thirdy fye Flashcards
The word spirituality derives from the Latin word spiritus, which refers to breath or
wind. Today, spirituality is
Awareness of one’s inner self and a sense of connection to a higher being.
The nurse is caring for a patient who claims that he does not believe in God, nor does he
believe in an “ultimate reality.” The nurse realizes that this patient
Is an atheist/agnostic.
The nurse is caring for a patient who is terminally ill with very little time left to live.
The patient states, “I always believed that there was life after death. Now, I’m not so sure. Do you
think there is?” The nurse states, “I believe there is.” The nurse has attempted to
Provide hope.
In discussing spiritual well-being, the nurse identifies that the vertical dimension
involves
The transcendent relationship between a person and God.
The nurse is admitting a patient to the hospital. The patient states that he is a very
spiritual person but does not practice any specific religion. The nurse understands that these
statements
Are reasonable.
A complex concept that is unique to each individual; is dependent upon a person’s
culture, development, life experiences, beliefs, and ideas about life; and is a unifying theme in
peoples’ lives is called
Spirituality.
Which of the following statement about religion and spirituality is true?
Spirituality is unique to the individual.
The nurse creates a referral to pastoral care when he/she realizes that the patient is in
need of
Spiritual care.
The nurse is admitting a patient who is a member of the Seventh Day Adventist religion.
The physician has written an order for specific tests to be done the next day, which is Saturday. The
nurse should
Discuss the patient’s beliefs about the Sabbath.
The nurse and the patient have the same religious affiliation. Because of this, the nurse
Should not impose her personal values on the patient.
When caring for a terminally ill patient, the nurse should focus on the fact that
The nurse’s relationship with the patient allows for an understanding of patient
priorities.
The patient is admitted with chronic back pain. The nurse who is caring for this patient
should
Look at how pain influences the patient’s ability to function.
In caring for the patient’s spiritual needs, the nurse understands that
Establishing presence is part of the art of nursing.
The patient is in the intensive care unit (ICU), which has strict posted visiting hours
and limits the number of visitors to two per patient at any one time. The patient is asking to see his
wife and two daughters. The nurse should
Allow the wife and daughters to visit at the patient’s request.
The nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. The
patient states, “I just don’t feel like going to work. I have no energy, and I can’t eat or sleep.” The
patient shows no interest in taking part in his care. The nurse should
Assess the potential for suicide and make appropriate referrals.
