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PPN 201 MIDTERM EXAM REVIEW WITH COMPLETE REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/
ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW!!)
The nurse recognizes that their own "habit of knowing" may limit care
when:
A. They use evidence-based interventions for a new diagnosis.
B. They rely on personal bias or assumptions during patient
interactions.
C. They consult with other professionals for patient input.
D. They provide patient-centered education tailored to the client's
needs. ......ANSWER......Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Habits of knowing are unconscious biases or assumptions
that shape judgment and can limit reflective practice. Recognizing them
is the first step toward relational, patient-centered care (Doane &
Varcoe, Week 1).
According to Carper's Ways of Knowing, which type emphasizes moral
decision-making and professional responsibility?
A. Empirical
B. Aesthetic
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C. Ethical
D. Sociopolitical ......ANSWER......Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ethical knowing involves understanding moral principles and
obligations in nursing. It guides nurses in making value-based
judgments (Carper, 1978).
SATA.
Which of the following are dimensions of
Relational Orientation?
A. Intrapersonal
B. Interpersonal
C. Contextual
D. Environmental
E. Interventional ......ANSWER......Correct Answers: A, B, C
Rationale: Doane & Varcoe identify three dimensions—intrapersonal
(within self), interpersonal (between people), and contextual
(surrounding environment)—that help nurses view care holistically.
According to Watson's Caring Science, caring is best described as:
A. A routine series of nursing tasks
B. An emotional reaction to patient suffering
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C. A conscious moral choice to act with compassion
D. An optional part of clinical practice ......ANSWER......Correct Answer:
C
Rationale: Jean Watson defines caring as a conscious moral and
humanistic act that unites the art and science of nursing. It is central to
healing and trust (Watson, 2008).
SATA.
Which of the following represent Watson's 10 Caritas Processes?
A. Cultivating sensitivity to oneself and others
B. Instillation of faith and hope
C. Expressing both positive and negative feelings
D. Avoiding personal emotional involvement
E. Developing helping-trusting relationships ......ANSWER......Correct
Answers: A, B, C, E
Rationale: Watson's model emphasizes holistic, relational care built on
altruism, faith-hope, sensitivity, and mutual trust. Emotional
detachment contradicts caring principles.
Which statement by a nursing student demonstrates understanding of
compassionate care as described by Bramley & Matiti (2014)?
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A. "Compassion means feeling sorry for patients."
B. "Compassion involves entering the patient's experience and
preserving their dignity."
C. "Compassion is mostly a personality trait that cannot be taught."
D. "Compassion means providing comfort through silence alone."
......ANSWER......Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Compassion requires active engagement with the patient's
lived experience, promoting dignity and emotional connection, not pity
or detachment.
The Shifting Perspectives Model of Chronic Illness emphasizes that:
A. Chronic illness progresses linearly from onset to resolution.
B. Patients alternate between illness- and wellness-focused
perspectives.
C. Chronic illness is defined solely by symptom control.
D. Adaptation is static once wellness is achieved.
......ANSWER......Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Paterson's (2001) model shows that individuals continually
shift between "illness in the foreground" and "wellness in the
foreground," highlighting adaptation and meaning-making over time.
PPN 201 MIDTERM EXAM REVIEW WITH COMPLETE REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/
ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW!!)
The nurse recognizes that their own "habit of knowing" may limit care
when:
A. They use evidence-based interventions for a new diagnosis.
B. They rely on personal bias or assumptions during patient
interactions.
C. They consult with other professionals for patient input.
D. They provide patient-centered education tailored to the client's
needs. ......ANSWER......Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Habits of knowing are unconscious biases or assumptions
that shape judgment and can limit reflective practice. Recognizing them
is the first step toward relational, patient-centered care (Doane &
Varcoe, Week 1).
According to Carper's Ways of Knowing, which type emphasizes moral
decision-making and professional responsibility?
A. Empirical
B. Aesthetic
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C. Ethical
D. Sociopolitical ......ANSWER......Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ethical knowing involves understanding moral principles and
obligations in nursing. It guides nurses in making value-based
judgments (Carper, 1978).
SATA.
Which of the following are dimensions of
Relational Orientation?
A. Intrapersonal
B. Interpersonal
C. Contextual
D. Environmental
E. Interventional ......ANSWER......Correct Answers: A, B, C
Rationale: Doane & Varcoe identify three dimensions—intrapersonal
(within self), interpersonal (between people), and contextual
(surrounding environment)—that help nurses view care holistically.
According to Watson's Caring Science, caring is best described as:
A. A routine series of nursing tasks
B. An emotional reaction to patient suffering
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C. A conscious moral choice to act with compassion
D. An optional part of clinical practice ......ANSWER......Correct Answer:
C
Rationale: Jean Watson defines caring as a conscious moral and
humanistic act that unites the art and science of nursing. It is central to
healing and trust (Watson, 2008).
SATA.
Which of the following represent Watson's 10 Caritas Processes?
A. Cultivating sensitivity to oneself and others
B. Instillation of faith and hope
C. Expressing both positive and negative feelings
D. Avoiding personal emotional involvement
E. Developing helping-trusting relationships ......ANSWER......Correct
Answers: A, B, C, E
Rationale: Watson's model emphasizes holistic, relational care built on
altruism, faith-hope, sensitivity, and mutual trust. Emotional
detachment contradicts caring principles.
Which statement by a nursing student demonstrates understanding of
compassionate care as described by Bramley & Matiti (2014)?
, 4|Page
A. "Compassion means feeling sorry for patients."
B. "Compassion involves entering the patient's experience and
preserving their dignity."
C. "Compassion is mostly a personality trait that cannot be taught."
D. "Compassion means providing comfort through silence alone."
......ANSWER......Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Compassion requires active engagement with the patient's
lived experience, promoting dignity and emotional connection, not pity
or detachment.
The Shifting Perspectives Model of Chronic Illness emphasizes that:
A. Chronic illness progresses linearly from onset to resolution.
B. Patients alternate between illness- and wellness-focused
perspectives.
C. Chronic illness is defined solely by symptom control.
D. Adaptation is static once wellness is achieved.
......ANSWER......Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Paterson's (2001) model shows that individuals continually
shift between "illness in the foreground" and "wellness in the
foreground," highlighting adaptation and meaning-making over time.
