NSG 1500 Final Exam Questions and
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Watson Caring Theory - ANS-when the nurse and patient come together, they experience a
caring moment (a caring moment connection between two that allows healing to occur)
Respect - ANS-acknowledge other's needs and help within nurse's ability and time limits
Rapport - ANS-a close and harmonious relationship
Congruence - ANS-sending the same message verbally/non-verbally
Real - ANS-being yourself and authentic
Genuine - ANS-being true to your words and self
Compassion - ANS-recognizing that others need help and taking action to help them
(understanding client's emotions and perceiving them accurately)
Empathy - ANS-ability to share emotionally and cognitively understand another person's reality
Linear Model - ANS-sender -> message -> receiver (channels of communication through which
a person receives messages through the five senses)
Circular Transactional Model - ANS-includes several elements: the referent, sender and
receiver, message, channels, context or environment in which the communication process
occurs, feedback, and interpersonal variables
LISTEN - ANS-L - Look at the other
I - Interest: lean forward with open posture
S - Stop talking
T - Thinking about what you are saying, not what you are saying next
E - Empathy
N - Never assume you know what they are talking about: validate
Answers 2025/2026 A+ Graded 100%
Verified
Watson Caring Theory - ANS-when the nurse and patient come together, they experience a
caring moment (a caring moment connection between two that allows healing to occur)
Respect - ANS-acknowledge other's needs and help within nurse's ability and time limits
Rapport - ANS-a close and harmonious relationship
Congruence - ANS-sending the same message verbally/non-verbally
Real - ANS-being yourself and authentic
Genuine - ANS-being true to your words and self
Compassion - ANS-recognizing that others need help and taking action to help them
(understanding client's emotions and perceiving them accurately)
Empathy - ANS-ability to share emotionally and cognitively understand another person's reality
Linear Model - ANS-sender -> message -> receiver (channels of communication through which
a person receives messages through the five senses)
Circular Transactional Model - ANS-includes several elements: the referent, sender and
receiver, message, channels, context or environment in which the communication process
occurs, feedback, and interpersonal variables
LISTEN - ANS-L - Look at the other
I - Interest: lean forward with open posture
S - Stop talking
T - Thinking about what you are saying, not what you are saying next
E - Empathy
N - Never assume you know what they are talking about: validate
