Chapter 7

Question 1

Framework

Answer 1

Brief explanation of a theory or portions of a theory to be tested
–Abstract, logical structure of meaning, such as a portion of a theory which guides the development of the study and enables the researcher to link the findings to nursing’s body of knowledge

Question 2

Theory

Answer 2

Made up of a set of concepts, definitions, and propositions all in which relate to one another

Question 3

Fundamental Concepts for Nursing Theory

Answer 3

Health, Humans, Nursing Actions, Environment

Question 4

Construct

Answer 4

The most abstract term; very general meanings

Question 5

Relational statement also called propositions

Answer 5

Clarifies the type of relationship that exists between or among concepts
–are what are tested through research

Question 6

Relational statement example

Answer 6

High blood pressure was influenced by patterns of anger expression and stress

Question 7

Conceptual models or conceptual frameworks/Grand nursing theories

Answer 7

The most abstract theories