TYPES OF THEORIES

Question 1

These are theories about theories, focusing on the nature of theories themselves.

Answer 1

Metatheories

Question 2

These are broad and complex theories that provide a general framework for understanding nursing concepts.

Answer 2

Grand Theories

Question 3

They require further research to be fully tested.

Answer 3

Grand Theories

Question 4

These are more focused theories that address specific phenomena or concepts within nursing practice.

Answer 4

Middle-range Theories

Question 5

They are less abstract and can be applied directly to practice.

Answer 5

Middle-range Theories

Question 6

These theories describe nursing phenomena, speculate on their causes, and predict their consequences

Answer 6

Descriptive Theories

Question 7

They are the first level of theory development

Answer 7

Descriptive Theories

Question 8

These theories address nursing interventions and predict their outcomes

Answer 8

Prescriptive Theories

Question 9

They are action-oriented and test the validity and predictability of nursing interventions

Answer 9

Prescriptive Theories