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Introduction to Nursing

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The difference between a ‘concept’ and a ‘proposition’ in a theory is that:

A. A concept is a complex idea, while a proposition is a simple one.
B. A proposition is a statement that describes the relationship between two or more concepts.
C. A concept is testable, while a proposition is not.
D. A proposition is a building block, while a concept is the full theory.
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The “why” behind handwashing in nursing can be traced back to the theoretical work of:

A. Hildegard Peplau
B. Florence Nightingale
C. Dorothea Orem
D. Jean Watson
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When a nurse helps a patient explore their feelings of anxiety and fear, the nurse is acting in a role described by which theorist?

A. Hildegard Peplau
B. Virginia Henderson
C. Florence Nightingale
D. Dorothea Orem
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The idea that a person’s perceptions of the world determine their behavior is a key component of which theorist’s model?

A. Sister Callista Roy
B. Betty Neuman
C. Imogene King
D. Dorothea Orem
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A nurse using Roy’s Adaptation Model assesses a patient’s ability to cope with a new diagnosis. The nurse is examining the patient’s:

A. Cognitive and emotional processes, also known as the 'cognator' subsystem.
B. Basic physiological needs.
C. Self-care agency.
D. Environmental factors only.
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The value of using nursing theory in education is that it:

A. Provides a conceptual framework to organize a complex body of knowledge.
B. Guarantees that all students will become excellent nurses.
C. Replaces the need for clinical practice experience.
D. Makes nursing education easier and less rigorous.
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The final phase of Peplau’s nurse-patient relationship, ‘resolution’, is characterized by:

A. The patient's full dependence on the nurse.
B. The successful termination of the relationship and a return to independence.
C. The patient actively testing the nurse's commitment.
D. The initial meeting and establishment of rapport.
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Theories that are more abstract are often called __________, while theories that are more specific and concrete are called __________.

A. Conceptual models; Practice theories
B. Borrowed theories; Grand theories
C. Practice theories; Grand theories
D. Middle-range theories; Systems theories
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Jun 6, 2026

The complexity of family relationships and social systems is best explained by which type of theory?

A. Needs theories
B. Interactionist theories
C. Systems theories
D. Caring theories
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The ultimate test of a nursing theory’s value is its ability to:

A. Be understood by physicians.
B. Improve patient outcomes and guide nursing practice.
C. Be published in a prestigious journal.
D. Remain unchanged for decades.
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Jun 6, 2026

A major contribution of nursing theory to the profession is that it:

A. Provides a structure for thinking about nursing and for organizing nursing knowledge.
B. Eliminates the need for nurses to think critically in complex situations.
C. Guarantees positive outcomes for all patients.
D. Makes nursing a sub-specialty of medicine.
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