Spirituality / Loss, Grief & End of Life

Question 1

Unifying Force

Answer 1

Shapes one’s being, knowing, and doing.

Question 2

Expressions

Answer 2

Through connectedness with nature, people, and the cosmos.

Question 3

Needs

Answer 3

Include meaning, purpose, love, and forgiveness​

Question 4

Identify Factors Affecting Spirituality

Answer 4

Developmental stage.
Family influences.
Ethnic and cultural background.
Life events and experiences.
Formal religious practices​

Question 5

Create a Care Plan for a Patient with Spiritual Distress

Answer 5

Assessment: Use HOPE acronym: Hope, Organized religion, Personal spirituality, Effects on care.

Goals: Identify and explore challenges to spiritual beliefs.

Interventions: Facilitate practices, provide a supportive presence, and contact spiritual counselors if necessary.

Evaluation: Look for reduced distress and peace in the patient​

Question 6

Loss

Answer 6

Divided into actual, perceived, physical, psychological, maturational, situational, and anticipatory losses.

Question 7

Grief

Answer 7

Internal emotional reaction to loss; can be normal, anticipatory, or dysfunctional​

Question 8

Death

Answer 8

Defined by the cessation of vital functions

Question 9

Stages of Grief: (Kübler-Ross).

Answer 9

denial
anger
bargaining
depression
and acceptance

Question 10

Good Death

Answer 10

involves dignity, symptom management, and patient values guiding care​

Question 11

Identify Factors Affecting Grief and Dying

Answer 11

Developmental considerations.
Family dynamics.
Socioeconomic status.
Cultural and religious influences.
Cause of death​

Question 12

Create a Care Plan for a Patient with Death Anxiety

Answer 12

Assessment: Explore fears (e.g., unknown, pain, separation).
Goals: Build a trusting relationship and enhance a sense of control.
Interventions: Offer psychological and spiritual support, involve family in care, and address unfinished business.
Evaluation: Reduction in anxiety and acceptance of the situation​

Question 13

Faith

Answer 13

generally refers to a confident belief in something for which there is no proof or material evidence. It can involve a person, idea, or thing, and is usually followed by action related to the ideals or values of that belief. For example, if I have faith in my doctor, parish nurse, or healer, I am more likely to adhere to a prescribed regimen or plan of care and to experience benefits.

Question 14

Atheist

Answer 14

is a person who denies the existence of a higher power (no skepticism)

Question 15

agnostic

Answer 15

someone who belives that the existence of a god or the supernatural is either unknowable or unknown (skeptical)

Question 16

religion

Answer 16

can be defined as an organized system of beliefs about a higher power that often includes set forms of worship, spiritual practices, and codes of conduct.