PNC Treatment Planning & Management 2

Question 1

A parish nurse is developing a care plan for a congregant with newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetes. Which action should be prioritized first?

Accepted Answer

Conduct a comprehensive health and spiritual assessment

Answer

A comprehensive assessment of physical, emotional, and spiritual needs is the foundation of any individualized care plan in parish nursing.

Question 2

When setting goals with a congregant in a treatment plan, the parish nurse should ensure goals are:

Accepted Answer

Specific, measurable, and mutually agreed upon

Answer

Effective treatment goals must be SMART—specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound—and developed collaboratively with the client.

Question 3

A parish nurse identifies that an elderly congregant is non-adherent to prescribed medications. The best initial intervention is to:

Accepted Answer

Explore barriers to adherence through open-ended conversation

Answer

Understanding the root causes of non-adherence—such as cost, side effects, or beliefs—guides individualized and effective interventions.

Question 4

Which model is most consistent with the parish nursing approach to treatment planning?

Accepted Answer

Holistic model integrating body, mind, and spirit

Answer

Parish nursing is grounded in a holistic health philosophy that addresses the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of care.

Question 5

A parish nurse is managing care for a congregant recovering from a stroke. To promote independence, which approach is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Collaborate with the congregant on self-care goals within their abilities

Answer

Empowering clients to participate in self-care within their capacity supports dignity, independence, and faster recovery.

(PNC) Parish Nurse Certification Practice Test