PNC Patient Advocacy & Counseling 3

Question 1

Which counseling approach is MOST consistent with the faith community nursing model when addressing mental health concerns?

Accepted Answer

Integrating spiritual care with referral to mental health professionals as needed

Answer

Faith community nursing integrates spiritual care with holistic health promotion and appropriate referral rather than replacing professional mental health treatment.

Question 2

A parishioner expresses that they feel unheard by their physician and want to change providers. The parish nurse should:

Accepted Answer

Help the parishioner articulate their concerns and research how to access a new provider

Answer

Empowering the parishioner to advocate for themselves and providing information about options supports autonomy and self-efficacy.

Question 3

When conducting a counseling session, a parish nurse notices a parishioner seems to be minimizing their reported symptoms. The BEST response is to:

Accepted Answer

Use motivational interviewing techniques to explore the parishioner's readiness and concerns

Answer

Motivational interviewing respects ambivalence and helps individuals explore their own motivation for change in a non-confrontational way.

Question 4

A parish nurse is advocating for improved palliative care access for congregation members. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Community-level health advocacy

Answer

Advocating for systemic improvements in community health access represents community-level advocacy, a distinct and important parish nurse role.

Question 5

A parishioner discloses suicidal ideation during a pastoral visit. The parish nurse's PRIORITY action is to:

Accepted Answer

Assess for immediate risk and facilitate connection to crisis mental health services

Answer

Assessing suicide risk and facilitating crisis intervention is the immediate priority to ensure safety; this overrides routine confidentiality considerations.

(PNC) Parish Nurse Certification Practice Test

(PNC) Parish Nurse Certification Practice Test

PNC Patient Advocacy & Counseling 3