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Critically analyzing a nursing theory for its applicability to one’s own practice setting is an important skill for a BSN-prepared nurse because:

A. It ensures that care is thoughtful and relevant, rather than just routine and task-oriented.
B. It is the final step in becoming a nurse theorist.
C. It is required for membership in the Pakistan Nursing Council.
D. It helps the nurse decide which tasks to delegate to others.
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Jun 6, 2026

A nurse is using a research article to guide a dressing change technique. The article is based on a study that tested a component of the Science of Unitary Human Beings. This is an example of:

A. The link between grand theory, research, and practice.
B. The application of a borrowed theory.
C. A failure of the nursing process.
D. The use of a practice-level theory.
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Jun 6, 2026

How does nursing theory relate to evidence-based practice (EBP)?

A. Theory can provide the framework for the research that generates the evidence used in EBP.
B. EBP has made nursing theory obsolete.
C. Theory and EBP are conflicting approaches to patient care.
D. EBP is only used for medicine, while theory is only used for nursing.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

When a nurse uses evidence-based practice (EBP), they are integrating:

A. The best research evidence, their clinical expertise, and the patient's values and preferences.
B. Only the information found in the oldest nursing textbooks.
C. The doctor's orders without question.
D. Their own personal opinions and beliefs exclusively.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The process of theory development typically begins with:

A. A vote by a nursing organization.
B. A question or idea that arises from nursing practice or research.
C. A directive from a hospital administrator.
D. A government mandate.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A nurse realizes that her patient, an elderly woman from a rural village, defers all questions to her eldest son. Applying Leininger’s theory, the most appropriate nursing action would be to:

A. Insist on speaking only to the patient to promote her autonomy.
B. Document that the patient is uncooperative.
C. Respectfully include the son in the conversation while still attempting to engage the patient.
D. Discharge the patient due to an inability to obtain a health history.
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Jun 6, 2026

The concept of ‘caring’ as described by Jean Watson can be universally applied, but its expression might differ based on cultural norms. This demonstrates the need for nurses to be:

A. Philosophically pure in their application of the theory.
B. Able to modify their approach based on the patient's cultural background.
C. Critical of all Western theories.
D. Focused only on theories developed in Asia.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

To make a Western theory like Orem’s more culturally relevant in Pakistan, a nurse might need to:

A. Ignore the theory completely and rely on intuition.
B. Involve the patient's family in assessing self-care needs and planning supportive care.
C. Insist that the patient make all decisions independently, without family input.
D. Translate the theory into Urdu.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

Which statement reflects a common challenge in applying Western nursing theories in the Pakistani context?

A. The theories are too simple for the complex health problems seen in Pakistan.
B. The emphasis on individual autonomy may conflict with the family-centered or collectivist culture in Pakistan.
C. The theories do not address physical aspects of care like hygiene and nutrition.
D. There are no nursing theorists from Western countries.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A nurse using the Tidal Model in a mental health unit in Faisalabad would begin their interaction with a new patient by asking:

A. "What is your diagnosis?"
B. "What medications are you on?"
C. "What would you like to talk about?" or "Tell me your story."
D. "Have you had your breakfast?"
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A key metaphor in the Tidal Model is that of water, where the nurse’s role is to:

A. Be the 'ship' that carries the person to safety.
B. Be the 'lifeguard' who rescues the person from the 'sea of distress'.
C. Build a 'bridge' over the troubled waters.
D. Prevent the person from ever entering the water.
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Jun 6, 2026

The “Tidal Model” developed by Phil Barker is a philosophical approach to mental health nursing that emphasizes:

A. The use of stories to understand the person's distress.
B. The administration of medications as the primary intervention.
C. The need for physical restraint to manage difficult behavior.
D. The importance of a clean and tidy environment.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A nurse applying Mercer’s theory to a new mother would prioritize which of the following assessments?

A. The mother's 14 basic needs according to Henderson.
B. The mother's support network and her feelings of competence in mothering.
C. The mother's lines of defense against stressors.
D. The mother's ability to manipulate her environment.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

Mercer’s theory highlights the importance of which factor in a mother’s successful attainment of her role?

A. A strong support system, including the father and other family members.
B. The mother's ability to perform self-care.
C. The cleanliness of the home environment.
D. The mother's adaptation to the stress of childbirth.
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Jun 6, 2026
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The Theory of Comfort, developed by Katharine Kolcaba, proposes that enhanced comfort leads to:

A. Patients being more engaged in health-seeking behaviors.
B. A shorter hospital stay.
C. Increased self-care deficits.
D. A better adaptation to stressors.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

According to Pender’s model, a person’s “perceived barriers to action” might include:

A. The belief that the action will be effective.
B. A family history of the disease.
C. The cost, inconvenience, or time commitment of a health behavior.
D. Support from friends and family.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
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