Spiritual & Cultural Needs Practice Test

“listen to all of the patient's concerns before proceeding.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “complete any necessary procedures and then address the patient's religious concerns afterward.” is incorrect because it delays needed care and can worsen the problem; timely action prevents harm. “inform the patient that the Nurse Aide is working in a medical capacity and that any religious needs should be discussed with the facility chaplain.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “inform the patient that religious preferences can only be addressed by family members and that the proper paperwork must be filled out.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“offer to get something different for him.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “tell him to consult with his doctor.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “tell him he will have to speak to the dietician tomorrow.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “tell him he will be given a tube feeding if he won’t eat.” is incorrect because it administering medications is not within the CNA scope; the nurse manages meds.

“ask the charge nurse to call a priest.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “tell the client to see if a priest walks by his or her door.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “call the doctor.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “tell the client to call herself.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

This is a select‑all‑that‑apply item. The correct choices are “food choices.”, “religion.”, “the sex of their caregiver.”, “clothing.”. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice.

“Yes. Aside from it being the morally proper thing to do, an individual's religious and cultural beliefs are protected by law and the Nurse Aide could face legal difficulties based on discrimination charges if the patient's beliefs are ignored.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “Yes. Most care facilities have a "patient is always right" policy and therefore any requests the patient makes are to be followed carefully.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “No. The Nurse Aide attends to patients in a medical capacity and proper medical and scientific practices are the same regardless of a patient's religion or culture.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “No. All patients must be treated fairly and equally so special requests made by any one patient, unfortunately, cannot be granted because it would be unfair to other patients.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“find out when the client may eat and drink.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “contact the dietician for a special tray.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “report this to the charge nurse.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “inform the client that she must eat her
prescribed diet.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“be sensitive to the client's cultural needs.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “orient the client to the cultural practices of the facility.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “promote group activity participation.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “decline to care for the client.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“follow the client's cultural needs & wishes so long as they do not present any safety issues or interfere with clinic regulations.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “follow the client's cultural needs & wishes absolutely and to-the-letter regardless of any potential safety or regulation issues.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “follow the client's cultural needs & wishes only when they do not interfere with the Nurse Aide's own cultural beliefs.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “never follow the client's cultural needs & wishes regardless of other factors.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“call the kitchen for a tray without bacon.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “encourage the client to eat it because she needs protein.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “tell the client it is all right since her doctor ordered the diet.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “tell the client that restrictions are not as important as her health.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“allow her some private time to pray.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “tell her that her bath comes first.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “tell her to wait until clergy visits.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “start bathing her.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“offer to substitute something different for him.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “tell him to wait for the next meal.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “call the dietician the next day.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “tell him he needs to eat what is on his tray.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“offer to get another meal within the client’s
diet.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “call the client’s priest for a dispensation.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “tell the client that it is all right since she is in
the hospital.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “tell her the aide will check with the dietician
for the next day’s meal.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“ask the nurse to call the kitchen.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “tell the client to eat it because she needs protein.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “tell the client it is all right since her doctor ordered the diet.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “tell the client that religious restrictions are not as important as her health.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“offer to get her a meatless lunch.” is correct. Follow the care plan, prioritize safety, maintain infection control, and stay within the CNA scope of practice. “tell the client to eat only the salad.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “ask family members to bring in something
else.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “request that a priest come and speak with
her.” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.

“charge nurse” is correct. Report concerns through the nursing chain of command—usually to the charge nurse/supervisor first. “dietician” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “other nurse aides” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care. “client's family” is not the best practice for this situation; it conflicts with safety, scope, or the plan of care.