NURS 3101 Quiz 2: Holism Final Exam
Questions and All Correct Answers 2025-
2026 Edition.
A nurse is caring for a patient who has just had a near-death experience (NDE) following a
cardiac arrest. Which intervention by the nurse best promotes the spiritual well-being of the
patient after the NDE?
1. Allowing the patient to discuss the experience
2. Referring the patient to pastoral care
3. Having the patient talk to another patient who had an NDE
4. Offering to pray for the patient
A: 1
B; 2
C: 3
D: 4 - Answer A
The nurse is caring for a patient who is very depressed and decides to complete a spiritual
assessment using the FICA tool. Using the FICA assessment tool, match the criteria on the left
with the appropriate assessment question on the right.
1. F—Faith
2. I—Importance of spirituality
3. C—Community
4. A—Interventions to address spiritual needs
Match to ...
a. Tell me if you have a higher power or authority that helps you act on your beliefs. b. Describe
which activities give you comfort spiritually.
c. To whom do you go for support in times of difficulty?
d. Your illness has kept you from attending church. Is that a problem for you?
A: 1a, 2d, 3c, 4b
B: 1a, 2b, 3c, 4d
C: 1c, 2d, 3a, 4b
D: 1c, 2b, 3a, 4d - Answer A
, 1. This age-group's concept of spirituality is provided by parents, and love and affection
promote spirituality.
2. This age-group begins to ask about God or a Supreme Being and is influenced by spiritual and
religious stories.
3. This age-group is fascinated with magic and mystery and often believes illness is related to
bad behavior.
4. This age-group has a clear concept of a higher spiritual being and is interested in learning
about spirituality.
A: 1
B: 2
C: 3
D: 4 - Answer D
A nurse is caring for a patient who is Muslim and has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following
items does the nurse need to remove from the meal tray when it is delivered to the patient?
1. Small container of vanilla ice cream
2. A dozen red grapes
3. Bacon and eggs
4. Garden salad with ranch dressing
A: 1
B: 2
C: 3
D: 4 - Answer C
A 44-year-old male patient has just been told that his wife and child were killed in an auto
accident while coming to visit him in the hospital. After analyzing the assessment findings, the
nurse recognizes that which statements made by the patient support a nursing diagnosis of
Spiritual Distress related to loss of family members? (Select all that apply.)
1. "I need to call my sister for support."
2. "I have nothing to live for now."
3. "Why would my God do this to me?"
4. "I need to pray for a miracle."
5. "I want to be more involved in my church."
A: 1, 3
Questions and All Correct Answers 2025-
2026 Edition.
A nurse is caring for a patient who has just had a near-death experience (NDE) following a
cardiac arrest. Which intervention by the nurse best promotes the spiritual well-being of the
patient after the NDE?
1. Allowing the patient to discuss the experience
2. Referring the patient to pastoral care
3. Having the patient talk to another patient who had an NDE
4. Offering to pray for the patient
A: 1
B; 2
C: 3
D: 4 - Answer A
The nurse is caring for a patient who is very depressed and decides to complete a spiritual
assessment using the FICA tool. Using the FICA assessment tool, match the criteria on the left
with the appropriate assessment question on the right.
1. F—Faith
2. I—Importance of spirituality
3. C—Community
4. A—Interventions to address spiritual needs
Match to ...
a. Tell me if you have a higher power or authority that helps you act on your beliefs. b. Describe
which activities give you comfort spiritually.
c. To whom do you go for support in times of difficulty?
d. Your illness has kept you from attending church. Is that a problem for you?
A: 1a, 2d, 3c, 4b
B: 1a, 2b, 3c, 4d
C: 1c, 2d, 3a, 4b
D: 1c, 2b, 3a, 4d - Answer A
, 1. This age-group's concept of spirituality is provided by parents, and love and affection
promote spirituality.
2. This age-group begins to ask about God or a Supreme Being and is influenced by spiritual and
religious stories.
3. This age-group is fascinated with magic and mystery and often believes illness is related to
bad behavior.
4. This age-group has a clear concept of a higher spiritual being and is interested in learning
about spirituality.
A: 1
B: 2
C: 3
D: 4 - Answer D
A nurse is caring for a patient who is Muslim and has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following
items does the nurse need to remove from the meal tray when it is delivered to the patient?
1. Small container of vanilla ice cream
2. A dozen red grapes
3. Bacon and eggs
4. Garden salad with ranch dressing
A: 1
B: 2
C: 3
D: 4 - Answer C
A 44-year-old male patient has just been told that his wife and child were killed in an auto
accident while coming to visit him in the hospital. After analyzing the assessment findings, the
nurse recognizes that which statements made by the patient support a nursing diagnosis of
Spiritual Distress related to loss of family members? (Select all that apply.)
1. "I need to call my sister for support."
2. "I have nothing to live for now."
3. "Why would my God do this to me?"
4. "I need to pray for a miracle."
5. "I want to be more involved in my church."
A: 1, 3
