WorksheetsCulture and Spirituality Case Study
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 9mins
Discuss how Mr. Hagos’ Cultural background may be influencing his son’s request? (Select the Correct response).
a) Reflects a family-centered, collectivist protective approach
b) Emphasizes individual autonomy over family input
c) Focuses on patient independence and self-reliance
d) Encourages direct disclosure to the patient regardless of family wishes
What is Culture? (Select the Correct response).
a) An individual’s personal habits and preferences
b) Patterns of shared behaviours, values and beliefs of a group
c) Solely a group’s language and religion
d) Only socioeconomic status and education level
Which of the following are ways that culture can have an impact on the End-of-Life Care we provide for our patients and their families? (Select all that apply).
a) Decision-making: Who makes care choices (patient vs. family)
b) None: Culture has no impact on end-of-life care decisions
c) Disclosure of illness: Whether or not a patient is told the truth about diagnosis/prognosis
d) End-of-life rituals and grieving practices: Beliefs about death, afterlife, burial, mourning, and expressions of grief
How does the concept of Autonomy vary Cross-Culturally? (Select the Correct response).
a) Autonomy is interpreted the same way across all cultures.
b) Autonomy always means individual decision-making, regardless of culture.
c) In many Non-Western cultures, autonomy is family-guided regarding medical decisions.
d) Western autonomy always overrides cultural or family considerations.
As a nurse, which of the following are key questions you can ask to assess the cultural impact on Mr. Hagos’ care? (Select all that apply).
a) How does your culture shape your view of illness and dying?
b) How does your family's role affect your health care decisions?
c) Any cultural or traditional practices you want us to respect when providing your care?
d) What would a ‘good death’ look like for you & your family?
Using the FICA Spiritual Assessment tool, which question about Mr. Hagos addresses his F: (Faith or Belief)? (Select the Correct response).
a) How important are your beliefs in your daily life & in dealing with illness?
b) Are you part of a religious or spiritual community that supports you?
c) Do you consider yourself spiritual/religious? What gives your life meaning?
d) How can your health care team best support your spiritual needs?
Using the FICA Spiritual Assessment tool, which question about Mr. Hagos addresses his I: (Importance)? (Select the Correct response).
a) Do you consider yourself spiritual/religious? What gives your life meaning?
b) How important are your beliefs in your daily life & in dealing with illness?
c) Are you part of a religious or spiritual community that supports you?
d) How can your health care team best support your spiritual needs?
Using the FICA Spiritual Assessment tool, which question about Mr. Hagos addresses his C: (Community)? (Select the Correct response).
a) Do you consider yourself spiritual/religious? What gives your life meaning?
b) How important are your beliefs in your daily life & in dealing with illness?
c) Are you part of a religious or spiritual community that supports you?
d) How can your health care team best support your spiritual needs?
Using the FICA Spiritual Assessment tool, which question about Mr. Hagos addresses his A: (Address in Care)? (Select the Correct response).
a) Do you consider yourself spiritual/religious? What gives your life meaning?
b) How important are your beliefs in your daily life & in dealing with illness?
c) Are you part of a religious or spiritual community that supports you?
d) How can your health care team best support your spiritual needs?
