ncm 101 spirituality

• What does religion involve in terms of rituals and beliefs?


  Search for the sacred, like worshiping God
• What are the characteristics of religion?

  • Formal
  • Organized
  • Group-Oriented
  • Ritualistic
  • Objective
• What does spirituality involve?

  Search for meaning and purpose in life
• What are the characteristics of spirituality?

  • Personal
  • Self-Reflective
  • Experiences
• What is spiritual assessment?

  An active process of understanding spiritual needs
• What are the characteristics of spiritual assessment?

  • Respectful
  • Nonbiased
• What is spiritual care?

  Support for a patient’s spiritual needs
• What are the characteristics of spiritual care?

  • Individualized
  • Client-Centered
• How is death viewed in Buddhism?

  As a transition, with peaceful surroundings important
• What dietary practice is common among many Buddhists?

  Many are vegetarian and may fast
• What is believed about the soul in Buddhism?

  The soul is reborn, affected by karma
• What ritual may be performed in Buddhism after death?

  Placing holy leaves on the body
• What dietary practices are common in Hinduism?

  Many are vegetarian and fast on holy days
• How is healing or death viewed in Hinduism?

  Determined by God, with specific rituals
• What direction should dying individuals face in Hinduism?

  East
• What dietary restrictions are observed in Islam?

  Pork and alcohol are forbidden
• What is observed during Ramadan in Islam?

  Fasting from sunrise to sunset
• Who is considered the prophet in Islam?

  Prophet Muhammad
• How is illness viewed in Islam?

  As a test from God
• What is the significance of prayer in Buddhism?

  It is important, and miracles may happen
• What is a common practice after death in Buddhism?

  Cremation is more common than burial
• What dietary laws do Jews follow?

  Kosher laws prohibit mixing meat with dairy
• What is the significance of the right hand in Hinduism?

  It is considered sacred for eating
• How do Christians view illness?

  As a natural process or test of faith
• What are the different denominations of Judaism?

  • Reform
  • Reconstructionist
  • Conservative
  • Orthodox
• What is the role of Rabbis in Judaism?

  They are religious leaders
• What is the value placed on life in Judaism?

  Life is valued above religious restrictions
• How should medical care be scheduled in Judaism?

  Preferably around holy days
• What does the FICA spiritual history tool assess?

  • Faith and Belief
  • Importance
  • Community
  • Address in Care
• What is the Brief Religious Coping Questionnaire (RCOPE)?

  • A tool for assessing religious coping
  • Includes multiple questions for evaluation