Question 1

Smith's unitary theory of caring was influenced by which of the following theorists?&#10;A) Jean Watson&#10;B) Martha Rogers&#10;C) Margaret Newman&#10;D) All the above

Accepted Answer

Smith's unitary theory of caring was influenced by all the above theorists, Jean Watson, Martha Rogers, and Margaret Newman. Smith's theory emphasizes the interconnectedness between the nurse and patient, as well as the environment in which care is provided. Watson's theory focuses on the importance of humanistic values and relationships in nursing, while Rogers' theory highlights the interconnectedness between human beings and the environment. Newman's theory emphasizes the importance of understanding the patient's perspective and experience of health and illness. All of these theories influenced Smith's perspective on caring in nursing.

Question 2

Which concept of Smith's Unitary Theory of Caring is lived in nursing practice through sensing the readiness to begin to talk about sensitive issues or take on a major life change of the patient?&#10;A) Manifesting intentions&#10;B) Appreciating pattern&#10;C) Attuning to dynamic flow&#10;D) Experiencing the infinite

Accepted Answer

Attuning to dynamic flow involves being present in the moment and sensing the patient's needs, including their readiness to discuss sensitive topics or make major life changes. This concept is essential in nursing practice, as it allows nurses to support their patients in a way that promotes their overall health and well-being.

Question 3

According to Smith, manifesting intentions could be studied by such activities as centering, setting an intention, affirmations, meditations, prayers, values-based decision-making, and mantras.

Accepted Answer

Smith discussed these activities as ways to manifest intentions in the text.

Question 4

Smith describes her theory at which of the following levels of theory development?&#10;A) Grand&#10;B) Middle&#10;C) Micro&#10;D) Macro

Accepted Answer

Smith's theory is focused on specific workplace interactions and dynamics, making it a middle-level theory.

Question 5

Nurses enter a caring relationship with ________, through preparing to become the __________ environment that potentates healing.&#10;A) Patterning, inviting&#10;B) Intention, energetic&#10;C) Presence, human&#10;D) Intention, pleasant

Accepted Answer

Nurses enter a caring relationship with intention, preparing to become the energetic environment that facilitates healing.

Question 6

Caring is flowing with the co-created rhythms of relating in the moment

Accepted Answer

Caring involves being attuned to the other person and responding to their needs in the present moment. It is a dynamic process that requires both individuals to co-create a shared experience.

Question 7

_________ is a quality of participating knowingly in human-environment field patterning.&#10;A) Appreciating pattern&#10;B) Manifesting intentions&#10;C) Experiencing the infinite&#10;D) Caring

Accepted Answer

Caring is the quality that involves actively participating in shaping the patterns of human-environmental interactions with a sense of responsibility and concern for the well-being of both.

Question 8

All of the following propositions are used to explicate attuning to dynamic flow EXCEPT:&#10;A) Synchronizing rhythms of self with other&#10;B) Attending to subtleties of meaning&#10;C) Connecting to a pandimensional universe&#10;D) Being truly present in the flow of relating

Accepted Answer

The other three propositions (A, B, and D) all relate to attuning to dynamic flow through interpersonal communication and engaging with others. Connecting to a pandimensional universe does not relate to this specific context of interpersonal communication and relating.

Question 9

In Smith's Unitary Theory of Caring, nurses approach knowing their patients through using ________ and _________abilities to grasp _______.&#10;A) Problem-solving, nursing diagnosis, outcome&#10;B) Sensory, extrasensory, wholeness&#10;C) Sensory, extrasensory, patterning&#10;D) Creative emergence, appreciating pattern, concept synthesis

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Smith's Unitary Theory of Caring provides a constellation of concepts from a unitary perspective.

Accepted Answer

Smith's Unitary Theory of Caring is based on a holistic and unitary perspective, which includes concepts such as energy fields, alternation, and pattern recognition.

Question 11

Through a unitary lens the question was framed as: What is the quality of being in _______________ that is called &#34;caring&#34; within other theoretical contexts?&#10;A) Mutual process&#10;B) Pandimensionality&#10;C) Manifesting intentions&#10;D) Human-field patterning

Accepted Answer

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Deck 30: Smiths Unitary Caring