Spiritual and Cultural Needs Quiz - NS

The nurse aide notes that every time fresh ice water is delivered to a client, the client dumps the ice water and fills the pitcher with tap water. The nurse aide knows that the next time it is time for fresh water, the nurse aide SHOULD:

• bring the client a glass of iced tea instead of water

• bring the client a pitcher of water without any ice in it

• not bring the client any water at all

• bring the client a glass of warm milk

Clients who are of the Muslim faith are required to:

• drink alcohol

• carry a rosary at all times

• pray at certain times of the day

• eat ham and bacon

The nurse aide is preparing to place a client in the shower when the client tells the nurse aide that in his culture, bathing should be avoided until healing is complete. The nurse aide should ask the client:

• what forms of hygiene are permissible until he is well

• if he has enough deodorant

• if he knows that bathing will help him get better

• if a quick bath would be all right instead of a shower

A food staple of persons who are from Asian countries is:

• rice

• beans

• potatoes

• lentils

A nurse aide is a part-time minister. When caring for a client of a different religion, the nurse aide SHOULD:

• bring the client religious materials from the nurse aide's church

• ask the client if he has ever considered changing religions

• refrain from sharing personal religious beliefs

• try to convert the client to the nurse aide's religion

A client who is from Europe tells the nurse aide that he is used to having his main meal at midday. The nurse aide SHOULD:

• tell the client that meals cannot be changed

• suggest the client save some food from breakfast

• see if another client does not want all of his lunch tray

• ask the nurse if this would be possible

The nurse aide is delivering food trays when a client tells the nurse that he is fasting. The nurse aide knows this means the client:

• only drinks liquids at meals

• has chosen not to eat for religious or spiritual reasons

• likes to eat rapidly

• does not like the food

The nurse aide is caring for a client who does not speak English. The nurse aide can BEST communicate with this client:

• with written instructions

• by using sign language

• by speaking loudly and slowly

• through an interpreter

The nurse aide knows that many religions restrict or forbid the use of:

• prayer books

• religious beads

• dairy products

• alcoholic beverages

Upon entering a client's room, the nurse aide notes that the client and a minister are praying. The nurse aide SHOULD:

• return to the client's room in a few minutes

• join the client and minister in prayer

• ask the client if he needs anything

• sit down and wait until they finish praying