PNC Patient Advocacy & Counseling 4

Question 1

A parishioner is being pressured by family to pursue aggressive cancer treatment against their own wishes. The parish nurse should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Support the parishioner in clarifying their values and wishes and encourage completion of an advance directive

Answer

Helping the parishioner clarify and document their own wishes strengthens their autonomy and provides a legal framework for honoring those decisions.

Question 2

Which statement BEST describes the concept of 'presence' in pastoral and parish nursing counseling?

Accepted Answer

Offering full, attentive engagement with the parishioner that communicates care and dignity

Answer

Therapeutic presence involves intentional, attentive engagement that honors the person's dignity and communicates genuine care.

Question 3

A parish nurse discovers a congregation member is not taking prescribed medications due to cost. The BEST advocacy action is to:

Accepted Answer

Help the parishioner explore patient assistance programs, generic alternatives, and discuss the issue with their provider

Answer

Connecting parishioners to financial assistance programs and facilitating provider communication addresses medication adherence barriers within the advocacy role.

Question 4

During a health screening event, a parishioner becomes emotional and begins sharing deep personal struggles. The parish nurse should:

Accepted Answer

Pause the screening, provide immediate supportive listening, and arrange a private follow-up meeting

Answer

Pausing to acknowledge and respond to emotional needs demonstrates holistic care and appropriate prioritization of the parishioner's well-being.

Question 5

When a parishioner is being discharged from the hospital and the parish nurse believes the discharge plan is inadequate, the MOST effective advocacy step is to:

Accepted Answer

Communicate specific concerns to the hospital care team and request a care conference if needed

Answer

Direct communication of specific concerns with the healthcare team and requesting a care conference is the most effective and constructive advocacy approach.

(PNC) Parish Nurse Certification Practice Test

(PNC) Parish Nurse Certification Practice Test

PNC Patient Advocacy & Counseling 4