Palliative Care Quiz

What is the goal of palliative care?

• Person and family-centred care provided to optimise the quality of life

• Provide holistic care to prolong life

• Provide culture centred care during death

• End of life care

What physical symptoms might someone have who is dying?​ (a)   ​ ​ (b)   ​ (c)   ​ (d)   ​ (e)  

• Pain
• vomiting
• shortness of breath
• immobility
• wounds
• Cough

What should a healthcare professional do to ensure that a person’s holistic needs are met in palliative care?

• Take the time to become familiar with their values and end-of-life
  wishes

• Check the list of common end of life wishes

• Reflect on what was provided for the previous patient

Identify​ the palliative care myths.​ ​

​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)   ​ (d)   ​ (e)  

• only available in last few days
• Hastens death
• Means health care professional have given up
• Can only be given in hospital
• Pain is an inevitable
• Includes symptom management

What is an essential component of delivering effective palliative care?

• Ensuring rapid treatment of acute conditions

• Understanding and respecting the patient's cultural beliefs

• Limiting discussions about the patient's prognosis

• Focusing on curative treatments over symptom management

Which of the following best describes the role of family in the palliative care process?

• Family members should be kept informed but not involved in care decisions

• Family involvement is crucial for providing emotional support and understanding patient preferences

• Family should only be involved in end-of-life decisions

• Family members are not considered an important part of the palliative care team