Chapter 7, Spirituality in Psychiatric Care Video Solutions, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing: Evidence-Based Concepts, Skills, and Practices

Problem 1

During assessment a client states, “I believe in a power bigger than all of us.” The nurse interprets this statement as indicative of which of the following?
a. Religion
b. Spirituality
c. Values
d. Worship

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Problem 2

While interviewing a client, the nurse asks, “What is important to you?” The nurse is attempting to do which of the following?
a. Clarify the client’s values
b. Determine client rituals
c. Assist with meditation
d. Use bibliotherapy

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Problem 3

Which of the following questions would be most helpful to use when attempting to elicit information about a client’s spiritual concerns?
a. “Do you go to church regularly?”
b. “What religion do you practice?”
c. “What does being ill mean to you?”
d. “Do you participate in any special rituals?”

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Problem 4

After teaching a group of students about rituals, which of the following, if stated by the group as an appropriate example, would indicate successful teaching?
a. Fasting on the eve of a holiday
b. Providing food to the needy in a soup kitchen
c. Practicing guided imagery
d. Reading Bible stories for insight

Sarah Howell

Numerade Educator

Problem 5

When developing a plan of care for a client, which of the following would be most important to keep in mind in relation to spiritual interventions?
a. Religious practice is highly and positively correlated with better health outcomes.
b. Giving clients literature about the nurse’s religion is an appropriate teaching strategy.
c. Obtaining informed consent is essential before implementing any spiritual intervention.
d. Spiritual interventions are appropriate for use with any client, regardless of age.

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