Chapter 29: The Faith Community Nurse

Chapter 29: The Faith Community Nurse

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Which of the following best describes the primary difference between parish nursing and all other nursing positions?

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: Understand (Comprehension)                  REF:   p. 536

2. To help congregation members better meet their nutritional needs, the parish nurse organized members to participate in activities that focused on fellowship while providing healthy meals to homebound members and serving “healthy heart” church suppers. Which of the following activities is being completed?

ANS:  B

Health ministries are those activities and programs in faith communities organized around health and healing to promote wholeness in health across the life span. These services include activities such as visiting the homebound, providing meals for families in crisis or when returning home after hospitalization, organizing prayer circles, serving “healthy heart” church suppers, and holding regular grief support groups.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Apply (Application)                               REF:   p. 536

3. Which of the following best describes why it is helpful to be a member of a faith community?

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: Understand (Comprehension)                  REF:   p. 538

4. Which of the following principles is central to the role of the parish nurse?

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: Understand (Comprehension)                  REF:   pp. 539-540