Deck 10: Introduction to Middle Range Nursing Theories

Question 1

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

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

Answer 1

Provide basis for testable hypotheses

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

Include other disciplines

Question 3

Middle range theories link phenomena or concepts in which way?

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

Answer 3

Relationship statements

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

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

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

On what criteria should middle range theories be evaluated?

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 9

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

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.