Watson's Theory of Human Caring LouElla Vansandt

Which of the following is not a major conceptual element of Watson's theory?

• carative factors

• caring moment/caring occasion

• caring and culture are inextricably linked

• transpersonal caring relationship

Which of the following was not one of Watson's assumptions of caring?

• Caring is an intersubjective human process and is moral ideal of nursing

• Caring promotes health more than does curing

• Caring denotes a personal response

• Caring is essential to human development, growth and survival

What is the discipline of origin for Watson's theory?

• Anthropology

• Human science, and nursing

• Humanism and metaphysics

• Philosophy

Which of the following was a unique focus for Watson's theory?

• Caritas processes are based on carative factors.

• Caring is not unique to nursing but is unique in nursing.

• Nurturing involves persons living and growth in nursing.

• Major ingredients of caring are knowing, alternating rhythms, patience, honest, trust, humility, hope and courage.

Which of the following is not one of Watson's caring factors?

• Instillation of faith-hope

• Assistance with gratification of human needs

• Culturally sensitive environment

• Promotion of transpersonal teaching-learning

What does the word caritas mean?

• curing

• esteem or affection

• sense of self

• feeling

Which of the following was Watson's perspective on caring?

• Caring is the human mode of being.

• Individual healing processes can be strengthened through authentic caring relationships.

• To care for another person is to help that person row and actualize.

• Caring is an essential feature and expression of human beings.

Which of the following is not one of Waton's caritas?

• Cultivation of one's own spiritual practices and transpersonal self, going beyond the ego self

• Practice of loving-kindness and equanimity within a context of caring consciousness

• Developing and sustaining a helping-trusting, authentic caring relationship

• Human beings have a holistic response to complex stimuli

Which of the following was Watson's expression in nursing?

• Providing culturally acceptable care

• Both the nurse and the client come together in a caring moment.

• It assists the nurse in developing a sense of self as a caring person

• Caring is the intentional and authentic process of the nurse with another.