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The Journal of Pastoral Care (Winter 2001, Vol. 55, No. 4)
[Answer 7 of 10 questions correctly to receive 6 hours of Continuing Education credit]
  Pain Management (Ledbetter)
1. For religious people, pain may induce a
theodicy, which is the struggle to _______ in the midst of suffering and evil.

a. believe in God’s existence
b. pray for strength and wisdom
c. confess doubt and disbelief
d. vindicate God’s goodness

 
2. The most reliable indicator of the existence and intensity of pain is

a. somatic nociceptive sources.

b. the patient’s self-report.

c. visceral nociceptive sources.

d. naturopathic sources.

 
3. In the world of spiritual discernment, movement toward health or faith is called

a. comfort.

b. relief.

c. survival.

d. consolation.

 
The Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (Marr)

4. This method involves listening to _____ music in a relaxed state.

a. classical.

b. folk.

c. jazz.

d. alternative.

 
5. For spiritual growth, this method helps Christians regain their

a. rational foundations.

b. lost sense of mystery.

c. objective reality.

d. proven assumptions.

 
When Chaplains Are Newsworthy (Dwindle)

6. The largest employer of UP.SO. chaplains is comprised of

a. the military.

b. fire departments.

c. police departments.

d. hospitals.

 
7. Almost every article portrays chaplains as

a. overworked and underpaid.

b. under-appreciated and burned-out.

c. compassionate and hard-working.

d. discontent with hospital administrations.

 
The Prayer Practices of Rabbis (Workmen)

8. Which Biblical figure prayed for his own recovery?

a. Moses

b. Abraham

c. Elisa

d. King Hezekiah

 
9. Jews usually do not expect spontaneous bedside prayer from a Rabbi because they

a. don’t feel comfortable doing this.

b. can pray directly to God without an intermediary.

c. would rather pray in the synagogue.

d. have no tradition of spontaneous prayer.

 
The Feckless Later Reign of King David (Ruthven)

10. The author concludes that David’s depression

a. disqualified him from God’s ministry.

b. was a punishment from God.

c. was a weakness transcended by God’s grace.

d. could have been avoided.