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NRSG 312: Taylor Ch. 46 NCLEX
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A hospice nurse is caring for a patient who is dying of pancreatic cancer. The
patient tells the nurse "I feel no connection to God" and "I'm worried that I find no
real meaning in life." What would be the nurse's best response to this patient?
a. Give the patient a hug and tell him that his life still has meaning.
b. Arrange for a spiritual adviser to visit the patient.
c. Ask if the patient would like to talk about his feelings.
d. Call in a close friend or relative to talk to the patient. ANS ✔✔ c
A nurse who was raised as a strict Roman Catholic but who is no longer a
practicing Catholic stated she couldn't assist patients with their spiritual distress
because she recognizes only a "field power" in each person. She said, "My parents
and I hardly talk because I've deserted my faith. Sometimes I feel real isolated
from them and also from God—if there is a God." Analysis of these data reveals
which unmet spiritual need?
a.Need for meaning and purpose
b.Need for forgiveness
c. Need for love and relatedness
d.Need for strength for everyday living ANS ✔✔ C
A nurse is performing spirituality assessments of patients living in a long-term care
facility. What is the best question the nurse might use to assess for spiritual needs?
a.Can you describe your usual spiritual practices and how you maintain them
daily?
b.Are your spiritual beliefs causing you any concern?
c.How can I and the other nurses help you maintain your spiritual practices?
d.How do your religious beliefs help you to feel at peace? ANS ✔✔ c
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A patient whose last name is Goldstein was served a kosher meal ordered from a
restaurant on a paper plate because the hospital made no provision for kosher food
or dishes. Mr. Goldstein became angry and accused the nurse of insulting him: "I
want to eat what everyone else does—and give me decent dishes." Analysis of
these data reveals what finding?
a. The nurse should have ordered kosher dishes also.
b. The staff must have behaved condescendingly or critically.
c. Mr. Goldstein is a problem patient and difficult to satisfy.
✔✔
d. Mr. Goldstein was stereotyped and not consulted about his dietary preferences.
ANS D
A nurse working in an emergency department assesses how patients' religious
beliefs affect their treatment plan. With which patient would the nurse be most
likely to encounter resistance to emergency lifesaving surgery?
a. A patient of the Adventist faith
b. A patient who practices Buddhism
c. A patient who is a Jehovah's Witness
d. A patient who is an Orthodox Jew ANS ✔✔ C
The Roman Catholic family of a baby who was born with hydroencephalitis
requests a baptism for their infant. Why is it imperative that the nurse provides for
this baptism to be performed?
a. Baptism frequently postpones or prevents death or suffering.
b. It is legally required that nurses provide for this care when the family makes this
request.
c. It is a nursing function to assure the salvation of the baby.
✔✔
d. Not having a Baptism for the baby when desired may increase the family's
sorrow and suffering. ANS d
A nurse is caring for patients admitted to a long-term care facility. Which nursing
actions are appropriate based on the religious beliefs of the individual patients?
Select all that apply.
a.The nurse dietitian asks a Buddhist if he has any diet restrictions related to the
observance of holy days.
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NRSG 312: Taylor Ch. 46 NCLEX
Questions And Answers Latest
Update
A hospice nurse is caring for a patient who is dying of pancreatic cancer. The
patient tells the nurse "I feel no connection to God" and "I'm worried that I find no
real meaning in life." What would be the nurse's best response to this patient?
a. Give the patient a hug and tell him that his life still has meaning.
b. Arrange for a spiritual adviser to visit the patient.
c. Ask if the patient would like to talk about his feelings.
d. Call in a close friend or relative to talk to the patient. ANS ✔✔ c
A nurse who was raised as a strict Roman Catholic but who is no longer a
practicing Catholic stated she couldn't assist patients with their spiritual distress
because she recognizes only a "field power" in each person. She said, "My parents
and I hardly talk because I've deserted my faith. Sometimes I feel real isolated
from them and also from God—if there is a God." Analysis of these data reveals
which unmet spiritual need?
a.Need for meaning and purpose
b.Need for forgiveness
c. Need for love and relatedness
d.Need for strength for everyday living ANS ✔✔ C
A nurse is performing spirituality assessments of patients living in a long-term care
facility. What is the best question the nurse might use to assess for spiritual needs?
a.Can you describe your usual spiritual practices and how you maintain them
daily?
b.Are your spiritual beliefs causing you any concern?
c.How can I and the other nurses help you maintain your spiritual practices?
d.How do your religious beliefs help you to feel at peace? ANS ✔✔ c
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A patient whose last name is Goldstein was served a kosher meal ordered from a
restaurant on a paper plate because the hospital made no provision for kosher food
or dishes. Mr. Goldstein became angry and accused the nurse of insulting him: "I
want to eat what everyone else does—and give me decent dishes." Analysis of
these data reveals what finding?
a. The nurse should have ordered kosher dishes also.
b. The staff must have behaved condescendingly or critically.
c. Mr. Goldstein is a problem patient and difficult to satisfy.
✔✔
d. Mr. Goldstein was stereotyped and not consulted about his dietary preferences.
ANS D
A nurse working in an emergency department assesses how patients' religious
beliefs affect their treatment plan. With which patient would the nurse be most
likely to encounter resistance to emergency lifesaving surgery?
a. A patient of the Adventist faith
b. A patient who practices Buddhism
c. A patient who is a Jehovah's Witness
d. A patient who is an Orthodox Jew ANS ✔✔ C
The Roman Catholic family of a baby who was born with hydroencephalitis
requests a baptism for their infant. Why is it imperative that the nurse provides for
this baptism to be performed?
a. Baptism frequently postpones or prevents death or suffering.
b. It is legally required that nurses provide for this care when the family makes this
request.
c. It is a nursing function to assure the salvation of the baby.
✔✔
d. Not having a Baptism for the baby when desired may increase the family's
sorrow and suffering. ANS d
A nurse is caring for patients admitted to a long-term care facility. Which nursing
actions are appropriate based on the religious beliefs of the individual patients?
Select all that apply.
a.The nurse dietitian asks a Buddhist if he has any diet restrictions related to the
observance of holy days.
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