NSG 416
Theoretical Development & Conceptual
Frameworks
Midterms Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. What is the primary purpose of a conceptual framework in
nursing?
A. To reduce patient workload
B. To provide a structured approach to guide practice and
research
C. To replace nursing interventions
D. To standardize hospital policies
- ANS: B. To provide a structured approach to guide practice
and research
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, - Rationale: Conceptual frameworks help organize ideas and
guide the application of theories in practice and research.
2. Which nursing theorist is associated with the Theory of
Human Caring?
A. Florence Nightingale
B. Jean Watson
C. Hildegard Peplau
D. Dorothea Orem
- ANS: B. Jean Watson
- Rationale: Jean Watson developed the Theory of Human
Caring, emphasizing caring as the core of nursing practice.
3. What is the difference between a theory and a conceptual
framework?
A. Theories are broad ideas, while conceptual frameworks are
specific predictions.
B. Conceptual frameworks are untested, while theories are
tested explanations of phenomena.
C. Conceptual frameworks focus only on clinical practice.
D. Theories and conceptual frameworks are the same.
- ANS: B. Conceptual frameworks are untested, while
theories are tested explanations of phenomena.
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, - Rationale: Conceptual frameworks provide structures for
theory development and may lack empirical testing, unlike
theories.
4. In which stage of theoretical development is a concept
operationally defined for research?
A. Conceptualization
B. Empirical testing
C. Application
D. Dissemination
- ANS: A. Conceptualization
- Rationale: During conceptualization, abstract concepts are
defined and made measurable for research purposes.
5. Which conceptual framework focuses on the relationship
between the patient and environment in promoting healing?
A. Neuman Systems Model
B. Florence Nightingale’s Environmental Theory
C. Watson’s Theory of Caring
D. Roy Adaptation Model
- ANS: B. Florence Nightingale’s Environmental Theory
©2025
Theoretical Development & Conceptual
Frameworks
Midterms Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. What is the primary purpose of a conceptual framework in
nursing?
A. To reduce patient workload
B. To provide a structured approach to guide practice and
research
C. To replace nursing interventions
D. To standardize hospital policies
- ANS: B. To provide a structured approach to guide practice
and research
©2025
, - Rationale: Conceptual frameworks help organize ideas and
guide the application of theories in practice and research.
2. Which nursing theorist is associated with the Theory of
Human Caring?
A. Florence Nightingale
B. Jean Watson
C. Hildegard Peplau
D. Dorothea Orem
- ANS: B. Jean Watson
- Rationale: Jean Watson developed the Theory of Human
Caring, emphasizing caring as the core of nursing practice.
3. What is the difference between a theory and a conceptual
framework?
A. Theories are broad ideas, while conceptual frameworks are
specific predictions.
B. Conceptual frameworks are untested, while theories are
tested explanations of phenomena.
C. Conceptual frameworks focus only on clinical practice.
D. Theories and conceptual frameworks are the same.
- ANS: B. Conceptual frameworks are untested, while
theories are tested explanations of phenomena.
©2025
, - Rationale: Conceptual frameworks provide structures for
theory development and may lack empirical testing, unlike
theories.
4. In which stage of theoretical development is a concept
operationally defined for research?
A. Conceptualization
B. Empirical testing
C. Application
D. Dissemination
- ANS: A. Conceptualization
- Rationale: During conceptualization, abstract concepts are
defined and made measurable for research purposes.
5. Which conceptual framework focuses on the relationship
between the patient and environment in promoting healing?
A. Neuman Systems Model
B. Florence Nightingale’s Environmental Theory
C. Watson’s Theory of Caring
D. Roy Adaptation Model
- ANS: B. Florence Nightingale’s Environmental Theory
©2025
