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The term “conceptual model” is often used interchangeably with “grand theory” because both:

A. Provide specific instructions for patient care.
B. Are narrow in scope and easily testable.
C. Offer a broad framework of abstract concepts about nursing.
D. Are borrowed from other disciplines.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

Why is it important for nurses to understand the different types of theories?

A. To choose the most prestigious theory for their practice.
B. To pass their BSN examinations.
C. To select the most appropriate theoretical framework for a specific clinical or research problem.
D. To be able to create their own grand theory.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The main criticism of many grand theories is their:

A. Simplicity and lack of complexity.
B. Abstractness, which makes them difficult to test and apply directly.
C. Over-reliance on evidence from medical research.
D. Focus on only one aspect of the nursing metaparadigm.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

Applied theories are best described as those which:

A. Are philosophical and difficult to test.
B. Guide the day-to-day work of nurses in a direct way.
C. Are no longer relevant to modern practice.
D. Focus on the history of nursing.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is frequently used in nursing to prioritize care. This is a classic example of a:

A. Grand nursing theory
B. Middle-range nursing theory
C. Practice-level nursing theory
D. Borrowed theory
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A “borrowed theory” in nursing is a theory that:

A. Was developed by a famous nurse from the past.
B. Is no longer used in modern nursing practice.
C. Was taken from another discipline like sociology or psychology and adapted for nursing.
D. Is simple enough for nursing students to understand without prior knowledge.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

Leininger’s Theory of Culture Care Diversity and Universality is considered a middle-range theory because it:

A. Applies only to nurses working in international settings.
B. Is too complex to be considered a practice theory.
C. Focuses on the specific phenomenon of culture in relation to nursing care.
D. Provides a broad overview of all nursing actions.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

Theories that are narrow in scope and developed for a specific patient population are called:

A. Grand theories
B. Middle-range theories
C. Practice-level theories
D. Conceptual models
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

Which statement accurately distinguishes between a grand theory and a middle-range theory?

A. Grand theories are easily testable, while middle-range theories are not.
B. Grand theories provide a broad worldview, while middle-range theories focus on a specific area of practice.
C. Grand theories are developed by a single theorist, while middle-range theories are developed by committees.
D. Grand theories are only used in academia, while middle-range theories are only used in clinical practice.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

Middle-range theories are often considered more useful for daily practice and research because they:

A. Are more abstract and complex than grand theories.
B. Are less specific and have fewer defined concepts.
C. Focus on a specific phenomenon and have concepts that are easier to measure.
D. Are developed by physicians rather than nurses.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

Which of the following is an example of a Grand Theory?

A. Pender's Health Promotion Model
B. Kolcaba's Theory of Comfort
C. Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory
D. Theory of Postpartum Depression
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

Grand theories in nursing are primarily concerned with:

A. Providing specific, step-by-step instructions for nursing procedures.
B. Addressing a narrow and specific aspect of the nursing process.
C. Offering a broad, abstract, and philosophical view of nursing.
D. Being easily tested through empirical research methods.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A nurse researches the effectiveness of a particular wound care protocol derived from a nursing theory. This is an example of the link between:

A. Theory and education.
B. Theory and administration.
C. Theory and research.
D. Research and metaparadigm.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The statement “Nursing is a unique profession that is distinct from medicine” is best described as a:

A. Concept
B. Proposition
C. Phenomenon
D. Metaparadigm concept
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

How does nursing theory foster critical thinking?

A. By providing nurses with fixed protocols that must be followed without question.
B. By offering a variety of perspectives to analyze and interpret clinical situations.
C. By confirming that the nurse's initial intuition is always correct.
D. By minimizing the need to communicate with the patient.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The ultimate goal of applying nursing theory to patient care is to:

A. Standardize the nurse's daily routine and workflow.
B. Describe, explain, predict, and/or prescribe nursing care.
C. Ensure that documentation meets legal requirements.
D. Justify the need for more nursing staff in a hospital.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

An ‘assumption’ in a nursing theory is a statement that is:

A. Proven to be true through rigorous scientific research.
B. Accepted as true without proof, forming the foundation of the theory.
C. A prediction about the relationship between two concepts.
D. A specific guideline for how to perform a nursing procedure.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
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