T4: Chapter 15: Spirituality

Question 1

A person who claims not to know with certainty whether or not God exists

Answer 1

Agnostic

Question 2

A person who believes God does not exist

Answer 2

Atheist

Question 3

Human-created structures, rituals, symbolism, and rules for relating to God/higher power

Answer 3

Religion

Question 4

A state in which one’s relationship to God or other higher power is disrupted or at risk of being disrupted and/or spiritual needs cannot be fulfilled

Answer 4

Spiritual distress

Question 5

Relationship and feelings with that which transcends the physical world

Answer 5

Spirituality

Question 6

Spirituality needs can include:

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Answer 6

love, purpose/meaning, hope, dignity, forgiveness, gratitude, transcendence, and faith.

Question 7

__ is probably the most important spiritual need of all.

Answer 7

Love

Question 8

____ affords people life beyond material existence and equips them to make sense of the difficult circumstances they face.

Answer 8

Transcendence

Question 9

___ encompasses religious/spiritual beliefs and is expressed through religious/spiritual practices.

Answer 9

Faith

Question 10

Elements that spiritual assessment should address include: (3)

Answer 10

• faith beliefs and practices
• affiliation with a faith community
• the extent to which spiritual needs are satisfied.

Question 11

Being ___ with a patient implies that the nurse is not only physically with the individual but also offering undivided attention to facilitate a true connection.

Answer 11

present

Question 12

Solitude provides an opportunity for ____

Answer 12

meditation

Question 13

meditation: Attention is focused on breathing, a sound, or an image; this calms and promotes mental clarity and acuity

Answer 13

concentrative meditation

Question 14

meditation: Attention is paid to sensations being experienced, such as sounds or thoughts; this promotes a calm, nonreactive mental state

Answer 14

mindfulness meditation

Question 15

meditation: Introduced by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, this form involves guiding the body to a level of profound relaxation while the mind becomes more alert

Answer 15

transcendental meditation

Question 16

Promoting hope begins with ____

Answer 16

establishing a trusting relationship with the patient so that he or she will be comfortable in expressing feelings openly.

Question 17

T/F: People of faith have long understood the value of prayer, but growing research evidence doesn’t support the positive relationship between prayer and health and healing

Answer 17

False. It does.

Question 18

People are spiritual beings; therefore, __ __ must be an integral component of comprehensive, holistic care

Answer 18

spiritual care

Question 19

What empowers older persons to rise above their physical, intellectual, emotional, and social challenges and discover the peace and harmony that facilitates healing and well-being?

Answer 19

Realizing their connection to something greater than themselves

Question 20

Are spirituality and religion synonymous?

Answer 20

No

Question 21

___ involves relationships and feelings.

Answer 21

Spirituality

Question 22

People gain ___ in knowing connection greater than self, such as God.

Answer 22

Comfort

Question 23

___ is the core of being.

Answer 23

Spirituality

Question 24

___ is a significant manifestation of ___.

Answer 24

Religion

spirituality

Question 25

• That which transcends ourselves and connects us to a higher power and other living organisms.
• This gives them the sense of comfort

Answer 25

Spirituality

Question 26

-Involves human-created structures, rituals, symbolism, and rules for relating to a higher power

Answer 26

Religion

Question 27

Strong spiritual beliefs facilitate __ and __.

Answer 27

health and healing