Deck 5: Universal Sources

Question 1

_____________ refers to the experience of the "holy" where the knowledge of God, principles and articles of faith, teachings and insights from the Holy Books, and religious traditions facilitate the unfolding of living with others in love and truth.

A) Theology
B) Ethics
C) Religion
D) Spirituality

Answer 1

Religion

Question 2

__________________ refers to how the wisdom of spirituality (theology) shares parallel insights into the reality of the nature of the universe (cosmology and history).

A) Universality
B) Morality
C) Belongingness
D) Enculturation

Answer 2

Belongingness

Question 3

It is impossible for a nurse to know how all religions or spiritual beliefs affect the patient's response to health or illness. In order to help understand what is valued by both sides and to provide appropriate transcultural spiritual care, what is the best course of action that a nurse can take?

A) Create a cultural "CliffsNotes" binder containing experiences with different patient cultures for reference.
B) Listen and observe for clues from the patient and family as to how best care for the patient.
C) Compare and contrast the patient/family members' religious/spiritual experiences with your own.
D) Request a pastoral care referral when a patient has religious or spiritual beliefs are different than your own.

Answer 3

Compare and contrast the patient/family members' religious/spiritual experiences with your own.

Question 4

_______________ is a new synthesis that integrates knowledge of the brain, science, spirituality, and religious experience.

A) Neurotheology
B) Theology
C) Mythology
D) Anthropology

Question 5

Noticing that her patient was becoming overwhelmed with the number of medical students brought into the room, Nancy approached the chief resident, requesting that the number of medical students be limited to one or two per visit. Citing the unique nature of the patient's condition, the chief resident objected; however, she was overruled by the attending physician. Although the opportunity for learning is significant, what fact of nursing science supports the attending physician's decision to override the chief resident's objection?

A) The attending physician's delegation to the chief resident to train medical students could make the hospital vulnerable to legal or ethical violations.
B) The implied authority of the physician and the medical students undermined the relationship and authority of the nurse as it applied to patient care.
C) Despite being a teaching hospital, the chief resident had reason to believe the patient's privacy was being violated due to the minor status of the patient.
D) The chief resident was focused on the educational needs of the students; the nurse was focused on caring for the patient's whole mind, body and spirit.

Question 6

The connectivity hypothesis has required that biology, physics, and sociology theorists are exchanging ideas that move each of the sciences ahead. With an understanding of consciousness, science, and spirituality, how would the connectivity hypothesis best be explained?

A) It is one of the central dimensions that describes cultural care diversity and universality.
B) It is the feedback of active information that shows and creates coherence among electrons, photons, molecules or cells, humans, societies, cultures, and civilizations.
C) It is based on quantum physics, chaos theory, holography, and holistic science.
D) It is created on the foundation of materialism, determinism, reductionism, and objectivity.

Question 7

Red Cross volunteers from around the country were summoned to Houston, Texas after a category 4 hurricane devastated the coastal city. After the physical injuries were tended to, it became apparent that many of those affected by the tragedy reported they did not feel safe and needed to leave shelters to try and find family members and friends. With the understanding of universal sources, what was likely the cause of the fear and desire to leave the shelters?

A) Expanded consciousness
B) Spiritual suffering
C) Belongingness
D) Panentheism

Question 8

_____________ has been influential in modern science and has provided insight into the working of the human mind.

A) Shintoism
B) Baha'i
C) Buddhism
D) New age

Question 9

_________________ is a system of oral, written, and meditative belief that is accepted more within the branches of liberal Judaism because of the appeal to the need for a sense of meaning, belongingness, and holiness in life.

A) Orthodox Judaism
B) Jewish Kabala
C) Conservative Judaism
D) Reform Judaism

Question 10

On the way to work, a nurse hears breaking news on the radio that a "violent attack by extremists" just occurred at the Islamic Society of Boston. Reports from the scene seem to indicate that the attack was carried out by a "terrorist group." Boston Medical was the nearest Level 1 Trauma Center, so it was likely that the nurse would eventually be caring for the most critical patients. As a result of the confusion at the scene of the attack, it is unclear which patients were responsible for the attack and which were victims.
One of the patients being transferred to the medical/surgical floor is the Senior Imam of the Center that was attacked. Which statements below demonstrate understanding of Islam as presented in chapter 5? (Select all that apply.)

A) Sunnis do not worship in mosques.
B) There are two branches of Islam (Sunni and Shi'a).
C) Sufism focuses on healing love and practicing remembrance.
D) Wahhabism is a form of Shi'a Islam.
E) Shiites are accused of being the source of global terrorism.

Question 11

A 15-year-old girl was brought into the emergency room by her parents for complaints of severe abdominal cramping. Upon examination, it became apparent the teenager was in the process of miscarrying. After explaining what had happened, the nurse reassured the teen that miscarriage was not uncommon. The teen informed the nurse that if her parents found out she was pregnant, they would disown her, so she found a way to cause a miscarriage online. What approach should the nurse use to ensure a caring moment, while coming to terms with her own values? (Select all that apply.)

A) Praying
B) Knowing
C) Being
D) Enabling
E) Reinforcing

Question 12

Jedda was experiencing a "big city" for the first time. After being born and raised on a farm in the Northern Territory of Australia, Jedda was now in Los Angeles as part of a traveling dance troupe. During one of the performances, Jedda broke her ankle, which required surgery. While recovering from her injury, Jedda was feeling homesick and the sterile surroundings were not helping. Understanding the aboriginal religion and Jedda's connection to the outdoors, how could the nurse assist in providing spiritual comfort to Jedda? (Select all that apply.)

A) Assist Jedda in performing some of the aboriginal rituals surrounding health and wellness.
B) Suggest Jedda participate in a meditation or yoga class to the degree she is able.
C) Take Jedda to the courtyard located outside of the hospital.
D) Allow for Jedda to move about the hospital on her own with a wheelchair.
E) Inquire about allowing some plants from the hospital to be placed in her room.

Question 13

A concept called the "love economy" embraces social, environmental, and ethical auditing that reflects the triple bottom line (i.e., people, planet, and profit) is causing a shift in the practices of various nations and corporations. With collective responsibility, positive changes will result. Which of the following outcomes may result? (Select all that apply.)

A) Improved education
B) Sustainability
C) Fair labor standards
D) Equitable taxing
E) Immigration reform

Question 14

An elderly woman was placed in a long-term care facility by her son and feared she had done something wrong to have been placed in the facility instead of moving in with her son. When she became ill and feared her life was ending, she was concerned that whatever she did to her son would interfere with her rebirth. Using this information, to what religion does she likely belong? (Select all that apply.)

A) New age spirituality
B) Buddhism
C) Confucianism
D) Shintoism
E) Judaism

Question 15

Julian was on duty in the ER at Beth Israel Hospital in lower Manhattan. Mr. Akalprem Kasai, a bearded man wearing a turban lay injured after an apparent beating. As Julian scanned the chart, he saw that Sikh was listed as Mr. Kasai's religious preference. Which of the following statements accurately represent the practice of Sikhism? (Select all that apply.)

A) Sikhism is a branch of the Islamic faith and has the largest number of followers.
B) Sikhism's purpose is the destruction of suffering, and is based on intelligence, science, and knowledge.
C) Sikhism's central precept is living in harmony with human beings and with nature.
D) Sikhism symbols for male members are a turban, a beard, and a steel bracelet.
E) Sikhism principles include devotion to remembrance of God, truthful living, and equality of human beings.