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1. Theory comes from the greek word THOERIA

which means ______________?
2. 5. The four metaparadigm concepts.
6. A type of nursing theory that has the broadest in
scope, represents the most abstract level of
development, and addresses the broad phenomena of
concern within the discipline.
7. A type of nursing theory according to function that
serves to identify the properties and working of a
discipline?

8. These are theories, according to Peplau, revolve

around the relationships nurses form with their
patients?
9. 13. Criteria for Evaluating Theoretical Works.
14. Also known as The Nightingale of Modern
Nursing.
15. ________________ believed that five points were
essential in achieving a healthful house: pure air,
pure water, efficient drainage, cleanliness and light.

ANSWERS

1. Theory comes from the greek word THOERIA

which means ______________? TO SPECULATE
2. 5. The four metaparadigm concepts.

METAPARADIGM CONCEPTS
THE PERSON
THE ENVIRONMENT
HEALTH
NURSING (GOALS,
ROLES & FUNCTIONS)

6. A type of nursing theory that has the broadest in

scope, represents the most abstract level of
development, and addresses the broad phenomena of
concern within the discipline. GRAND THEORY
7. A type of nursing theory according to function that
serves to identify the properties and working of a
discipline? DESCRIPTIVE THEORIES
8. These are theories, according to Peplau, revolve
around the relationships nurses form with their
patients? INTERACTION THEORIES

9. 13. Criteria for Evaluating Theoretical Works.

FRAMEWORK OF ANALYSIS

Criteria for Evaluating Theoretical Works

CLARITY

Major Concepts and subconcepts and their

definitions are identified.
The danger of lost
meaning when terms
are borrowed from
other disciplines and
used in a different
context. (Ellis)

HOW CLEAR IS YOUR THEORY?

Diagrams and examples

may facilitate clarity and
should be consistent.

SIMPLICITY
How simple is this theory?

Nurse in practice need simple

theory, such as middle-range theory
to guide practice. (Chinn and
Kramer)
The most useful theory provides the
greatest sense of understanding.
(Reynolds)
Elegant in its simplicity, even
though it may be broad in content.
(Walker and Avant)

GENERALITY
How general is this theory?

Scopes of concepts and goals

within the theory are examined.
The situations the theory
applies to should not be limited.
The broader the scope, the
greater the significance of
the theory. (Chinn and
Kramer)

EMPIRICAL
PRECISION

How accessible is this theory?

How well the evidence

supports the theory is
indicative of empirical
adequacy. (Hardy)
Other scientists should be
able to evaluate and verify
results by themselves.

DERIVABLE
CONSEQUENCE

How important is this theory?

It is essential for a
theory to develop and
guide
practice...Theories
should reveal what
knowledge nurses
must and should,
spend time pursuing.

14. Also known as The Nightingale of Modern

Nursing. VIRGINIA HENDERSON
FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE
15. ________________________believed
that five
points were essential in achieving a healthful house:
pure air, pure water, efficient drainage, cleanliness
and light.