Deck 18: Jean Watsons Theory of Human Caring

Question 1

In her discussion of the application of Watson's theory, Woodward proposes that collaboration and co-creation are key elements in the endeavors to translate Caring Theory into practice. She suggests that they:

A) Reveal the nonlinear process and relational aspect of caring praxis.
B) Demonstrate the power of a team approach.
C) Provide a creative element to the endeavor.
D) Reveal the true nature of those involved in the enterprise.

Answer 1

Reveal the nonlinear process and relational aspect of caring praxis.

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

Behavioral systems perspective of nurse-patient interaction.

Question 3

A caring occasion occurs whenever:

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 and phenomenal fields in a human-to-human transaction.
D) The nurse has advanced intuitive skills.

Answer 3

The nurse and another come together with their unique life histories and phenomenal fields in a human-to-human transaction.

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

The terms transpersonal and a transpersonal caring relationship are foundational to Watson's work. "Transpersonal" conveys a concern for:

A) The inner life world and subjective meaning of another who is fully embodied.
B) Going beyond the ego self and beyond the given moment.
C) Reaching to the deeper connections to spirit and with the broader universe and societal and spiritual environment.
D) A & C
E) All of the above

Question 6

Woodward suggests there is a new emphasis on a change of consciousness, a focused intentionality toward caring and healing relationships and modalities, a shift toward a spiritualization of health as opposed to a limited medicalized view.

Question 7

According to Watson, consciousness:

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 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.

Question 9

The caring-healing modalities within the context of transpersonal caring/caritas consciousness potentiate harmony, wholeness, and unity of being by releasing:

A) Neuromuscular tension.
B) Old childhood memories.
C) Some of the disharmony, the blocked energy that interferes with the natural healing processes.
D) A & B

Question 10

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

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 a problem-solving skills to implement the nursing process.
E) Provision for a supportive, protective, and/or corrective mental, physical, societal, and spiritual environment.

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

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

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