Deck 45: The Nurse in the Faith Community

Question 1

Where is faith community nursing practiced?

A) In all United States states
B) Only in North America
C) In most United States states and some other countries
D) In every country in the world

Answer 1

In most United States states and some other countries

Question 2

A faith community nurse develops a contractual relationship with a hospital and medical center.Which model of faith community nursing is being used?

A) Congregational
B) Institutional
C) Pastoral care
D) Holistic care

Answer 2

Institutional

Question 3

The faith community nurse who makes arrangements for Meals on Wheels for the homebound is functioning as a(n):

A) Counselor
B) Facilitator
C) Liaison
D) Advocate

Answer 3

Facilitator

Question 4

The faith community nurse who encourages participation in political activities which impact the health and well-being of the faith community is functioning as a(n):

A) Counselor
B) Facilitator
C) Liaison
D) Advocate

Question 5

A nurse would like to engage in the role of a faith community nurse.According to the Faith Community Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice,which is the preferred minimum educational preparation for a nurse in this setting?

A) An associate's degree
B) A baccalaureate degree
C) A master's degree
D) Certification

Question 6

Which action would the faith community nurse most likely take when acting as a health advocate?

A) Encourage individuals to implement healthy lifestyles.
B) Provide referrals to healthcare and social services.
C) Provide opportunities for others to learn about health care issues.
D) Assist clients to connect to faith-based services.

Question 7

Which statement about faith community nurses is true? Faith community nurses:

A) Create caring congregations which support the holistic health of its members.
B) Work with clergymen to foster deeper spiritual beliefs.
C) Take care of a congregation of people in case of illness.
D) Provide holistic care and make decisions about congregational policies.

Question 8

A nurse wanting to know the functions of a faith community nurse would look to the:

A) Board of Nursing
B) Scope and Standards
C) Health Cabinet
D) Individual faith community

Question 9

Which dimension is central to the practice of parish nursing?

A) Physical
B) Psychological
C) Spiritual
D) Social

Question 10

What is the goal of a nurse practicing in faith community nursing?

A) To enhance spirituality of communities
B) To initiate primary prevention activities
C) To develop and sustain health ministries
D) To act as a health referral source for churches

Question 11

The faith community nurse who is available for health counseling with teens before and after youth activities is practicing which level of prevention?

A) Primary prevention
B) Secondary prevention
C) Tertiary prevention
D) Assessment

Question 12

Which element of practice should the faith community nurse consider at all times?

A) Confidentiality
B) Personal faith
C) Health care needs
D) Fellowship

Question 13

A faith community consults with a nurse to spearhead a committee to investigate the feasibility of starting a faith community nursing program in their church.The nurse contacts which organization for information,consultation,and reference packets about faith community nursing?

A) Parish Nurse Coordinator Center
B) International Parish Nurse Resource Center
C) American Nurses Association
D) National Center for Wellness

Question 14

A nurse is developing a faith community nurse program.Which activity is most likely to occur during the recognizing phase?

A) Seeking information and affirmation
B) Assessing community needs, market ideas, and setting goals
C) Describing a calling and desire to have a holistic practice
D) Evaluating record keeping and outcome summaries

Question 15

Which person believed that congregations should play a key role in holistic health care and focused on implementing nurse-clergy teams to work with individuals and their families?

A) Pope John Paul
B) President Reagan
C) Rev. Granger Westburg
D) Lillian Wald

Question 16

A faith community nursing program is created in an individual community of faith.The nurse is accountable to the congregation and its governing body.Which model of faith community nursing is being used?

A) Congregational
B) Institutional
C) Pastoral care
D) Holistic care

Question 17

Which activity would most likely be performed by a health ministry?

A) Conducting worship services in occupational areas
B) Visiting the homebound
C) Providing nursing care to congregation members who are acutely ill
D) Participating in mission trips

Question 18

The faith community nurse who holds discussions for targeted groups is functioning as a:

A) Counselor
B) Liaison
C) Health educator
D) Facilitator

Question 19

A nurse who is concerned with the body,mind,and spirit relationship in a constantly changing environment is practicing:

A) Faith community nursing
B) Community health nursing
C) Primary care
D) Holistic care

Question 20

A congregational community who gathers in a church and has common faith traditions is an example of:

A) Health ministry
B) Faith community nursing
C) Faith community
D) Holistic care center

Question 21

Considering the goals of Healthy People 2020,which programs would a faith community nurse most likely implement? Select all that apply.

A) Regular blood pressure screenings
B) Healthy nutrition counseling
C) Lead screening program
D) Grief support group

Question 22

A faith community nurse would like to be certified in this specialty.After contacting the International Parish Nurse Resource Center,the nurse learns that specialty certification is not available for faith community nursing practice.Why does certification not exist for this specialty?

A) Faith community nurses do not follow the American Nurses Association guidelines for practice.
B) Faith community nurses use complementary and alternative therapies in their work that do not require certification.
C) There is a question about the need for certification since faith community nurses do not work in health care facilities.
D) Receiving certification in this specialty would detract from the primary focus of holistic care provided by the nurses.

Question 23

Which activity would be classified as the implementation of a primary prevention strategy by the faith community nurse?

A) Providing health assessments and counseling during a home visit for a person who just had surgery
B) Writing house of worship newsletter articles about healthy food choices
C) Assisting in making behavior changes for a person who is abusing alcohol
D) Doing blood pressure screenings after church one Sunday

Question 24

Which functions are the faith community nurse most likely to perform? Select all that apply.

A) Personal health counselor
B) Facilitator
C) Referral agent
D) Case manager

Question 25

A nurse practicing in a faith community must be knowledgeable about which aspect of the faith community?

A) How clergy are trained and their areas of expertise
B) The economic status of the parishioners and their ability to pay the nurse
C) The policies and procedures of the religious order in which they practice
D) Lines of authority and channels of communication in the faith community