Question 1

Nursing researchers may prefer to use middle range theories for which of the following reasons?&#10;A) More abstract&#10;B) Easy to generalize&#10;C) Provide basis for testable hypotheses&#10;D) Address nursing as an entire disciple

Accepted Answer

Middle range theories are preferred by nursing researchers because they are specific enough to provide a solid basis for developing testable hypotheses. Unlike grand theories, which are more abstract and broad, middle range theories focus on a specific aspect of nursing, making them more practical for empirical testing.

Question 2

Characteristics of middle range theories include all of the following except which one?&#10;A) Straightforward and relatively simple&#10;B) Receptive to empirical testing&#10;C) Primarily center on client problems&#10;D) Include other disciplines

Accepted Answer

Middle range theories are typically focused within the discipline of nursing and are not designed to include or integrate other disciplines extensively. They are more specific and targeted than grand theories, making them more applicable to nursing practice and research.

Question 3

Middle range theories link phenomena or concepts in which way?&#10;A) Relationship statements&#10;B) Schema models&#10;C) Implicit information&#10;D) Descriptive statements

Accepted Answer

Middle range theories often use relationship statements to link phenomena or concepts, providing a framework for understanding how they are connected.

Question 4

A middle range theory with a high level of abstraction is considered which of the following?&#10;A) High-middle theory&#10;B) Middle theory&#10;C) Low-middle theory&#10;D) Grand theory

Accepted Answer

Middle range theories with a high level of abstraction are referred to as High-middle theories. They are more abstract than basic middle range theories but not as broad or general as grand theories.

Question 5

From which of the following are middle range theories most often developed?&#10;A) Abstract concepts&#10;B) Metatheory&#10;C) Global viewpoints&#10;D) Nursing Practice

Accepted Answer

Middle range theories are most often developed from nursing practice. They are designed to bridge the gap between grand nursing theories, which are broad and abstract, and nursing practice, providing more specific and testable hypotheses.

Question 6

Middle range theories need to consider the nursing practice. How would this be incorporated into the theory?&#10;A) Use only the nursing metaparadigm concepts&#10;B) Describe concepts in user-friendly style&#10;C) Develop the theory based on abstract concepts&#10;D) Provide extensive examples in the theory

Accepted Answer

Middle range theories should describe concepts in a user-friendly style to ensure they are applicable and understandable in nursing practice.

Question 7

From which of the following are middle range theories derived or developed?&#10;A) Grand Theory&#10;B) Practice&#10;C) Interdisciplinary Theory&#10;D) Education

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

On what criteria should middle range theories be evaluated?&#10;A) Criteria are the same for all theories.&#10;B) Criteria developed for each individual theory.&#10;C) Similar criteria as grand with consideration for differences.&#10;D) Criteria used for practice theories are appropriate for middle range theory.

Accepted Answer

Middle range theories are evaluated based on similar criteria as grand theories but with consideration for their differences. This is because middle range theories are more focused and less abstract than grand theories, thus requiring a slightly adjusted set of criteria that acknowledges their specific scope and application.

Question 9

What is one of the major roles of middle range theories?&#10;A) Defines components of nursing science.&#10;B) Tests hypotheses in practice setting.&#10;C) Compares theory in concepts and practice.&#10;D) Provides general overview of nursing practice.

Accepted Answer

Defines components of nursing science.

Deck 10: Introduction to Middle Range Nursing Theories