Ch 21 Spiritual Health Flashcards
Cultural or institutional religion
Faith
Does not believe in the existence of a supreme being or God
Atheist
Awareness of ones inner self and a sense of connection to a higher being
Spirituality
Multidimensional concept that gives comfort while a person endures hardship and challenges
Hope
Awareness of that which cannot be seen or known in ordinary ways
Self transcendence
Belief that ultimate reality is unknown
Agnostic
Having close spiritual relationships with oneself, others and a God or other spiritual being
Connectedness
Belief that there is a positive force outside of and greater than oneself that allows one to develop new perspectives that are beyond physical boundaries
Transcendence
Source of energy that helps a person plan and achieve goals
Hope
Practice baptism later in life and find burial or cremation acceptable at death
Buddhists
Wash the body of a dead family member and wrap it in white cloth with the head turned toward the right shoulder
Muslims
Prefer holistic approach to healthcare
Often are not on time for apts
Navajos
Dislikes hospitals Tend not to follow medical regimens but expect help when seeking episodic treatment Becomes anxious in unfamiliar settings External locus of control Accept folk healers
Appalachians
Not allowed to eat pork
Fast during the month of Ramadan
Muslims