Religious Diversity in Canadian Healthcare
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What percentage of Canadians report having a religious affiliation?

  • 60.1%
  • 80.7%
  • 75.2%
  • 65.4% (correct)

    • Which religious group represents 4.9% of Canadians' religious affiliations?

  • Muslim (correct)
  • Sikhism
  • Judaism
  • Buddhism

    • What percentage of Canadians indicate 'no religion' on census surveys?

  • 40.2%
  • 20.1%
  • 34.6% (correct)
  • 50.7%

    • Which region in Canada is noted for high levels of non-religion?

    <p>West Coast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category includes emergent spiritualities not tied to formal religions?

    <p>Nones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of Canada's population is represented by Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, and Sikh communities?

    <p>10.3%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for the growing number of diasporic minority religions in Canada?

    <p>Patterns of immigration from Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the care plan 'HOUNSLA'?

    <p>Culturally specific survivorship care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a challenge in providing care to Mrs. Singh, according to the case study?

    <p>Her lack of engagement in discussions about her prognosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of reconciliation with Indigenous populations, as mentioned in the chapter?

    <p>Acknowledging the damage of residential schools and colonial oppression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is foundational to person-centredness and spiritual care in a long-term care facility?

    <p>Spiritual and social assessments at admission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one common fear individuals facing a terminal illness experience according to the text?

    <p>Fear of physical pain and isolation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What marks the end of the life journey and brings unique struggles according to the text?

    <p>Terminal illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At the end of life, some individuals may experience a positive spiritual transformation due to:

    <p>Spiritual beliefs and practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to van Leeuwen (2020), what competencies do nurses require to provide holistic, person-centred, spiritual care?

    <p>Competencies covering self-awareness, spiritual dimensions, workplace resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does spirituality play in coping with racism-related stress, according to Bernard et al. (2020)?

    <p>Spirituality serves as a sustaining life force, providing a key coping mechanism for racism-related stress.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a healthy view of suffering differ from an unhealthy view, based on the text?

    <p>A healthy view sees suffering as part of the human condition and believes in drawing on spiritual resources to deal with it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do spiritual beliefs shape the interpretation of suffering, according to the text?

    <p>Spiritual beliefs can influence how suffering is perceived and interpreted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might nurses need to provide person-centered spiritual support to patients?

    <p>To address the diverse religious and spiritual needs of patients.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can nurses do to help patients deal with suffering according to the text?

    <p>Engage in deep listening and being present rather than providing answers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a crucial aspect of ethical spiritual care for nurses?

    <p>Reflective practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses, what must nurses do when providing care to patients?

    <p>Respect appropriate nurse-patient boundaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for nurses engaging in spiritual care to be competent?

    <p>To know when to refer to a spiritual care provider</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role should nurses take when patients request religious practices like prayer?

    <p>Participate regardless of the patient's religion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it essential for nurses to work with patients to consider their values and beliefs without judgment?

    <p>To respect and support informed decision making of patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a way nurses can encourage children to talk about their spirituality?

    <p>By using pictures or stories to facilitate conversation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of mental health, what can be a dual nature of spirituality and religion?

    <p>Encouraging hope, purpose, and meaning in some, while inducing spiritual despair in others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be a challenge in providing spiritual care in community-based settings?

    <p>The lack of resources for spiritual care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of spirituality for individuals living with dementia?

    <p>It provides a means of finding peace and affirmation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In maternity nursing, what aspect of childbirth is often left unspoken and hidden?

    <p>The existential and spiritual aspects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a nurse do if a patient requests care that conflicts with the nurse's moral beliefs?

    <p>Provide compassionate, competent, and ethical care until alternative arrangements are made</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle should guide nurses when considering sharing their own values and beliefs with patients?

    <p>First consider whose interests the sharing serves, yours or the patient's</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should nurses approach patients' decisions based on religious or spiritual beliefs?

    <p>Respect patients' decisions even if they differ from the nurse's beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be the nurse's approach when a patient requests care that goes against the nurse's religious or spiritual beliefs?

    <p>Respect the patient's right to choose while making alternative care arrangements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should nurses approach patients' spirituality according to the text?

    <p>Understand patients' spirituality through meaningful conversations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of a person-centered approach to spirituality in nursing?

    <p>It allows nurses to respect diversity in spiritual beliefs and practices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has Perry's experience with the Indigenous Wellness Team impacted her health?

    <p>She has found comfort and healing through traditional ceremonies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three mechanisms by which spirituality, health, and illness are interrelated, according to Taylor (2020)?

    <p>Religious/spiritual beliefs, behaviors or practices, and a sense of belonging.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does faith play in coping with stress and illness?

    <p>Faith and spirituality aid in coping with stress and illness and provide hope for the future.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of equity orientation in nursing?

    <p>Nurses must understand that some people may be disadvantaged due to their religious affiliation or spiritual beliefs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two important ethical issues nurses must consider when engaging in spiritual care?

    <p>Understanding appropriate nurse-patient boundaries and being competent in providing spiritual care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role should nurses take when patients request religious practices like prayer?

    <p>The text does not provide guidance on this matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must nurses do when providing care to patients, according to the Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses?

    <p>Nurses must provide care directed first and foremost toward the health and well-being of persons receiving care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a nurse do if a patient requests care that conflicts with the nurse's moral beliefs?

    <p>Provide safe, compassionate, competent, and ethical care until alternative care arrangements are in place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle should guide nurses when considering sharing their own values and beliefs with patients?

    <p>The text does not provide guidance on this matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it essential for nurses to work with patients to consider their values and beliefs without judgment?

    <p>To provide person-centered care and respect patient autonomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does faith play in coping with stress and illness?

    <p>Faith can be a source of comfort and strength for individuals facing stress and illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should nurses approach patients' spirituality, according to the text?

    <p>Nurses should respect patients' spiritual beliefs and work to understand them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of Canadians report having a religious affiliation?

    <p>55.1%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of reconciliation with Indigenous populations, as mentioned in the chapter?

    <p>Understanding the impact of colonialism on Indigenous communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of Canadians have used at least one integrative health care/medicine or complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) approach?

    <p>75%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current trend in healthcare delivery in Canada?

    <p>Less invasive and more traditional treatments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of health according to the World Health Organization?

    <p>A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the term used to describe the field of integrative medicine in the 1990s?

    <p>Integrative medicine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current term used to describe the field of integrative medicine?

    <p>Integrative health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary focus of integrative health care?

    <p>Providing holistic health and wellness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic that distinguishes alternative medicine from complementary medicine?

    <p>Alternative medicine is used instead of conventional medical treatments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a reason for the growing popularity of integrative health approaches?

    <p>Their favourable patient-reported outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a category of integrative health approaches that includes practices like massage and therapeutic touch?

    <p>Manipulative and body-based practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of Canadians have used at least one CAM therapy at some point in their lives?

    <p>79%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of Yoga?

    <p>Cultivating present-moment awareness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which practice is primarily used to transfer 'universal life energy' to patients?

    <p>Reiki therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common stress-related condition treated by Qigong?

    <p>Fatigue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary aim of the Canadian Interdisciplinary Network of Complementary Medicine Researchers?

    <p>Fostering research in complementary medicine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition might benefit from the medical use of cannabis?

    <p>Multiple sclerosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a crucial aspect of Therapeutic Touch?

    <p>Balancing practitioners' energies with patients'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of integrative health care, according to the text?

    <p>The focus is on the underlying causes of illness and imbalance in the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Reiki therapy, what is transferred from the practitioner to the patient?

    <p>Universal life energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is remembered as the founder of modern nursing and practised a holistic approach to health?

    <p>Florence Nightingale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary focus of Medical Use of Cannabis?

    <p>Managing pain and symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the foundation of Therapeutic Listening?

    <p>Dynamic and intentional process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of the word 'health' according to the text?

    <p>It originates from the old English word hal, which means whole, soundness, or spiritual wellness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Energy Medicine Qigong?

    <p>Treating stress-related conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the traditional view of the mind and body in allopathic medicine?

    <p>The mind and body are considered separate entities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does integrative health care view a person?

    <p>A person is viewed as a whole with their own inner resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of integrative health care approaches?

    <p>Augmenting conventional medical treatment with additional therapies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of integrative health care intervention focuses on the use of energy fields that surround and permeate the body?

    <p>Energy Therapies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the medical system that dates back to ancient India and combines remedies such as herbs, purgatives, and oils to treat disease?

    <p>Ayurveda</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the ability of the body to heal itself, as recognized by naturopathic medicine?

    <p>Vis Medicatrix Naturae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of integrative health care approach uses substances found in nature, such as herbs, vitamins, and minerals?

    <p>Natural Products Interventions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a type of mind-body intervention?

    <p>Acupuncture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mind-body intervention is often used to improve physical movement and manage pain?

    <p>Music therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an adverse effect of dry needling?

    <p>Mild bleeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of therapy uses visual art to reconcile emotional conflicts and foster self-awareness and creativity?

    <p>Art therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mind-body intervention uses deep breathing to relax and invigorate the mind?

    <p>Breath work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these therapies uses the manipulation of soft tissue through stroking, rubbing, or kneading?

    <p>Massage therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medical system emphasizes that the body has an inherent recuperative ability to restore and maintain health and well-being through the evaluation and conservative treatment of neuromuscular disorders?

    <p>Chiropractic medicine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these treatment focuses on the increased intake of nutrients, such as vitamins B, C, D, and beta-carotene to treat health concerns such as cancer and coronary artery disease?

    <p>Megavitamin therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these therapies uses a combination of herbs and rubbing oils to treat disease?

    <p>Ayurvedic remedies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medical system involves the application of digital pressure on designated body points to relieve pain or regulate bodily function?

    <p>Acupressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

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