NUR 243 Exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
_______ speak to what gives ultimate meaning and purpose to ones life. It is a part of people that seeks
healing and reconciliation with self or others - CORRECT ANSWER - Spirituality
What is the difference between spirituality and religion - CORRECT ANSWER - Spirituality:
-Everyone has it
-State of being
-Hope and strength
-Meaning and purpose
-Forgiveness
-Confidence
-Value
-Love and relationship
-Creativity and self expression
-May or may not include God
Religion
-State of doing
-Organized system
-Community bound by common beliefs
-Performance of rituals
-Religious text of tradition
-What is true and right
What are the CUCON values - CORRECT ANSWER - Find God in all things
Cura personalis
,Women and men for and with others
Faith that does justice
True or False
1. Spiritual beliefs remain the same throughout the lifespan
2. Spiritual health matures with increasing awareness of meaning, purpose, and life values - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1. False
2. True
What 4 components make up holistic well-being - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Spiritual wellbeing
2. Physical wellbeing
3. Intellectual wellbeing
4. Emotional wellbeing
What are some factors that may influence spirituality - CORRECT ANSWER - Acute illness
Chronic illness
Terminal illness
Near death experience
,Describe characteristics of spiritual care - CORRECT ANSWER - It is based on empathy and
nonjudgemental love
Affirms the worth of each person
Responds to both religious and nonreligious needs
Involves the humanistic desire to "be there" and listen
Acknowledges the dignity and nobility of life
Respects each person up to the point of death
What are some different methods of assessing spirituality - CORRECT ANSWER - Screening
Assessment
History
What is a spirituality screening - CORRECT ANSWER - 1-2 static questions to determine faith
affiliation or religious restrictions
Screens go more into religiosity than spirituality
What is a spirituality assessment - CORRECT ANSWER - In depth look at spiritual make-up with
the goal of determining outcomes for healing and wellbeing
What is a spirituality history - CORRECT ANSWER - Dynamic discussion of faith and spirituality
to determine the impact on patient care
What is FICA - CORRECT ANSWER - A way of assessing spirituality in patients
, -Faith or beliefs
-Importance and influence
-Community
-Address
Questions that may be asked in each FICA section - CORRECT ANSWER - F (Faith, belief,
meaning)
-Do you consider yourself spiritual or religious?
-Do you have spiritual beliefs that help you cope with stress
-What gives your life meaning
I (Importance and influence)
-What importance does you faith or belief have in your life?
-Have your beliefs influenced you in how you handle stress?
-Do you have specific beliefs that might influence your health care decisions? Are you willing to share
those with your healthcare team?
C (Community)
- Are you part of a spiritual or religious community?
-Is this of support to you and how?
-Is there a group of people you really love or who are important to you?
A (Address/action in care)
-How should I address these issues in your healthcare ?
What are some applicable nursing diagnoses for the concept of spirituality? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Spiritual distress
Risk for distress
Questions and CORRECT Answers
_______ speak to what gives ultimate meaning and purpose to ones life. It is a part of people that seeks
healing and reconciliation with self or others - CORRECT ANSWER - Spirituality
What is the difference between spirituality and religion - CORRECT ANSWER - Spirituality:
-Everyone has it
-State of being
-Hope and strength
-Meaning and purpose
-Forgiveness
-Confidence
-Value
-Love and relationship
-Creativity and self expression
-May or may not include God
Religion
-State of doing
-Organized system
-Community bound by common beliefs
-Performance of rituals
-Religious text of tradition
-What is true and right
What are the CUCON values - CORRECT ANSWER - Find God in all things
Cura personalis
,Women and men for and with others
Faith that does justice
True or False
1. Spiritual beliefs remain the same throughout the lifespan
2. Spiritual health matures with increasing awareness of meaning, purpose, and life values - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1. False
2. True
What 4 components make up holistic well-being - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Spiritual wellbeing
2. Physical wellbeing
3. Intellectual wellbeing
4. Emotional wellbeing
What are some factors that may influence spirituality - CORRECT ANSWER - Acute illness
Chronic illness
Terminal illness
Near death experience
,Describe characteristics of spiritual care - CORRECT ANSWER - It is based on empathy and
nonjudgemental love
Affirms the worth of each person
Responds to both religious and nonreligious needs
Involves the humanistic desire to "be there" and listen
Acknowledges the dignity and nobility of life
Respects each person up to the point of death
What are some different methods of assessing spirituality - CORRECT ANSWER - Screening
Assessment
History
What is a spirituality screening - CORRECT ANSWER - 1-2 static questions to determine faith
affiliation or religious restrictions
Screens go more into religiosity than spirituality
What is a spirituality assessment - CORRECT ANSWER - In depth look at spiritual make-up with
the goal of determining outcomes for healing and wellbeing
What is a spirituality history - CORRECT ANSWER - Dynamic discussion of faith and spirituality
to determine the impact on patient care
What is FICA - CORRECT ANSWER - A way of assessing spirituality in patients
, -Faith or beliefs
-Importance and influence
-Community
-Address
Questions that may be asked in each FICA section - CORRECT ANSWER - F (Faith, belief,
meaning)
-Do you consider yourself spiritual or religious?
-Do you have spiritual beliefs that help you cope with stress
-What gives your life meaning
I (Importance and influence)
-What importance does you faith or belief have in your life?
-Have your beliefs influenced you in how you handle stress?
-Do you have specific beliefs that might influence your health care decisions? Are you willing to share
those with your healthcare team?
C (Community)
- Are you part of a spiritual or religious community?
-Is this of support to you and how?
-Is there a group of people you really love or who are important to you?
A (Address/action in care)
-How should I address these issues in your healthcare ?
What are some applicable nursing diagnoses for the concept of spirituality? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Spiritual distress
Risk for distress
