Question 1

Watson's original caring theory consisted of the ten caritas processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The action and choice by the nurse and other to be in the moment is considered a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Caring moment.
B)  Caring consciousness.
C)  Caring relationship.
D)  Caring occasion. A

Question 3

Watson's theory can be read as a philosophy,an ethic,a paradigm,an expanded science model,or a theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Watson's original 10 carative factors include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Formation of a humanistic-altruistic system of values.
B)  Cultivation of sensitivity to one's self and to others.
C)  Promotion and acceptance of the expression of positive and negative feelings.
D)  Systematic use of problem-solving skills to implement the nursing process.
E)  Provision for a supportive,protective,and/or corrective mental,physical,societal,and spiritual environment.

Question 5

The dynamic of transpersonal caring (healing)within a caring moment is manifest in:

Accepted Answer

A)  A full intention.
B)  A field of consciousness.
C)  A field of dreams.
D)  An interpersonal transaction.

Question 6

According to Watson,consciousness:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is contained.
B)  Is interconnected.
C)  Is communicated to the one being cared for.
D)  Exists through and transcends time and space.
E)  All of the above.

Question 7

A transpersonal caring occasion occurs whenever:

Accepted Answer

A)  The nurse has a feeling of compassion toward the patient.
B)  The nurse and the patient know and like one another.
C)  The nurse and another come together with their unique life histories
D)  The nurse has advanced intuitive skills.

Question 8

Watson proposes that: The nurse's moral commitment,intentionality,and caritas consciousness is to protect,enhance,promote,and potentiate human dignity,wholeness,and healing,wherein a person creates or co-creates his or her own meaning for existence,healing,wholeness,and living and dying.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Watson's theory continues to expand and evolve,reflecting caring science as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Curative.
B)  Sacred.
C)  Technological.
D)  Transpersonal.

Question 10

When a nurse and another come together with their unique life histories in a human-to-human transaction,this is considered a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Caring occasion.
B)  Caring moment.
C)  Caring consciousness.
D)  Caring relationship.

Question 11

According to Watson,________ "seeks to connect with and embrace the spirit or soul of the other through the process of caring and healing and being in authentic relation in the moment":

Accepted Answer

A)  Transpersonal caring moment
B)  Caritas Processes®
C)  Universals of human caring
D)  Transpersonal caring

Question 12

The major conceptual elements of Watson's caring theory include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Transpersonal caring relationship.
B)  10 carative factors.
C)  Behavioral systems perspective of nurse-patient interaction.
D)  Caring moment/caring occasion.

Exam 18: Jean Watsons Theory of Unitary Caring Science and Theory of Human Caring