MABINI COLLEGES, INC.

Daet, Camarines Norte

COLLEGE OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY

BSN I – RABE 2
THEORETICAL FOUNDATION IN NURSING

Name ________________________________ Score _________ Date __________ Year & Block________

Instruction: Choose the best answer for each number.
Write the LETTER ONLY on the space provided before each number.
Situation 1. A BSN I students regularly attends her classes and participated in all class activities. She also joined in the
school and community sponsored tree planting activities and adhered to school policies. She excels in academics and
regularly represent her school in school competitions being a member of a research team.
1. The first 2 sentences showed that Elynor is abiding with the institution’s;
a. Mission b. vision c. philosophy d. none of these
2. A student who adhered to school policies and excel in her academics is a good example of a learner who showcase the
institution’s:
a. Mission b. vision c. philosophy d. none of these
3. Conduct of research and utilizing its result in the improvement of nursing care is always included in the institution’s;
a. mission b. vision c. philosophy d. none of these
4. The BSN I were discussing about the course description of NCM 100. They have learned that the following are
included in the course description, except;
a. It deals with the meta concepts of person, health, environment, and nursing as viewed by different theorists,
b. It also includes non-nursing theories sub system, development and change theories
c. Necessary nursing core competencies
d. Apply evidence-based nursing practices in the care of mother and child
5. The current Nursing curriculum being implemented in all nursing schools is based on:
a. CMO 15. S. 2015 b. CMO 15. S. 2017 c. CMO 15. S. 2016 d. CMO 15. S. 2018
Situation 2. The BSN I were discussing about nursing theory, philosophy, phenomenon, concepts and knowledge.
Jessica was quite confused about the differences of these terms. Let us help Jessica be clarified about these.
6. When it is an organized system of accepted knowledge which is composed of several ideas intended to explain a set of
fact or events we called this;
a. Philosophy b. theory c. knowledge d. concepts
7. Contrary to this, when ideas are formulated by the mind based on experience perceived and observed this refer to;
a. Philosophy b. theory c. knowledge d. concepts
8. While this are bases for subsequent development especially in area of human science. Thus, it sets forth the meaning of
phenomena through analysis, reasoning, and logical argument
a. Philosophy b. theory c. knowledge d. concepts
9. The following are characteristics of a Theory, which is not?
a. Logical in nature
b. Contribute in enriching the general body of knowledge through the studies implemented to validate them.
c. Sets forth the meaning of phenomena through analysis, reasoning and logical argument.
d. correlate concepts to generate different ways of looking at a certain phenomenon.
10. To be more clarified, concepts are of different types, this are indirectly observed or intangible. Examples of this are:
love, care, and freedom
a. Abstract b. concrete c. conceptual d. operational
11. This type of concept is directly observed or tangible. Examples are: nurse, teacher, mother.
a. Abstract b. concrete c. conceptual d. operational
12.Science is an organized body of knowledge gained through research and it involves scitific methods which includes
several steps. Which of the following steps should be done first
a. Forming hypothesis b. experimental investigation c. Observation d. conclusion
13, while this is explained a set of natural phenomena or a scientific query derived from experimental investigation.
a. Forming hypothesis c. gathering information c.Observation d. conclusion
14. According to Peplau this is the most important role of a Nurse since this strengthens the nurse-patient relationship ;
a. Surrogate b. leadership c. teaching d. counseling
15. Virginia Henderson focused on three(3) assessment phase. This involves the uses of the 14 basic needs in answering
the factors that are contributing to the illness state of the patient;
a. Assessment b. planning c. implementation d. all of these
16. Ana Louise conducted a survey and interview and gathered other pertinent data and apply statistical treatment for
interpretation. She is applying scientific method specifically;
a. Conclusion b. Observation c. experimental investigationd. forming hypothesis
17. It was also emphasized in their class that acquiring knowledge involves several cognitive processes. Which among
this processes pertains to achieving understanding of sensory data?
a.Perception b. association c. learning d. communication
18. During the class discussion a student shared that her Grandmother reiterated that using papaya, cucumber help in
maintaining the skin softness and it was her beauty regimen. In fact she had shared this with my mom which she had
adapted. This is an example of ___knowledge:
a. Traditional b. authoritative c. scientific d. practical

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 19. Her classmate , agreed to her sharing but insisted that she used different skin care regimen which was commercially
prepared based on the output of long years of study/research in its advantages. In fact, she has a soft baby skin. She is
utilizing a ;
a. Traditional b. authoritative c. scientific d. practical
20. During the students’ clinical exposure in the emergency room a client need to be inserted with an indwelling catheter
for immediate laboratory examination. A student nurse performed the procedure under the supervision of the clinical
instructor who had been trained for this procedure . The instructor had shown a/an;
a. Traditional b. authoritative c. scientific d. practical
21. The importance of metaparadigm in nursing was highlighted in NCM 100. This is a Greek word which means;
a. With and without b. With and pattern c. in and out d. in and pattern
22. Likewise, it encompasses four major concepts except;
a. Person b. health c. Nursing 4. Environment
23. One of the activities in the topic Four Ways of knowing is an essay on what is the most important form of knowing
for each nursing student. Results revealed that 75 % of the students considered application of empathetic aspects of
nursing related to understanding patients’ feelings, attitudes and point of view. This form of knowing is ;
a. Empirical b. ethic c. personal d. aesthetic
24. While 15% of the class considered factual information and scientific and evidenced-based results as the most
important in considering their nursing actions. This is based on;
a. Empirical b. ethics c. personal d. aesthetic
25. The remaining 10% of the class considered their personal judgment of right or wrong in relation to their personal
intentions in providing care to their clients. This type of knowing is
a. Empirical b. ethics c. personal d. aesthetic
26. This is a type of theory which is seldom used in nursing research because these are complex and broad in nature.
a. Critical theory b. middle-range theory c. grand theory d. all of these
27. Contrary to this, this theory is frequently used since it focusses in the discovery of ;
a. Critical theory b. middle-range theory c. grand theory d. initial theory
28. Florence Nightingale is known for her development of excellent training system in St. Thomas Hospital and King ‘s
College Hospital in London. Her contribution is focused on;
a. Practice b. education c. research d. all of these
29. The following are characteristics of Evidence-based practice as part of empirical learning. What are these?
1. Client centered 3. Scientifically based
2. Individualized to client’s need 4. Deeply rooted in the concept of human dignity
a. 1,2,3 b. 2,3,4 c. 1,3,4 d. 1,2,3,4,
30 . A Student Nurse present himself as client advocate and adhere to the client’s right to choose care. He is showing
what type of knowing?
a. Empirical b. aesthetic c. ethical d. personal
31. The CI called the attention of a student nurse and advised him to remain after the class. She confronted him and
showed evidences that he cheated in the summative examination given. She reiterated the consequences of his action.
The CI emphasized this type of knowing.
a. Empirical b. aesthetic c. ethical d. personal
32. A newly registered nurse, intended to apply in an Orthopedic Hospital. Prior to submission of her resume, she
attended seminars and conferences relative to Orthopaedic nursing. This shows that she wants to improve her knowing
on;
a. Empirical b. aesthetic c. ethical d. personal
33. These are called building blocks of theories;
a. Hypothesis b. metaparadigm c. assumption d. concepts
34 . Which of the following is/are characteristics of Evidence-based Practice(EBP) ?
a. client-centered b. health care provider centered c. environment center d. none
35. Which of the following components contribute to generate a theory?
a. Concepts b. metaparadigm c. phenomenon d. theorist
36. A Nurse observed and recorded the signs and symptoms manifested by her patient. Included were: productive cough
for 2 weeks, palor, chest and back pain and afternoon fever. The doctor prescribed the needed medicines which Nurse
Divina gave to the client . She showed;
A Traditional knowledge b. Scientific knowledge c. authoritative knowledge d. cultural knowledge
37. The Nurse carry out the doctor’s order because he is a person who has;
A Traditional knowledge b. Scientific knowledge c. authoritative knowledge d. cultural knowledge
38. Obstetric and , orthopedic nursing, Special education, public health nursing is classified as;
a. Discipline b. profession c. advocacy d. mission
39. According to Barnum this component of a theory resembles environment to which nursing acts takes place;
a. Context b. content c. process d. evaluation
40. Accordingly, this refer to the subject of the theory;
a. Context b. content c. process d. evaluation
41. Considering the metaparadigm of nursing , this refers to the external and internal aspect of life that influences a
person;
a. Person b. environment c. health d. nursing
42. This is one of the classification of theory according to function wherein the purpose is to know the properties and
working of a specific discipline ;
a. Descriptive b. explanatory c. predictive d. prescriptive

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43. This classification is also called situation-relating theory, which is generated and tested using experimental research.
This is achieved when the relationship of concepts under a certain condition are able to describe future outcomes;
a. Descriptive b. explanatory c. predictive d. prescriptive
44. Which of the following components contribute to generate a theory?
a. Metaparadigm b. concepts c. phenomenon d. nursing theorist
45. One characteristic of a theory must be;
a. Logical in nature b. paradoxical c. complex in nature d. inconsistent
46. Conceptual framework are usually represented through:
a. Diagram b. paragraph c. caricatures d. images
47. These are sets of empirical data or experiences that can be observed or touch?
a. proposition b. phenomenon c. metaparadigm d. middle-ranged theory
48. Which of the following is a component of a metaparadigm in nursing?
a. concepts b. proposition c. assumption d. nursing
49. Aesthetic knowing focuses on sharing or vividly understanding another’s feeling
a. sympathy b. empathy c. apathy d. pervert
50. This includes promotion of health, prevention of illness, and the care of the ill, disabled and dying people.
a. Sociology b. nursing c. health d. theory

KEY ANSWER: 18. A

1. A 19. C
2. B 20. B
3. C 21. B
4. D 22. D
5. B 23. D
6. B 24. A
7. D 25. B
8. A 26. C
9. C 27. B
10. A 28. D
11. B 29. A
12. C 30. A
13. D 31. C
14. D 32. D
15. B 33. D
16. C 34. B
17. A 35. A

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36. B
37. C
38. A
39. A
40. B
41. B
42. A
43. C
44. C
45. A
46. A
47. A
48. A
49. B
50. B

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