PNC PNC Congregational Care & Ministry

Question 1

What is the foundational role of the parish nurse within a faith community according to the Scope and Standards of Practice?

Accepted Answer

Integrating faith and health through holistic ministry

Answer

Providing primary medical care

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Managing the church's administrative functions

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Replacing hospital chaplains

Question 2

Which professional organization publishes the Scope and Standards of Practice for parish/faith community nursing?

Accepted Answer

American Nurses Association (ANA)

Answer

American Medical Association (AMA)

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National League for Nursing (NLN)

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Joint Commission

Question 3

When a parish nurse visits a homebound congregant, which spiritual care action is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Performing a spiritual assessment and listening actively

Answer

Prescribing spiritual exercises

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Leading mandatory prayer sessions

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Avoiding discussion of spiritual concerns

Question 4

A parish nurse coordinates a volunteer visitor program for isolated seniors. This BEST represents which parish nursing function?

Accepted Answer

Developing support groups and volunteers

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Clinical care

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Referral and liaison

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Health education

Question 5

A congregant discloses suicidal thoughts to the parish nurse. What is the nurse's IMMEDIATE priority?

Accepted Answer

Assess lethality and connect the person to crisis services immediately

Answer

Notify the pastor before taking any action

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Encourage prayer and dismiss the concern

Answer

Document and address it at the next meeting

Question 6

Which model BEST describes the parish nurse's role in bridging healthcare and faith communities?

Accepted Answer

Liaison model

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Medical model

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Biomedical model

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Insurance model