ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Jewish beliefs - CORRECT ANSWER Males name and circumcised 8 days after birth,
named by father.
Jewish beliefs - CORRECT ANSWER Females named while the torah is read in
synagogue.
Jewish Beliefs - CORRECT ANSWER Women not in a state of purity during her
menses or right after having birth until she has bath in a mikvah. Men cannot help the
woman.
jewish beliefs - CORRECT ANSWER Kosher rules include no mixing of meat and
milk. using separate utensils for both, not eating any animal not slaughtered. fasting during
yom kippur. not eating raised bread during passover.
jewish sabbath - CORRECT ANSWER From Sunset Friday to sunset Saturday, During
sabbath you cannot ride in a car, smoke or use lights, money, phone or TV. Surgery or
medical tx is postponed if possible.
jewish death - CORRECT ANSWER Assisted death forbidden. Someone has to be
with the patient when they die and their soul leaves the body. Body cannot be left alone until
burial and it has to be within 24 hrs. The body may only be washed by a jew or the jewish
burial society. The nurse may do basic care while wearing gloves. Autopsy not approved. all
body parts removed must be with the body.
jewish beliefs - CORRECT ANSWER Birth control is discouraged, vasectomies are
forbidden, abortion is only allowed to save the mothers life or in very dire circumstances.
jewish beliefs - CORRECT ANSWER Organ transplant is up to the rabbi.
jewish beliefs - CORRECT ANSWER The beard is a sign of holiness and no blade can
touch the skin, scissors or electric razor may be used.
jewish beliefs - CORRECT ANSWER Men must wear yarmulkes(skull caps) all the
time and women hair has to be covered after marriage.
, jewish beliefs - CORRECT ANSWER Nurses need to allow a quiet environment for
prayer.
How to perform a religious/spiritual assessment - CORRECT ANSWER What do you
think has cause this illness?
How to perform a religious/spiritual assessment - CORRECT ANSWER What
problems has the illness created for you?
How to perform a religious/spiritual assessment - CORRECT ANSWER What has
been done to treat this illness so far?
How to perform a religious/spiritual assessment - CORRECT ANSWER What do you
fear about this illness or its treatment?
How to perform a religious/spiritual assessment - CORRECT ANSWER What type of
tx do you think is appropriate?
How to perform a religious/spiritual assessment - CORRECT ANSWER What benefits
do you expect from this tx?
How to perform a religious/spiritual assessment - CORRECT ANSWER What
traditional remedies or rituals might be used in your culture to treat this illness?
How to perform a religious/spiritual assessment - CORRECT ANSWER Ask questions
in regard to spirituals rules or practices that might need to take place before healthcare can be
done.
Christian Science beliefs - CORRECT ANSWER Don't normally seek traditional
healthcare. have their own midwives and nurses.
Christian Science beliefs - CORRECT ANSWER Believe that sickness, evil and sin are
not if God but of the mind.Illness and sin can be changed by altering thoughts rather than
medical tx.
Christian Science beliefs - CORRECT ANSWER illness and sin are overcome through
prayer.
Christian Science beliefs - CORRECT ANSWER No meds.