickson D. Sis Calista Roy
A. 85. Florence Nightingale the matriarch of modern nursing was born in Florence Italy on
A. May 12, 1820 B. May 12, 1821 C. April 20, 1820 D. June 12, 1820
C. 86. Which of the following theories of nursing is attributed to Florence Nightingale?
A. Adaptation Theory C. Self – Care deficit theory
B. Unitary Man Theory D. Environmental Theory
C. 87. Which of the following nursing model description explains Florence Nightingale?
A. The need of nursing care arises when the client cannot adopt to internal and external demand.
B. The human body is an integrated whole interacting with one another.
C. It is directed toward facilitating the body’s reparative process trough manipulation
D. Open system interacting with stressors

A. 88. The act of utilizing the environment of the patient to assist him in his recovery is the theory of
A. Nightingale B. Hall C. Peplau D. King

D. 89. According to Florence Nightingale, the nurse’s goal in patient care is:
A. Keep the environment in balance
B. Ask the patient, what to him is a balanced environment
C. Decrease all extraneous stimuli
D. Reduce the patients all unnecessary expenditure in an balanced environment.
B. 90. A valued person in and of him to be cared for, respected, nurtured, understood and assisted. In general, it is a
philosophical view of a person as a fully functional integrated self. Viewed as a greater than, and different from , the
sum of his parts.
A. Human Being B. Environment C. Nursing D. Health