Holistic Nursing certification
Holistic nursing process correct answersThe moral ideal of nursing in which the nurse brings one's whole
self into a relationship with the whole self of the person being cared for in order to protect that person's
vulnerability, preserve her or his humanity and dignity, and reinforce the meaning and experience of
oneness and unity
Self- knowledge correct answersthe primary source of information needed in the caring process.
Includes beliefs, cultural values, folk/ health practices, life perspectives
Wellness correct answersintegrated, congruent functioning aimed toward reaching one's highest
potential, positive and affirming, a conscious, self-directed, and evolving process of achieving full
potential. Multi dimensional and holistic, encompassing lifestyle, mental and spiritual well-being,and the
environment
Allopathic/ traditional therapies correct answersmedical, surgery, invasive and noninvasive diagnostic
treatment procedures, including medications
Cultural competence correct answersthe ability to deliver health care with knowledge of and sensitivity
to cultural factors that influence the health behavior of the person
Environment correct answerseverything that surrounds the person, both the external and the internal
environment as well as patterns not yet understood
Holistic communication correct answersa free flow of verbal and nonverbal interchange between and
among people and significant beings such as pets, nature, and God/life force/ absolute/ Transcendent
that explores meaning and ideas leading to mutual understanding and growth
Intention correct answersthe conscious awareness of being in the present moment to help facilitate the
healing process, a volitional act of love
Healing correct answersthe emergence of right relationship at one or more levels of the body-mind-spirit
Holistic nursing process correct answersThe moral ideal of nursing in which the nurse brings one's whole
self into a relationship with the whole self of the person being cared for in order to protect that person's
vulnerability, preserve her or his humanity and dignity, and reinforce the meaning and experience of
oneness and unity
Self- knowledge correct answersthe primary source of information needed in the caring process.
Includes beliefs, cultural values, folk/ health practices, life perspectives
Wellness correct answersintegrated, congruent functioning aimed toward reaching one's highest
potential, positive and affirming, a conscious, self-directed, and evolving process of achieving full
potential. Multi dimensional and holistic, encompassing lifestyle, mental and spiritual well-being,and the
environment
Allopathic/ traditional therapies correct answersmedical, surgery, invasive and noninvasive diagnostic
treatment procedures, including medications
Cultural competence correct answersthe ability to deliver health care with knowledge of and sensitivity
to cultural factors that influence the health behavior of the person
Environment correct answerseverything that surrounds the person, both the external and the internal
environment as well as patterns not yet understood
Holistic communication correct answersa free flow of verbal and nonverbal interchange between and
among people and significant beings such as pets, nature, and God/life force/ absolute/ Transcendent
that explores meaning and ideas leading to mutual understanding and growth
Intention correct answersthe conscious awareness of being in the present moment to help facilitate the
healing process, a volitional act of love
Healing correct answersthe emergence of right relationship at one or more levels of the body-mind-spirit
