Chapter 16 Spirituality

Chapter 16  Spirituality

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. When caring for a client’s spiritual needs, the nurse faces challenges such as different values, beliefs, and:
a.
dislike of different foods
c.
different health care practices
b.
different languages
d.
different choices

ANS: C
The ever-increasing diverse and mobile society exposes nurses to different values, beliefs, and health care practices.

PTS: 1 DIF: Knowledge REF: White (2010)

2. When caring for clients whose values and beliefs are considerably different, a dilemma for the nurse exists if there is:
a.
conflict with what the nurse believes
b.
conflict with what the physician believes
c.
conflict with what the client believes
d.
conflict with facility policies

ANS: A
Caring for clients whose values and beliefs are considerably different may pose a dilemma for the nurse if there is a conflict with what the nurse believes.

PTS: 1 DIF: Comprehension REF: White (2010)

3. Providing spiritual care to a client requires the nurse to have a comfort level with this type of care and:
a.
the use of touch
b.
conscientious thought and personal reflection
c.
knowledge of religions
d.
prior spiritual experiences

ANS: B
Providing spiritual care to a client requires the nurse to have a comfort level with this type of care and conscientious thought and personal reflection.

PTS: 1 DIF: Comprehension REF: White (2010)

4. Which of the following statements about spirituality is TRUE?
a.
There is no evidence of a connection between spirituality and health.
b.
Spiritual nursing requires specialized training in order to perform.
c.
Spirituality and values are the same.
d.
Spirituality is the core of a person’s being.

ANS: D
Spirituality is the core of a person’s being, a higher experience, or transcendence of oneself.

PTS: 1 DIF: Comprehension REF: White (2010)

5. According to Stoll’s guidelines for spiritual assessment, the MOST appropriate question asked by the nurse would be:
a.
“What is your source of strength?”
b.
“Do you pray?”
c.
“Do you attend religious services?”
d.
“Does your family have the same beliefs?”

ANS: A
Stoll’s guidelines for spiritual assessment list the sources of hope and strength as an area to assess with the client.

PTS: 1 DIF: Application REF: White (2010)