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Chapter 29: The Faith Community Nurse

Foundations of Nursing in the Community, 3rd Edition Stanhope, Lancaster

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Chapter 29: The Faith Community Nurse

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. What is the primary difference between parish nursing and all other nursing positions?
a. Affiliation with a church or congregation
b. Incorporation of spiritual aspects into nursing care
c. Provision of holistic nursing care
d. Residence within the community of service

 

 

ANS:   A

In 1998 the American Nurses Association accepted parish nursing as the most recognized term for the practice of nurses working with congregations or faith communities. All nurses may choose to incorporate spiritual aspects into holistic nursing care.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge             REF:    p. 546

 

  1. While planning care with a client having a chronic illness, the parish nurse in the institution-based model would use which activity?
a. Bringing in family members to work with the client and nurse in decision making
b. Partnering with outlying health care centers for coordinating optimal care
c. Pulling from the collective strengths of faith-based community members for social support for the client
d. Relying on congregational prayer as a component of healing

 

 

ANS:   B

The institution-based model includes greater collaboration and partnerships. The nurse may be in a contractual relationship with hospitals, medical centers, long-term care establishments, or educational institutions. Therefore, although the nurse may do all of these things, the item that is related to the institution-based model is partnering with outlying health care centers.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Application             REF:    p. 547 (Box 29-1)

 

  1. Why is it helpful to be a member of a faith community?
a. Belief and traditions help with coping.
b. You can ask others in the group for help.
c. It is a social outlet.
d. You might be able to get others to contribute to your organization or cause.

 

 

ANS:   A

Although there is some truth in all the options, persons who encounter assaults with physical and emotional illness and brokenness and who are able to call upon their faith beliefs and religious traditions are able to increase coping skills and realize spiritual growth even during adversity.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge             REF:    p. 549

 

  1. What is central to the role of the parish nurse?
a. Advanced nursing practice education and skills
b. Faith consistent with the community and its leadership
c. Spiritual dimension of care
d. Willingness to serve anyone in need

 

 

ANS:   C

Although all options would be helpful, the spiritual dimension of health care is central to the practice of parish nursing.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge             REF:    p. 550

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