Which individual is most likely experiencing spiritual distress? 1) 75-year-old retired banker ...

Which individual is most likely experiencing spiritual distress?
 
  1) 75-year-old retired banker who spends his days fishing, biking, and golfing
  2) 8-year-old child with chicken pox
  3) 35-year-old mother of three with metastatic breast cancer
  4) 12-year-old male recently diagnosed with appendicitis

Question 2

When should the nurse gather the data for the spiritual assessment?
 
  1) During the physical exam
  2) After the physical exam
  3) As part of the review of systems
  4) As part of the health history

Question 3

Which belief regarding prayer is expected for a school-age child in the first grade?
 
  1) Magical abilities
  2) Abstract qualities
  3) Hypothetical power
  4) Scary consequences

Question 4

Which is a common adolescent behavior toward spirituality?
 
  1) Embracing a belief system contrary to their parents' beliefs
  2) Embracing a belief system similar to their parents' beliefs
  3) Critiquing all spiritual practices
  4) All of the above

Question 5

Which statement is true regarding the spirituality of older adults?
 
  1) Older adults prefer not to participate in organized religion.
  2) Older adults often change faiths as a result of retirement.
  3) Older adults experience many losses, which can cause questioning of religion.
  4) Older adults often lose all faith.

Question 6

Which major life event often sparks a new interest in spirituality in young adults?
 
  1) Marriage
  2) Building a new home
  3) Starting college
  4) Starting a new job

Question 7

Which data is the most important to determine before conducting a spiritual assessment?
 
  1) Occupation
  2) Marital status
  3) Religious affiliation
  4) Health insurance