Kozier Erbs Fundamentals of Nursing Concepts Process and

Kozier & Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing Concepts, Process, and Practice TENTH EDITION CHAPTER 3 Nursing Theories and Conceptual Frameworks Kozier & Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing, Tenth Edition Audrey Berman | Shirlee Snyder | Geralyn Frandsen Copyright © 2016, 2012, 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Question 1 "A supposition or system of ideas that is proposed to explain a given phenomenon" best defines which of the following? Kozier & Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing, Tenth Edition Audrey Berman | Shirlee Snyder | Geralyn Frandsen Copyright © 2016, 2012, 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Question 1 Choices a. b. c. d. A A conceptual framework theory paradigm Kozier & Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing, Tenth Edition Audrey Berman | Shirlee Snyder | Geralyn Frandsen Copyright © 2016, 2012, 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Question 1 Answer a. b. c. d. A conceptual framework A theory A paradigm Kozier & Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing, Tenth Edition Audrey Berman | Shirlee Snyder | Geralyn Frandsen Copyright © 2016, 2012, 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Question 1 Rationales a. Concepts are mental images which are included within a theory. b. A conceptual framework is a group of related ideas, statements, or concepts. c. Correct. A supposition or system of ideas proposed to explain a given phenomenon is a theory. d. A paradigm is a pattern of shared understandings and assumptions about reality and the world. Kozier & Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing, Tenth Edition Audrey Berman | Shirlee Snyder | Geralyn Frandsen Copyright © 2016, 2012, 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Question 2 "A group of related ideas or statements" best defines which of the following? Kozier & Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing, Tenth Edition Audrey Berman | Shirlee Snyder | Geralyn Frandsen Copyright © 2016, 2012, 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Question 2 Choices a. b. c. d. Philosophy A conceptual framework A theory A paradigm Kozier & Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing, Tenth Edition Audrey Berman | Shirlee Snyder | Geralyn Frandsen Copyright © 2016, 2012, 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Question 2 Answer a. b. c. d. Philosophy A conceptual framework A theory A paradigm Kozier & Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing, Tenth Edition Audrey Berman | Shirlee Snyder | Geralyn Frandsen Copyright © 2016, 2012, 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Question 2 Rationales a. A philosophy is a belief system. b. Correct. A group of related ideas or statements is a conceptual framework. c. A theory is a supposition or system of ideas proposed to explain a given phenomenon. d. A paradigm is a pattern of shared understandings and assumptions about reality and the world. Kozier & Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing, Tenth Edition Audrey Berman | Shirlee Snyder | Geralyn Frandsen Copyright © 2016, 2012, 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Question 3 "A set of shared understandings and assumptions about reality and the world" is a definition for which of the following? Kozier & Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing, Tenth Edition Audrey Berman | Shirlee Snyder | Geralyn Frandsen Copyright © 2016, 2012, 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Question 3 Choices a. b. c. d. A A conceptual framework practice discipline paradigm Kozier & Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing, Tenth Edition Audrey Berman | Shirlee Snyder | Geralyn Frandsen Copyright © 2016, 2012, 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Question 3 Answer a. b. c. d. A conceptual framework A practice discipline A paradigm Kozier & Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing, Tenth Edition Audrey Berman | Shirlee Snyder | Geralyn Frandsen Copyright © 2016, 2012, 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Question 3 Rationales a. Concepts are mental images. b. A conceptual framework is a group of related ideas, statements, or concepts. c. A practice discipline is a field of study in which the central focus is performance of a professional role. d. Correct. A set of shared understandings and assumptions about reality and the world is a paradigm. Kozier & Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing, Tenth Edition Audrey Berman | Shirlee Snyder | Geralyn Frandsen Copyright © 2016, 2012, 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Question 4 Which provides the best explanation for describing nursing as a practice discipline? Kozier & Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing, Tenth Edition Audrey Berman | Shirlee Snyder | Geralyn Frandsen Copyright © 2016, 2012, 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Question 4 Choices a. Nursing focuses on performing the professional role. b. It takes time and experience to become a competent nurse. c. Research and theory development is a central focus. d. Nurses function as members of a team who form a practice group. Kozier & Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing, Tenth Edition Audrey Berman | Shirlee Snyder | Geralyn Frandsen Copyright © 2016, 2012, 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Question 4 Answer a. Nursing focuses on performing the professional role. b. It takes time and experience to become a competent nurse. c. Research and theory development is a central focus. d. Nurses function as members of a team who form a practice group. Kozier & Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing, Tenth Edition Audrey Berman | Shirlee Snyder | Geralyn Frandsen Copyright © 2016, 2012, 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Question 4 Rationales a. Correct. Practice disciplines are fields of study in which the central focus is performance of a professional role. b. Time and experience are necessary for developing proficiency in any profession or career. c. Research and theory development do not have performance as their primary focus. d. The primary focus of nursing is providing quality service to humans. Team or group practice can be part of a career in humanities, computer science, or rocket science. Kozier & Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing, Tenth Edition Audrey Berman | Shirlee Snyder | Geralyn Frandsen Copyright © 2016, 2012, 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved