DEFINITIONS

Question 1

It is an organized system of accepted knowledge that is composed of concepts, propositions, definitions and assumptions intended to explain a set of fact, event or phenomena.

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Theory

Question 2

Theory is a set concepts and propositions that provide an early way to view phenomena according to whom?

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DeLaune & Ladner 2006

Question 3

Theory is an abstract statement formulated to predict, explain or describe the relationships among concepts, constructs or events according to whom?

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Mosby 2006

Question 4

Theory is a propositions or system of ideas that is proposed to explain a given phenomenon according to whom?

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Kozier 2008

Question 5

It is an abstract or generic idea generalized from a particular instances.

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Concept

Question 6

In the Diagram of Concept, what is the correct sequence?

A. Systematically organized
B. THEORY
C. PHENOMENA
D. VIEW
E. Concepts, Proposition, Assumption, Definitions

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E → A → B → D → C

Question 7

It is a group of interrelated concepts that are developed from various studies of disciplines and related experiences.

It aims to view the essence of nursing care.

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Nursing Theory

Question 8

An articulated and communicated conceptualization of invented or discovered reality in or pertaining to nursing for the purpose of describing, explaining, predicting, or prescribing nursing care.

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Nursing Theory

Question 9

In the Diagram of Nursing Theory, what is the correct sequence?

A. Describes, Explains, Predicts, Prescribes

B. Nursing Care

C. Theory

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C → A → B

Question 10

According to _____, Nursing is the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual or potential health problem.

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ANA or American Nurses Association

Question 11

According to _____, Nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups and communities, sick or well and in all settings.

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ICN or International Council of Nurses

Question 12

According to ______, Nursing is about assisting clients in the performance of activities contributing to health, its recovery or peaceful death that clients will perform unaided, if they had the necessary will, strength or knowledge.

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Henderson’s

Question 13

According to _____, Nursing is an art and science of caring for individuals, families, groups and communities geared toward promotion and restoration of health, prevention of illness, alleviation of suffering and assisting clients to face death with dignity and peace.

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ADPCN or Association of Deans of Philippine Colleges of Nursing

Question 14

It comes from the Greek word “meta” which means with and “paradeigma” which means pattern

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Metaparadigms

Question 15

What are the four metaparadigms of nursing?

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1. Person
2. Environment
3. Health
4. Nursing

Question 16

It is the recipient of nursing care like individuals, families & communities.

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Person

Question 17

Th external & internal aspects of life that influence the person.

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Environment

Question 18

The holistic level of wellness that the person experiences.

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Health

Question 19

The interventions of the nurse rendering care in support of or in cooperation with the client.

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Nursing

Question 20

It sets forth the meaning of phenomena through analysis, reasoning, and logical argument.

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Philosophy

Question 21

Are representations of an ideas or body of knowledge based on the own understanding or perception of a person or researcher on a certain topic, phenomena or theory.

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Conceptual Models or Framework

Question 22

Determine the right sequence:

A. Lowered Blood Pressure
B. Person
C. Physical Fitness Exercise

Answer 22

B → C → A

Question 23

These are the building blocks of theories.

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Concepts

Question 24

What are the two types of concepts?

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1. Abstract concepts
2. Concrete concepts

Question 25

This is the type of concept that are indirectly observed or intangible.

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Abstract concepts

Question 26

This is the type of concept that are directly observed or tangible.

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Concrete concepts

Question 27

It refers to any systematic knowledge or practice in a discipline of study.

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Science

Question 28

It refers to a system of acquiring knowledge based on the scientific method.

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Science

Question 29

The organized body of knowledge gained through research.

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Science

Question 30

Information skills, and expertise acquired by a person through various life experiences, or through formal/informal learning such as formal education, self-study, vocational.

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Knowledge

Question 31

Knowledge-acquirement involves several cognitive process. What are these?

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KNOWLEDGE → Perception and Learning Under Perception:→Association and Reasoning Under Learning: → Communication

Question 32

Achieving understanding of sensory data.

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Perception

Question 33

Acquiring experience, skills, information and values.

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Learning

Question 34

Mental process of seeking conclusions through reason.

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Reasoning

Question 35

Combining 2 or more concepts/ideas to form a new concept, of for comparison.

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Association

Question 36

Transferring data from sender to receiver using different mediums or tools of communication.

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Communication

Question 37

A sets of empirical data or experiences that can be physically observed or tangible such as crying or grimacing when in pain.

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Phenomenon