T4: Chapter 15: Spirituality Flashcards
A person who claims not to know with certainty whether or not God exists
Agnostic
A person who believes God does not exist
Atheist
Human-created structures, rituals, symbolism, and rules for relating to God/higher power
Religion
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
Spiritual distress
Relationship and feelings with that which transcends the physical world
Spirituality
Spirituality needs can include:
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love, purpose/meaning, hope, dignity, forgiveness, gratitude, transcendence, and faith.
__ is probably the most important spiritual need of all.
Love
____ affords people life beyond material existence and equips them to make sense of the difficult circumstances they face.
Transcendence
___ encompasses religious/spiritual beliefs and is expressed through religious/spiritual practices.
Faith
Elements that spiritual assessment should address include: (3)
- faith beliefs and practices
- affiliation with a faith community
- the extent to which spiritual needs are satisfied.
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.
present
Solitude provides an opportunity for ____
meditation
meditation: Attention is focused on breathing, a sound, or an image; this calms and promotes mental clarity and acuity
concentrative meditation
meditation: Attention is paid to sensations being experienced, such as sounds or thoughts; this promotes a calm, nonreactive mental state
mindfulness meditation
meditation: Introduced by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, this form involves guiding the body to a level of profound relaxation while the mind becomes more alert
transcendental meditation
Promoting hope begins with ____
establishing a trusting relationship with the patient so that he or she will be comfortable in expressing feelings openly.
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
False. It does.
People are spiritual beings; therefore, __ __ must be an integral component of comprehensive, holistic care
spiritual care
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?
Realizing their connection to something greater than themselves
Are spirituality and religion synonymous?
No
___ involves relationships and feelings.
Spirituality
People gain ___ in knowing connection greater than self, such as God.
Comfort
___ is the core of being.
Spirituality
___ is a significant manifestation of ___.
Religion
spirituality
- That which transcends ourselves and connects us to a higher power and other living organisms.
- This gives them the sense of comfort
Spirituality
-Involves human-created structures, rituals, symbolism, and rules for relating to a higher power
Religion
Strong spiritual beliefs facilitate __ and __.
health and healing
