Question 1

The nurse senses the patient has more to say and wants to encourage the patient to continue talking.It is most appropriate for the nurse to state:

Accepted Answer

A)  "I think you may not be telling me everything."
B)  "How does that make you feel?"
C)  "Oh ….?" and wait for the patient to continue.
D)  "Why do you feel that way?"E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 2

An elderly patient asks the nurse if faith and regular prayer have any effect on health and longevity.Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A)  "It doesn't matter what I think,because your beliefs about religion are most important."
B)  "You will need to ask a chaplain because I am not allowed to discuss religion."
C)  "Health benefits are only associated with individuals who attend church every week."
D)  "There is evidence that religious practices are associated with health and living longer."E) B) and C)
F) B) and D) D

Question 3

Which nurse is being fully present with the patient to provide spiritual care?

Accepted Answer

A)  The nurse sits quietly with a patient and uses therapeutic touch.
B)  The nurse gathers a complete health history from a patient.
C)  The nurse asks if the patient would like the chaplain to visit.
D)  The nurse reassures a patient while giving medications.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C) A

Question 4

The nurse provides spiritual care for hospice patients.Which action by the nurse should be completed first?

Accepted Answer

A)  Perform spiritual assessments with hospice patients.
B)  Practice techniques to enrich spirituality and centeredness.
C)  Determine available resources in the community.
D)  Practice the art of presence with the patients.E) All of the above
F) A) and B) B

Exam 16: Spirituality

The nurse senses the patient has more to say and wants to encourage the patient to continue talking.It is most appropriate for the nurse to state:

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An elderly patient asks the nurse if faith and regular prayer have any effect on health and longevity.Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

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D

Which nurse is being fully present with the patient to provide spiritual care?

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A

The nurse provides spiritual care for hospice patients.Which action by the nurse should be completed first?

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B

Exam 16: Spirituality

The nurse senses the patient has more to say and wants to encourage the patient to continue talking.It is most appropriate for the nurse to state:

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An elderly patient asks the nurse if faith and regular prayer have any effect on health and longevity.Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

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Which nurse is being fully present with the patient to provide spiritual care?

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The nurse provides spiritual care for hospice patients.Which action by the nurse should be completed first?

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D

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B