Concept 05: Spirituality Giddens | Concepts for Nursing Practice, 3rd Edition

1. The nurse is assessing a patient's spirituality and observes the patient meditating before any treatment . What is the nurse's best action?

      a. Document that the patient is not religious.

      b. Offer the patient a copy of the Bible to read.

      c. Arrange for quiet time for the patient as needed.

      d. Limit the time patient can meditate before procedures.

2. When conducting a spiritual assessment of a hospitalized patient, the nurse should remain aware of which potential barrier to effective communication?

       a. Clarifying the meaning of a patient's statement
       b. Multi-tasking while talking to the patient.
       c. Listening to the patient's complete statements.
      d. Discussing the patient's feelings while hospitalized.

3. A patient uses rosary beads and attends mass once a week. This expression of spirituality is best described with which term?

        a. Religiosity

        b. Faith

        c. Belief

        d. Authenticity

4. When developing a plan of care, the nurse should consider which attribute of the concept of spirituality?

        a. Spirituality is not a well-known universal concept.

        b. Chronic versus acute illnesses affect spirituality.

        c. Convincing patients to pray is a priority intervention.

        d. Referrals may be needed to spiritual counselors.