A nurse is using theoretical knowledge in nursing practice to ...

[tatyanajohnson]

A nurse is using theoretical knowledge in nursing practice to provide patient care. Which nursing behavior is an example of theoretical knowledge?
 
  a. Reads about different concepts
  b. Reflects on clinical experiences
  c. Combines the art and science of nursing
  d. Creates a narrow understanding of nursing practice

Question 2

A nurse is using Maslow's hierarchy of needs to prioritize care. Place the levels in order of basic priority to highest priority that the nurse will follow.
 
  1. Physiological
  2. Self-esteem
  3. Self-actualization
  4. Safety and security
  5. Love and belonging
  a. 4, 1, 2, 3, 5
  b. 1, 4, 5, 3, 2
  c. 4, 5, 3, 2, 1
  d. 1, 4, 5, 2, 3

[jordangronback]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Theoretical knowledge is acquired through reading, observing, or discussing concepts. The goals of theoretical knowledge are to stimulate thinking and create a broad understanding of nursing science and practices. Experiential, or clinical, knowledge is formed from nurses' clinical experiences. Both types of knowledge are needed in order to provide safe, comprehensive nursing care.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Maslow's hierarchy is as follows: physiological, safety and security, love and belonging, self-esteem, and self-actualization.