Palliative and Hospice Care in Prehospital Setting Quiz

What is the primary goal of caring for hospice patients in the prehospital setting?

• To perform CPR

• To prevent/relieve suffering

• To transport to the emergency department

• To provide aggressive interventions

What is one of the challenges encountered by EMS providers when dealing with hospice patients?

• Lack of training in EKG interpretation

• Pressure from families to provide more aggressive care than the patient desires

• Difficulty in performing intubation

• Inability to recognize hospice patients

What percentage of respondents in a study reported encountering hospice patients in their professional experience?

• 66%

• 3.8%

• 10%

• 76%

What is one common indication for transporting a hospice patient to an emergency department?

• To ensure patient's wishes are consistent with care plan

• To administer pain management at the hospital

• To perform CPR despite DNR

• To provide aggressive interventions

What percentage of respondents in a study reported feeling pressured by families to provide more aggressive care than the patient desired?

• 60.8%

• 17.9%

• 76%

• 28.8%

What is the name of the form that describes a patient's treatment preferences in additional detail?

• POLST Form

• TPOPP Form

• DNR Form

• MOLST Form

What is the primary goal of EMS when encountering hospice patients?

• To prevent/relieve suffering

• To save lives and prevent serious outcomes

• To provide aggressive interventions

• To transport to the hospital

What is the percentage of respondents who reported never receiving formal training on hospice care?

• 76%

• 28.8%

• 60.8%

• 10%

What is the main reason for EMS providers finding it uncomfortable to care for hospice patients?

• Desire for additional training in handling hospice patients

• Inability to recognize hospice patients

• Pressure from families to provide more aggressive care than the patient desires

• Lack of interest in patient-centered care

What is one interesting use of EMS to serve palliative care and hospice patients?

• Providing pain management at the hospital

• Performing terminal extubation at home

• Transporting patients to the emergency department

• Administering aggressive interventions at home