PNC Patient Advocacy & Counseling 2

Question 1

A parishioner with a terminal diagnosis refuses to tell family members about their condition. As a parish nurse, your BEST response is to:

Accepted Answer

Respect the parishioner's confidentiality while offering to facilitate communication if desired

Answer

Respecting patient autonomy and confidentiality is paramount while supporting the parishioner in making their own communication decisions.

Question 2

When advocating for a parishioner who is experiencing language barriers in a healthcare setting, the parish nurse should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Request a certified medical interpreter from the healthcare facility

Answer

Certified medical interpreters are trained to accurately convey medical information and protect patient confidentiality, making them the preferred resource.

Question 3

A parish nurse is counseling a congregation member who is grieving a significant loss. Which therapeutic communication technique is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Using active listening and open-ended questions to explore the parishioner's experience

Answer

Active listening with open-ended questions allows the grieving person to express and explore their emotions without feeling judged or redirected.

Question 4

A parishioner asks the parish nurse to attend a medical appointment as a support person and advocate. The nurse should:

Accepted Answer

Attend, help the patient formulate questions beforehand, and support their self-advocacy during the visit

Answer

Accompanying parishioners to appointments and supporting their self-advocacy aligns with the parish nurse role of health facilitation and advocacy.

Question 5

In a counseling session, a parishioner discloses they are experiencing domestic violence. The parish nurse should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Provide information about safety planning and available community resources

Answer

Providing safety information and resources empowers the victim while respecting their autonomy; the decision to involve authorities remains with the victim except in mandatory reporting situations.

(PNC) Parish Nurse Certification Practice Test

(PNC) Parish Nurse Certification Practice Test

PNC Patient Advocacy & Counseling 2