Question 1

From which of the following are middle range theories derived or developed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Grand Theory 
B)  Practice 
C)  Interdisciplinary Theory 
D)  Education 
A)  Grand Theory 
B)  Practice 
C)  Interdisciplinary Theory 
D)  Education B

Question 2

Nursing researchers may prefer to use middle range theories for which of the following reasons?

Accepted Answer

A)  More abstract 
B)  Easy to generalize 
C)  Provide basis for testable hypotheses 
D)  Address nursing as an entire disciple 
A)  More abstract 
B)  Easy to generalize 
C)  Provide basis for testable hypotheses 
D)  Address nursing as an entire disciple C

Question 3

Middle range theories link phenomena or concepts in which way?

Accepted Answer

A)  Relationship statements 
B)  Schema models 
C)  Implicit information 
D)  Descriptive statements 
A)  Relationship statements 
B)  Schema models 
C)  Implicit information 
D)  Descriptive statements A

Question 4

On what criteria should middle range theories be evaluated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Criteria are the same for all theories. 
B)  Criteria developed for each individual theory. 
C)  Similar criteria as grand with consideration for differences. 
D)  Criteria used for practice theories are appropriate for middle range theory. 
A)  Criteria are the same for all theories. 
B)  Criteria developed for each individual theory. 
C)  Similar criteria as grand with consideration for differences. 
D)  Criteria used for practice theories are appropriate for middle range theory.

Question 5

A middle range theory with a high level of abstraction is considered which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  High-middle theory 
B)  Middle theory 
C)  Low-middle theory 
D)  Grand theory 
A)  High-middle theory 
B)  Middle theory 
C)  Low-middle theory 
D)  Grand theory

Question 6

What is one of the major roles of middle range theories?

Accepted Answer

A)  Defines components of nursing science. 
B)  Tests hypotheses in practice setting. 
C)  Compares theory in concepts and practice. 
D)  Provides general overview of nursing practice. 
A)  Defines components of nursing science. 
B)  Tests hypotheses in practice setting. 
C)  Compares theory in concepts and practice. 
D)  Provides general overview of nursing practice.

Question 7

From which of the following are middle range theories most often developed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Abstract concepts 
B)  Metatheory 
C)  Global viewpoints 
D)  Nursing Practice 
A)  Abstract concepts 
B)  Metatheory 
C)  Global viewpoints 
D)  Nursing Practice

Question 8

Characteristics of middle range theories include all of the following except which one?

Accepted Answer

A)  Straightforward and relatively simple 
B)  Receptive to empirical testing 
C)  Primarily center on client problems 
D)  Include other disciplines 
A)  Straightforward and relatively simple 
B)  Receptive to empirical testing 
C)  Primarily center on client problems 
D)  Include other disciplines

Question 9

Middle range theories need to consider the nursing practice. How would this be incorporated into the theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use only the nursing metaparadigm concepts 
B)  Describe concepts in user-friendly style 
C)  Develop the theory based on abstract concepts 
D)  Provide extensive examples in the theory 
A)  Use only the nursing metaparadigm concepts 
B)  Describe concepts in user-friendly style 
C)  Develop the theory based on abstract concepts 
D)  Provide extensive examples in the theory

From which of the following are middle range theories derived or developed?

Nursing researchers may prefer to use middle range theories for which of the following reasons?

Middle range theories link phenomena or concepts in which way?

On what criteria should middle range theories be evaluated?

A middle range theory with a high level of abstraction is considered which of the following?

What is one of the major roles of middle range theories?

From which of the following are middle range theories most often developed?

Characteristics of middle range theories include all of the following except which one?

Middle range theories need to consider the nursing practice. How would this be incorporated into the theory?

Philosophy, Science, and Nursing

Overview of Theory in Nursing

Concept Development: Clarifying Meaning of Terms

Theory Development: Structuring Conceptual Relationships in Nursing

Theory Analysis and Evaluation

Overview of Grand Nursing Theories

Grand Nursing Theories Based on Human Needs

Grand Nursing Theories Based on Interactive Process

Grand Nursing Theories Based on Unitary Process

Overview of Selected Middle Range Nursing Theories

Evidence-Based Practice and Nursing Theory

Theories From the Sociologic Sciences

Theories From the Behavioral Sciences

Theories From the Biomedical Sciences

Ethical Theories and Principles

Theories, Models, and Frameworks From Leadership and Management

Learning Theories

Application of Theory in Nursing Practice

Application of Theory in Nursing Research

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Exam 10: Introduction to Middle Range Nursing Theories

From which of the following are middle range theories derived or developed?

Nursing researchers may prefer to use middle range theories for which of the following reasons?

Middle range theories link phenomena or concepts in which way?

On what criteria should middle range theories be evaluated?

A middle range theory with a high level of abstraction is considered which of the following?

What is one of the major roles of middle range theories?

From which of the following are middle range theories most often developed?

Characteristics of middle range theories include all of the following except which one?

Middle range theories need to consider the nursing practice. How would this be incorporated into the theory?

Philosophy, Science, and Nursing

Overview of Theory in Nursing

Concept Development: Clarifying Meaning of Terms

Theory Development: Structuring Conceptual Relationships in Nursing

Theory Analysis and Evaluation

Overview of Grand Nursing Theories

Grand Nursing Theories Based on Human Needs

Grand Nursing Theories Based on Interactive Process

Grand Nursing Theories Based on Unitary Process

Overview of Selected Middle Range Nursing Theories

Evidence-Based Practice and Nursing Theory

Theories From the Sociologic Sciences

Theories From the Behavioral Sciences

Theories From the Biomedical Sciences

Ethical Theories and Principles

Theories, Models, and Frameworks From Leadership and Management

Learning Theories

Application of Theory in Nursing Practice

Application of Theory in Nursing Research

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