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The relevance of Nightingale’s theory in modern Pakistan could be questioned in which context?

A. Its emphasis on cleanliness and sanitation in preventing infection.
B. Its focus on providing adequate nutrition to the sick.
C. Its view of the nurse as a subservient female role.
D. Its attention to the importance of fresh air and light.
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Jun 6, 2026

A theory is considered ‘simple’ or parsimonious if it:

A. Explains the phenomenon with the fewest possible concepts and propositions.
B. Is easy enough for a layperson to understand.
C. Has only one main concept.
D. Was developed a very long time ago.
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Jun 6, 2026

When a nurse asks, “Does this theory provide clear guidance for what I should do in my daily practice?” they are evaluating the theory’s:

A. Relevance and utility.
B. Historical significance.
C. Complexity.
D. Philosophical purity.
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Jun 6, 2026

A potential criticism of Watson’s Theory of Human Caring is its:

A. Lack of focus on the nurse-patient relationship.
B. Overly simplistic view of human needs.
C. Abstract nature, which can make its concepts difficult to measure empirically.
D. Inapplicability in mental health settings.
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Jun 6, 2026

A major strength of Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Theory when evaluated is its:

A. Focus on the spiritual aspects of care.
B. Applicability across various practice settings (e.g., rehabilitation, community health).
C. Simplicity and lack of complex terms.
D. Emphasis on the nurse-patient relationship above all else.
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Jun 6, 2026

A theory that is useful for nursing practice must have ’empirical precision’, which means:

A. It is written in a very academic and complex language.
B. It has been approved by a panel of physicians.
C. Its concepts are grounded in reality and it is testable through research.
D. It provides a beautiful and philosophical view of nursing.
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Jun 6, 2026

Generality’ as a criterion for evaluating a theory refers to:

A. How many different theorists agree with the theory.
B. How widely the theory can be applied across different settings and populations.
C. How simple the theory is to explain to a patient.
D. How long the theory has been in existence.
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Jun 6, 2026

When critiquing a theory for its ‘clarity’, the reviewer is asking:

A. "Can this theory be used with many different patient populations?"
B. "Are the concepts and their relationships clearly defined and easy to understand?"
C. "Is the theory supported by research evidence?"
D. "Is the theory complex enough to be taken seriously?"
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Jun 6, 2026

The process of evaluating a theory based on its clarity, simplicity, generality, and empirical precision is known as:

A. Theory application
B. Theory development
C. Theory critique
D. Theory borrowing
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Jun 6, 2026

A nurse applying Rogers’ theory might focus on which of the following interventions?

A. Therapeutic touch, music therapy, or meditation.
B. Teaching a patient how to use an insulin pump.
C. Changing a surgical dressing.
D. Assisting a patient with bathing.
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Jun 6, 2026

Martha Rogers’ Science of Unitary Human Beings is best described as:

A. A very practical, hands-on theory for bedside care.
B. A highly abstract model focusing on the person and environment as a single, irreducible whole.
C. A theory about how people make health-related decisions.
D. A model for prioritizing basic human needs.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

Which theorist’s model is most focused on the concept of energy fields, openness, and pandimensionality?

A. Martha Rogers
B. Betty Neuman
C. Sister Callista Roy
D. Ida Jean Orlando
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Jun 6, 2026

Primary prevention in Neuman’s model focuses on:

A. Strengthening the flexible line of defense to prevent illness before it occurs.
B. Treating symptoms after a stressor has penetrated the normal line of defense.
C. Helping the patient readapt and stabilize after treatment.
D. Reconstituting the patient's basic structure.
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Jun 6, 2026

According to Neuman, a ‘stressor’ is any factor that:

A. Promotes health and wellness.
B. Is a part of the patient's cultural background.
C. Penetrates the client's flexible and normal lines of defense.
D. Is created by the nurse-patient interaction.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A key concept in Betty Neuman’s Systems Model is:

A. The 14 basic needs.
B. Self-care deficits.
C. Lines of defense and resistance.
D. The four adaptive modes.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

In King’s model, the interaction between the nurse and the patient is seen as a(n):

A. Personal, interpersonal, and social system.
B. Stimulus and response mechanism.
C. Series of 14 basic needs.
D. Caring occasion.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

Imogene King’s Theory of Goal Attainment is based on the premise that:

A. The nurse and patient transact business to achieve mutually set goals.
B. The patient must adapt to the hospital environment.
C. The nurse must meet the patient's self-care deficits.
D. The nurse is the sole authority in setting patient goals.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A patient grimaces and guards their abdomen but denies pain when asked. According to Orlando’s theory, the nurse’s next step should be to:

A. Document that the patient has no pain.
B. Administer the prescribed pain medication immediately.
C. Share their perception with the patient (e.g., "I notice you are holding your stomach, even though you say you're not in pain. Can you tell me more?").
D. Assume the patient is seeking attention.
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Jun 6, 2026
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