Question 1

The nurse is caring for a patient who is an agnostic. Which information should the nurse consider when planning care for this patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  The patient is devoid of spirituality. 
B)  The patient does not believe in God. 
C)  The patient believes there is no known ultimate reality. 
D)  The patient finds no meaning through relationship with others. 
A)  The patient is devoid of spirituality. 
B)  The patient does not believe in God. 
C)  The patient believes there is no known ultimate reality. 
D)  The patient finds no meaning through relationship with others.

Question 2

The patient is having a difficult time dealing with an AIDS diagnosis. The patient states, "It's not fair. I'm totally isolated from God and my family because of this. Even my father hates me for this. He won't even speak to me." What should the nurse do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tell the patient to move on and focus on getting better. 
B)  Use therapeutic communication to establish trust and caring. 
C)  Assure the patient that the father will accept this situation soon. 
D)  Point out that the patient has no control and that he or she must face the consequences. 
A)  Tell the patient to move on and focus on getting better. 
B)  Use therapeutic communication to establish trust and caring. 
C)  Assure the patient that the father will accept this situation soon. 
D)  Point out that the patient has no control and that he or she must face the consequences.

Question 3

A nurse is caring for a Hindu patient. Which action will the nurse take?

Accepted Answer

A)  Allow time to practice the Five Pillars. 
B)  Allow time to practice Blessingway. 
C)  Allow time for Holy Communion. 
D)  Allow time for purity rituals. 
A)  Allow time to practice the Five Pillars. 
B)  Allow time to practice Blessingway. 
C)  Allow time for Holy Communion. 
D)  Allow time for purity rituals.

Question 4

The nurse is admitting a patient to the hospital. The patient is a very spiritual person but does not practice any specific religion. How will the nurse interpret this finding?

Accepted Answer

A)  This indicates a strong religious affiliation. 
B)  This statement is contradictory. 
C)  This statement is reasonable. 
D)  This indicates a lack of hope. 
A)  This indicates a strong religious affiliation. 
B)  This statement is contradictory. 
C)  This statement is reasonable. 
D)  This indicates a lack of hope.

Question 5

A nurse is teaching a patient how to meditate. Which information from the patient indicates effective learning?

Accepted Answer

A)  I will lie on the floor. 
B)  I will breathe quickly. 
C)  I will focus on an image. 
D)  I will do this for 10 minutes every day. 
A)  I will lie on the floor. 
B)  I will breathe quickly. 
C)  I will focus on an image. 
D)  I will do this for 10 minutes every day.

Exam 36: Spiritual Health

The nurse is caring for a patient who is an agnostic. Which information should the nurse consider when planning care for this patient?

The patient is having a difficult time dealing with an AIDS diagnosis. The patient states, "It's not fair. I'm totally isolated from God and my family because of this. Even my father hates me for this. He won't even speak to me." What should the nurse do?

A nurse is caring for a Hindu patient. Which action will the nurse take?

The nurse is admitting a patient to the hospital. The patient is a very spiritual person but does not practice any specific religion. How will the nurse interpret this finding?

A nurse is teaching a patient how to meditate. Which information from the patient indicates effective learning?

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