Nurs 208 - Spiritual Assessment Flashcards
Define Spirituality
a way of being in the world in which a person feels a sense of connectedness to self, others, an/or a higher power or nature; a sense of meaning in life, and existence beyond self, everyday living, and suffering
- Internalized spiritual identity
(no universal definition)
Scope of Spirituality
Understanding one’s own spirituality is a lifelong process
Shifts and changes with experiences
Multidimensional scope
Spiritual Well-Being —————————- Spiritual Despair
True or False. Everybody has a spiritual nature.
True. A sense that there is more than what is experienced day to day, month to month, and year to year until death
Ways to Develop Spirituality
Learning to recognize what gives one’s life meaning and purpose
Cultivating opportunities to experience this feeling of purpose
Define Religion
an organized system of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, especially belief in or the worship of a God or Gods
- it is the outward expression of a person’s spiritual beliefs
Define Religiosity
an external expression in the form of practicing a belief or faith
Define faith
an evolving pattern of believing, that grounds and guides authentic living and gives meaning in the present moment of inter-relating
True or False. Diagnosing and intervening in a patient’s spirituality could be disrespectful and intrusive
True. Instead, nurses should focus on understanding, rather than assessing the patients spirituality.
FICA Tool
F - Faith and Belief
I - Importance
C - Community
A - Address in Care
Questions to ask
F - Faith and Belief
“Do you consider yourself spiritual or religious?” or “Is spirituality something important to you?
If no,
“What gives your life meaning?”
Questions to ask
I - Importance
“What importance does your spirituality have in your life?”
“Has your spirituality influenced how you take care of yourself, your health?”
Questions to ask
C - Community
“Are you apart of a spiritual community?”
“Is there a group of people you really love or are important to you?”
Questions to ask
A - Address in Care
“How would you like me, your healthcare provider, to address these issues in your healthcare?”
True or False. Illness does impact spirituality
True.
True or False. Spiritual beliefs and practices are impacted by both family and culture
True.
