NU 211 Exam 4
,The nurse notes on the admission form that the client has indicated "no religious
preference." What does this indicate to the nurse about the client?
A.Does not follow the tenets of a specific faith
B.Is in denial about their religious beliefs
C.Does not believe in God or a "higher power"
D.Will not want to pray or visit with the chaplain - CORRECT ANSWERS-A. Even
though the client may not follow the rituals and customs ascribed to a certain religion,
there are no data to suggest that the client does not believe in God or that they would
not want to pray with the chaplain
It would be most important for the nurse to instruct unlicensed assistive personnel
(UAP) to assist clients of which faith to wash their hands before meals?
A.Christian
B.Jewish
C.Mormon
D.Muslim - CORRECT ANSWERS-D. Cleanliness is an important value in the Islamic
faith. Muslims may engage in ritualistic washing of the hands and face and prefer free-
flowing water.
Your client is a 17-year-old client who lost her right leg in a motor vehicle accident. After
her parents leave, she asks you, "Why did God let this happen to me? I have always
followed his commandments." Which action best depicts the "Caring" aspect of SENC?
Explain your thinking
A."Let me call you parents back to support you."
B."I think the chaplain can provide the support you need."
C.Cry with the client as you hug her.
D.Hold her hand, sit with her, and listen. - CORRECT ANSWERS-D.
Caring involves helping the client to understand and adjust to the situation. However,
you must establish a "caring connection." The client waited until her parents left to ask
the question of you—this implies her need to express her feelings. You need to be
nonjudgmental, present (sitting with her), and engaging in active listening.
Jehovah's Witness - CORRECT ANSWERS-No blood products should be used
Will not eat raw meat, red meat, or meat that has not been properly bled
Do not celebrate birthdays or holidays, except anniversary of the death of Christ.
Abstain from tobacco and other recreational drugs, may drink on occasion but do not
condone drunkenness
Mormon - CORRECT ANSWERS-•The garments are only removed for purposes such
as hygiene, elimination, or being intimate in marriage. Nurses may also remove it before
surgery, but it must at all times be considered intensely private and be treated with
, respect. Many believe in life before and after death; thus, death represents the passage
to another life phase.
Mormons follow a strict health code, known as the Word of Wisdom, which advises
healthful living and prohibits the use of tea, coffee, alcohol, and tobacco.
Roman Catholicism - CORRECT ANSWERS-The sacraments are a means to obtain
grace. A Roman Catholic who is seriously ill might wish to receive the sacrament of
anointing the sick. This sacrament, once known as the last rites, can be repeated if the
person recovers and then becomes ill at a later time. Only a priest can hear the
sacrament of reconciliation (confession), during which God, through the agency of the
priest, grants forgiveness for past sins. The Eucharist (communion bread), consecrated
at the mass (a religious service), may be brought to hospitalized clients by a priest,
deacon, or designated lay Eucharistic minister.
Islam - CORRECT ANSWERS-•Islam teaches that all faiths have essentially one
common message: There is a Supreme Being whose sovereignty is acknowledged in
worship and whose teaching and commandments must be obeyed. Women may prefer
to be treated by female staff. Some women may refuse vaginal examination by a male
nurse or physician because they are forbidden to expose their bodies to or be touched
by any man other than their husband.
Hinduism - CORRECT ANSWERS-may practice ayurvedic medicine, which
encompasses all aspects of life, including diet, sleep, elimination, and hygiene. Some
believe in the medicinal properties of "hot" and "cold" foods—"hot" and "cold" having
nothing to do with either temperature or spicy qualities. Women may be modest and
usually prefer to be treated by female medical staff. Jewelry often has a religious or
cultural significance.
Native Americans - CORRECT ANSWERS-•Health is a state of harmony with nature.
Whenever disharmony exists, disease or illness can occur. The traditional healer is the
medicine man or woman who is wise in the interrelationships of land, humankind, and
the universe. Note-taking by the professional may be considered forbidden, so when
you take a history or perform an exam, rely on your memory to record findings later.
Native Americans may converse in a low tone of voice and may maintain long periods of
silence.
-home remedies are best
-general distrust of white man
-poverty
-less access to proper healthcare
Buddhism - CORRECT ANSWERS-A core teaching is that suffering can be ended by
following the eightfold path of rights: understanding, intention, speech, action, livelihood,
effort, mindfulness, and contemplation (Kneirim, n.d.). Many Buddhists follow a
vegetarian diet; in some cases, the diet may include both milk and eggs. Fasting
,The nurse notes on the admission form that the client has indicated "no religious
preference." What does this indicate to the nurse about the client?
A.Does not follow the tenets of a specific faith
B.Is in denial about their religious beliefs
C.Does not believe in God or a "higher power"
D.Will not want to pray or visit with the chaplain - CORRECT ANSWERS-A. Even
though the client may not follow the rituals and customs ascribed to a certain religion,
there are no data to suggest that the client does not believe in God or that they would
not want to pray with the chaplain
It would be most important for the nurse to instruct unlicensed assistive personnel
(UAP) to assist clients of which faith to wash their hands before meals?
A.Christian
B.Jewish
C.Mormon
D.Muslim - CORRECT ANSWERS-D. Cleanliness is an important value in the Islamic
faith. Muslims may engage in ritualistic washing of the hands and face and prefer free-
flowing water.
Your client is a 17-year-old client who lost her right leg in a motor vehicle accident. After
her parents leave, she asks you, "Why did God let this happen to me? I have always
followed his commandments." Which action best depicts the "Caring" aspect of SENC?
Explain your thinking
A."Let me call you parents back to support you."
B."I think the chaplain can provide the support you need."
C.Cry with the client as you hug her.
D.Hold her hand, sit with her, and listen. - CORRECT ANSWERS-D.
Caring involves helping the client to understand and adjust to the situation. However,
you must establish a "caring connection." The client waited until her parents left to ask
the question of you—this implies her need to express her feelings. You need to be
nonjudgmental, present (sitting with her), and engaging in active listening.
Jehovah's Witness - CORRECT ANSWERS-No blood products should be used
Will not eat raw meat, red meat, or meat that has not been properly bled
Do not celebrate birthdays or holidays, except anniversary of the death of Christ.
Abstain from tobacco and other recreational drugs, may drink on occasion but do not
condone drunkenness
Mormon - CORRECT ANSWERS-•The garments are only removed for purposes such
as hygiene, elimination, or being intimate in marriage. Nurses may also remove it before
surgery, but it must at all times be considered intensely private and be treated with
, respect. Many believe in life before and after death; thus, death represents the passage
to another life phase.
Mormons follow a strict health code, known as the Word of Wisdom, which advises
healthful living and prohibits the use of tea, coffee, alcohol, and tobacco.
Roman Catholicism - CORRECT ANSWERS-The sacraments are a means to obtain
grace. A Roman Catholic who is seriously ill might wish to receive the sacrament of
anointing the sick. This sacrament, once known as the last rites, can be repeated if the
person recovers and then becomes ill at a later time. Only a priest can hear the
sacrament of reconciliation (confession), during which God, through the agency of the
priest, grants forgiveness for past sins. The Eucharist (communion bread), consecrated
at the mass (a religious service), may be brought to hospitalized clients by a priest,
deacon, or designated lay Eucharistic minister.
Islam - CORRECT ANSWERS-•Islam teaches that all faiths have essentially one
common message: There is a Supreme Being whose sovereignty is acknowledged in
worship and whose teaching and commandments must be obeyed. Women may prefer
to be treated by female staff. Some women may refuse vaginal examination by a male
nurse or physician because they are forbidden to expose their bodies to or be touched
by any man other than their husband.
Hinduism - CORRECT ANSWERS-may practice ayurvedic medicine, which
encompasses all aspects of life, including diet, sleep, elimination, and hygiene. Some
believe in the medicinal properties of "hot" and "cold" foods—"hot" and "cold" having
nothing to do with either temperature or spicy qualities. Women may be modest and
usually prefer to be treated by female medical staff. Jewelry often has a religious or
cultural significance.
Native Americans - CORRECT ANSWERS-•Health is a state of harmony with nature.
Whenever disharmony exists, disease or illness can occur. The traditional healer is the
medicine man or woman who is wise in the interrelationships of land, humankind, and
the universe. Note-taking by the professional may be considered forbidden, so when
you take a history or perform an exam, rely on your memory to record findings later.
Native Americans may converse in a low tone of voice and may maintain long periods of
silence.
-home remedies are best
-general distrust of white man
-poverty
-less access to proper healthcare
Buddhism - CORRECT ANSWERS-A core teaching is that suffering can be ended by
following the eightfold path of rights: understanding, intention, speech, action, livelihood,
effort, mindfulness, and contemplation (Kneirim, n.d.). Many Buddhists follow a
vegetarian diet; in some cases, the diet may include both milk and eggs. Fasting
