NUR 100: Exam 1 Practice Questions With Complete
Solutions
A 44 y/o male patient has just been told that his wife and child
were killed in an auto accident while coming to visit him in the
hospital. After analyzing the assessment findings, the nurse
recognizes that which statements made by the patient support a
nursing diagnosis of spiritual distress related to loss of family
members? Select all that apply.
A. "I need to call my sister for support"
B. "I have nothing to live for now"
C. "Why would my God do this to me"
D. "I need to pray for a miracle"
E. "I want to be more involved in my church" Correct Answer
B. "I have nothing to live for now"
C. "Why would my God do this to me"
A nurse is caring for a patient who has just had a near death
experience (NDE) following a cardiac arrest. Which intervention
by the nurse best promotes the spiritual well-being of the patient
after NDE?
A. Allowing the patient to discuss the experience
B. Referring the patient to pastoral care
C. Having the patient talk to another patient who had an NED
D. Offering to pray for the patient Correct Answer A. Allowing
the patient to discuss the experience
,A nurse is caring for a patient who is Muslim and has diabetes
mellitus. Which of the following items does the nurse need to
remove from the meal tray when it is delivered to the patient?
A. Small container of vanilla ice cream
B. A dozen red grapes
C. Bacon and eggs
D. garden salad with ranch Correct Answer C. Bacon and eggs
A nurse is preparing to teach an older who has chronic arthritis
how to practice meditation. Which of the following teaching
strategies are appropriate? Select all that apply.
A. Encourage family members to participate in exercise
B. Have the patient identify a quiet room in the home that has
minimal interruptions
C. Suggest the use of a quiet fan running in the room
D. Explain that it is best to meditate about 5 minutes 4x a day
E. Show the patient how to sit comfortably with the limitation of
his arthritis and focus on a prayer Correct Answer B. Have the
patient identify a quiet room in the home that has minimal
interruptions
C. Suggest the use of a quiet fan running in the room
E. Show the patient how to sit comfortably with the limitation of
his arthritis and focus on a prayer
A nurse is providing spiritual care to a patient. Which aspect
does the nurse consider during the planning phase of the nursing
process?
A. Reviewing if the patient practices a religion and rituals
, B. Assessing the extent of the patient's fellowship and
community
C. Reviewing the patient's view of his or her purpose in life
D. Consulting with pastoral care or other spiritual leaders as
appropriate Correct Answer D. Consulting with pastoral care or
other spiritual leaders as appropriate
A patient has just been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor.
She is alone, her family will not be arriving from out of town for
an hour. What intervention does the nurse implement that best
provides support of the patient's spiritual well-being at this time?
A. Make a referral to a professional spiritual care adviser
B. Sit down and talk with the patient, have her discuss her
feelings and listen attentively.
C. Move the patient's Bible from her bedside cabinet drawer to
the top of the over-bed table
D. Ask the patient whether she would like to learn more about
the implications of having this type of tumor. Correct Answer
B. Sit down and talk with the patient, have her discuss her
feelings and listen attentively.
A senior nurse is talking with student nurses about spirituality.
Which conceptual element is included in spirituality? Select all
that apply.
A. Transcendence
B. faith and hope
C. Inner strength and peace
D. Meaning and purpose in life
E. Connectedness
Solutions
A 44 y/o male patient has just been told that his wife and child
were killed in an auto accident while coming to visit him in the
hospital. After analyzing the assessment findings, the nurse
recognizes that which statements made by the patient support a
nursing diagnosis of spiritual distress related to loss of family
members? Select all that apply.
A. "I need to call my sister for support"
B. "I have nothing to live for now"
C. "Why would my God do this to me"
D. "I need to pray for a miracle"
E. "I want to be more involved in my church" Correct Answer
B. "I have nothing to live for now"
C. "Why would my God do this to me"
A nurse is caring for a patient who has just had a near death
experience (NDE) following a cardiac arrest. Which intervention
by the nurse best promotes the spiritual well-being of the patient
after NDE?
A. Allowing the patient to discuss the experience
B. Referring the patient to pastoral care
C. Having the patient talk to another patient who had an NED
D. Offering to pray for the patient Correct Answer A. Allowing
the patient to discuss the experience
,A nurse is caring for a patient who is Muslim and has diabetes
mellitus. Which of the following items does the nurse need to
remove from the meal tray when it is delivered to the patient?
A. Small container of vanilla ice cream
B. A dozen red grapes
C. Bacon and eggs
D. garden salad with ranch Correct Answer C. Bacon and eggs
A nurse is preparing to teach an older who has chronic arthritis
how to practice meditation. Which of the following teaching
strategies are appropriate? Select all that apply.
A. Encourage family members to participate in exercise
B. Have the patient identify a quiet room in the home that has
minimal interruptions
C. Suggest the use of a quiet fan running in the room
D. Explain that it is best to meditate about 5 minutes 4x a day
E. Show the patient how to sit comfortably with the limitation of
his arthritis and focus on a prayer Correct Answer B. Have the
patient identify a quiet room in the home that has minimal
interruptions
C. Suggest the use of a quiet fan running in the room
E. Show the patient how to sit comfortably with the limitation of
his arthritis and focus on a prayer
A nurse is providing spiritual care to a patient. Which aspect
does the nurse consider during the planning phase of the nursing
process?
A. Reviewing if the patient practices a religion and rituals
, B. Assessing the extent of the patient's fellowship and
community
C. Reviewing the patient's view of his or her purpose in life
D. Consulting with pastoral care or other spiritual leaders as
appropriate Correct Answer D. Consulting with pastoral care or
other spiritual leaders as appropriate
A patient has just been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor.
She is alone, her family will not be arriving from out of town for
an hour. What intervention does the nurse implement that best
provides support of the patient's spiritual well-being at this time?
A. Make a referral to a professional spiritual care adviser
B. Sit down and talk with the patient, have her discuss her
feelings and listen attentively.
C. Move the patient's Bible from her bedside cabinet drawer to
the top of the over-bed table
D. Ask the patient whether she would like to learn more about
the implications of having this type of tumor. Correct Answer
B. Sit down and talk with the patient, have her discuss her
feelings and listen attentively.
A senior nurse is talking with student nurses about spirituality.
Which conceptual element is included in spirituality? Select all
that apply.
A. Transcendence
B. faith and hope
C. Inner strength and peace
D. Meaning and purpose in life
E. Connectedness
