Mock Quiz

What is the definition of a theory?

• A collection of unrelated facts

• An organized system of accepted knowledge it is based on data

• A personal opinion on events

• A random guess about phenomena

Which of the following is NOT a component of theory?

• Hypotheses

• Assumptions

• Propositions

• Concepts

What does a proposition explain?

• The history of nursing

• The relationship of different concepts

• The definition of nursing

• The assumptions in a theory

What type of theory is focused on describing a phenomenon based on the 5 senses?

• Predictive Theory

• Prescriptive Theory

• Descriptive Theory

• Explanatory Theory

Which of the following is an example of a concrete concept?

• Freedom

• Nurse

• Care

• Love

What is the purpose of nursing theory?

• To create confusion

• To replace practical skills

• To describe, explain, predict, or prescribe nursing care

• To provide entertainment

What does the term 'metaparadigm' refer to?

• A specific nursing intervention

• A historical event in nursing

• A type of nursing practice

• A model used to show relationships among theories, with patterns

Which of the following is a characteristic of a profession?

• Utilizes a well-defined body of specialized knowledge

• Does not require higher education

• Lacks a defined body of knowledge

• Is based solely on personal experience

What is an assumption in a theory?

• A personal belief

• An idea that the theorist presume to be true

• A proven fact

• An observation made during research

What type of theory is concerned with how properties relate and affect a discipline?

• Predictive Theory

• Prescriptive Theory

• Explanatory Theory

• Descriptive Theory