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Final Exam Questions and Approved
Correct Answers 2025
1. 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. - Correct Ans-ANS: C
2. 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 - Correct Ans-E
3. 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. - Correct Ans-D
4. 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 - Correct Ans-E
5. 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.
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C. Some of the disharmony, the blocked energy that interferes with the natural healing
processes.
D. A & B - Correct Ans-C
6. 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. - Correct Ans-C
7. 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. - Correct Ans-B
8. 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. - Correct Ans-A
9. 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. - Correct Ans-A
10. 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. - Correct Ans-A
1. 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. TRUE OR FALSE -
Correct Ans-T
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Nursing Theories and Nursing Practice
Final Exam Questions and Approved
Correct Answers 2025
1. 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. - Correct Ans-ANS: C
2. 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 - Correct Ans-E
3. 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. - Correct Ans-D
4. 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 - Correct Ans-E
5. 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.
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C. Some of the disharmony, the blocked energy that interferes with the natural healing
processes.
D. A & B - Correct Ans-C
6. 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. - Correct Ans-C
7. 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. - Correct Ans-B
8. 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. - Correct Ans-A
9. 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. - Correct Ans-A
10. 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. - Correct Ans-A
1. 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. TRUE OR FALSE -
Correct Ans-T
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