Member Post Test for Biblical Caring Comes Full Circle by Lisa Trafecanty
Journal of Christian Nursing Continuing Nursing Education Summer 2006 Volume 23, Number 3 expires June 2008
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Purpose Statement
The purpose of this self-directed study is to explore the concept of caring in nursing, contrasting secular and biblical perspectives and throughout significant historic eras.
Learning Objectives After reading this article, learners will be able to: 1. Examine the concept of caring and how it evolved in nursing through Christian, premodern, modern and postmodern eras. 2. Describe the relevance of worldview to caring in nursing today. 3. Delineate differences between biblical and secular views of caring.
Questions:
1. According to Trafecanty, where did nursing’s formal roots in caring begin? a. Timeless idea of a mother’s care for her baby b. The scientific age of reason, science and statistics c. Christianity, following Christ’s example d. Florence Nightingale’s research and Notes on Nursing
2. Which of these characterize the concept of caring in the early Christian era? a. Using the scientific model to assess needs b. Accessing the universal energy c. Teaching sanitation and good nutrition d. Ministering to the poor, sick and outcast
3. What was the ultimate effect of the Protestant Reformation on nursing? a. Nursing began to meet critical sociological needs. b. Nursing became disorganized and corrupt. c. Nursing became a respected profession. d. The number of religious nursing orders increased.
4. In what period of history was caring characterized as an irrational act? a. Modernism b. The Renaissance c. Cartesian Dualism d. Professionalism
5. What threatened the concept of caring during the Age of Enlightenment? a. Cartesian Dualism b. Atheism c. Professionalism d. Nationalism
6. During the Modern period, why did nursing primarily focus on caring for physical needs? a. Revived interest in psychology and the paranormal b. Revived interest in faith and creationism c. Emphasis on nationalism and liberalism d. Emphasis on scientific discovery and rationalism
7. During which era did nursing attempt to unite science and caring? a. Modern b. Postmodern c. Early Christian d. Age of Enlightenment
8. Toward what does Postmodernism influence a growing intolerance in nursing? a. Spirituality b. Other health care professions c. Religion d. The scientific method
9. Which of the following is an example of paradoxical healing? a. Prayer b. Counseling c. Medication d. Surgery
10. Which of these gained popularity as a Postmodern holistic means of caring? a. Relating in real space and time b. Integrating the bio-psycho-social aspects of the person c. Relying on God as the source of healing d. Accessing the universal energy
11. According to Trafecanty, what is a critical question to consider when examining different worldviews? a. How did matter come into being? b. Where does healing come from? c. Who or what is God? d. What happens to transferred energy?
12. Which of these is essential to Christian caring in nursing? a. Responding to God’s grace in our lives b. Accessing the universal energy c. Touching patients in the name of Christ d. Maintaining emotional sensitivity
Objective 1 Yes No Objective 2 Yes No Objective 3 Yes No