NUR 243 Exam 1 Practice Test 2026
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Questions With Detailed Answers
_______ speak to what gives ultimate meaning and purpose to ones life. It is a part of
people that seeks healing and reconciliation with self or others - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Spirituality
What is the difference between spirituality and religion - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Spirituality:
-Everyone has it
-State of being
-Hope and strength
-Meaning and purpose
-Forgiveness
-Confidence
-Value
-Love and relationship
-Creativity and self expression
-May or may not include God
Religion
-State of doing
-Organized system
-Community bound by common beliefs
-Performance of rituals
-Religious text of tradition
-What is true and right
What are the CUCON values - CORRECT ANSWERS-Find God in all things
Cura personalis
Women and men for and with others
Faith that does justice
True or False
1. Spiritual beliefs remain the same throughout the lifespan
,2. Spiritual health matures with increasing awareness of meaning, purpose, and life
values - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. False
2. True
What 4 components make up holistic well-being - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Spiritual
wellbeing
2. Physical wellbeing
3. Intellectual wellbeing
4. Emotional wellbeing
What are some factors that may influence spirituality - CORRECT ANSWERS-Acute
illness
Chronic illness
Terminal illness
Near death experience
Describe characteristics of spiritual care - CORRECT ANSWERS-It is based on
empathy and nonjudgemental love
Affirms the worth of each person
Responds to both religious and nonreligious needs
Involves the humanistic desire to "be there" and listen
Acknowledges the dignity and nobility of life
Respects each person up to the point of death
What are some different methods of assessing spirituality - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Screening
Assessment
History
What is a spirituality screening - CORRECT ANSWERS-1-2 static questions to
determine faith affiliation or religious restrictions
,Screens go more into religiosity than spirituality
What is a spirituality assessment - CORRECT ANSWERS-In depth look at spiritual
make-up with the goal of determining outcomes for healing and wellbeing
What is a spirituality history - CORRECT ANSWERS-Dynamic discussion of faith and
spirituality to determine the impact on patient care
What is FICA - CORRECT ANSWERS-A way of assessing spirituality in patients
-Faith or beliefs
-Importance and influence
-Community
-Address
Questions that may be asked in each FICA section - CORRECT ANSWERS-F (Faith,
belief, meaning)
-Do you consider yourself spiritual or religious?
-Do you have spiritual beliefs that help you cope with stress
-What gives your life meaning
I (Importance and influence)
-What importance does you faith or belief have in your life?
-Have your beliefs influenced you in how you handle stress?
-Do you have specific beliefs that might influence your health care decisions? Are you
willing to share those with your healthcare team?
C (Community)
- Are you part of a spiritual or religious community?
-Is this of support to you and how?
-Is there a group of people you really love or who are important to you?
A (Address/action in care)
-How should I address these issues in your healthcare ?
What are some applicable nursing diagnoses for the concept of spirituality? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Spiritual distress
Risk for distress
Moral distress
Risk for impaired religiosity
Impaired religiosity
, True or False
It is the nurses responsibility to take initiative if there is a noticeable problem/change
with a patient spirituality - CORRECT ANSWERS-True
Describes steps of planning and implementation of care for the concept spirituality -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Establish a covenant (caring relationship)
Establish a presence
-Paying attention
-Answering questions
-Listening (active)
-Positive attitude and encouragement
Mobilize resources
Support rituals and activities
What are the difference domains of leaning and teaching?
(3 domains of learning) - CORRECT ANSWERS--Cognitive (understanding) discussion
lecture question and answer role play, discovery independent project
-Affective (attitudes) role - allows expression of values, feelings, and attitudes
discussion
-Psychomotor (motor skills) demonstration practice return demonstration independent
projects
What is an outcome for each domain of learning for a patient with a new diagnosis of
DM type II who need to administer insulin? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Cognitive:
-Discuss their new diagnosis and answer any questions
(Patient will be able to tach back what you taught them)
-Example: listing the signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia
Affective:
-Discussion/role play the patient will show an interest in participating in their insulin
regimen eagerness
Psychomotor:
-Patient will demonstrate that they understand how to administer their insulin
independently-they will actually do it
What are factors that are important to consider when evaluating your patients motivation
to learn - CORRECT ANSWERS--Attention
Are they able to pay full attention or is there any cognitive impairments present?
Latest Exam Guide Revision
Questions With Detailed Answers
_______ speak to what gives ultimate meaning and purpose to ones life. It is a part of
people that seeks healing and reconciliation with self or others - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Spirituality
What is the difference between spirituality and religion - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Spirituality:
-Everyone has it
-State of being
-Hope and strength
-Meaning and purpose
-Forgiveness
-Confidence
-Value
-Love and relationship
-Creativity and self expression
-May or may not include God
Religion
-State of doing
-Organized system
-Community bound by common beliefs
-Performance of rituals
-Religious text of tradition
-What is true and right
What are the CUCON values - CORRECT ANSWERS-Find God in all things
Cura personalis
Women and men for and with others
Faith that does justice
True or False
1. Spiritual beliefs remain the same throughout the lifespan
,2. Spiritual health matures with increasing awareness of meaning, purpose, and life
values - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. False
2. True
What 4 components make up holistic well-being - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Spiritual
wellbeing
2. Physical wellbeing
3. Intellectual wellbeing
4. Emotional wellbeing
What are some factors that may influence spirituality - CORRECT ANSWERS-Acute
illness
Chronic illness
Terminal illness
Near death experience
Describe characteristics of spiritual care - CORRECT ANSWERS-It is based on
empathy and nonjudgemental love
Affirms the worth of each person
Responds to both religious and nonreligious needs
Involves the humanistic desire to "be there" and listen
Acknowledges the dignity and nobility of life
Respects each person up to the point of death
What are some different methods of assessing spirituality - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Screening
Assessment
History
What is a spirituality screening - CORRECT ANSWERS-1-2 static questions to
determine faith affiliation or religious restrictions
,Screens go more into religiosity than spirituality
What is a spirituality assessment - CORRECT ANSWERS-In depth look at spiritual
make-up with the goal of determining outcomes for healing and wellbeing
What is a spirituality history - CORRECT ANSWERS-Dynamic discussion of faith and
spirituality to determine the impact on patient care
What is FICA - CORRECT ANSWERS-A way of assessing spirituality in patients
-Faith or beliefs
-Importance and influence
-Community
-Address
Questions that may be asked in each FICA section - CORRECT ANSWERS-F (Faith,
belief, meaning)
-Do you consider yourself spiritual or religious?
-Do you have spiritual beliefs that help you cope with stress
-What gives your life meaning
I (Importance and influence)
-What importance does you faith or belief have in your life?
-Have your beliefs influenced you in how you handle stress?
-Do you have specific beliefs that might influence your health care decisions? Are you
willing to share those with your healthcare team?
C (Community)
- Are you part of a spiritual or religious community?
-Is this of support to you and how?
-Is there a group of people you really love or who are important to you?
A (Address/action in care)
-How should I address these issues in your healthcare ?
What are some applicable nursing diagnoses for the concept of spirituality? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Spiritual distress
Risk for distress
Moral distress
Risk for impaired religiosity
Impaired religiosity
, True or False
It is the nurses responsibility to take initiative if there is a noticeable problem/change
with a patient spirituality - CORRECT ANSWERS-True
Describes steps of planning and implementation of care for the concept spirituality -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Establish a covenant (caring relationship)
Establish a presence
-Paying attention
-Answering questions
-Listening (active)
-Positive attitude and encouragement
Mobilize resources
Support rituals and activities
What are the difference domains of leaning and teaching?
(3 domains of learning) - CORRECT ANSWERS--Cognitive (understanding) discussion
lecture question and answer role play, discovery independent project
-Affective (attitudes) role - allows expression of values, feelings, and attitudes
discussion
-Psychomotor (motor skills) demonstration practice return demonstration independent
projects
What is an outcome for each domain of learning for a patient with a new diagnosis of
DM type II who need to administer insulin? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Cognitive:
-Discuss their new diagnosis and answer any questions
(Patient will be able to tach back what you taught them)
-Example: listing the signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia
Affective:
-Discussion/role play the patient will show an interest in participating in their insulin
regimen eagerness
Psychomotor:
-Patient will demonstrate that they understand how to administer their insulin
independently-they will actually do it
What are factors that are important to consider when evaluating your patients motivation
to learn - CORRECT ANSWERS--Attention
Are they able to pay full attention or is there any cognitive impairments present?
