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WorksheetsEOL Quiz for Section 001
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is one goal of hospice care?
To cure a terminal illness.
To prolong the patient's life.
To allow a death with dignity.
To increase a patient's stay at the hospital.
What are the 2 criteria needed to be admitted to a hospice program? (SATA)
Patient must agree to hospice care.
Patient must want to be cured of terminal illness.
Patient must be medically eligible.
Patient's family must make the choice for the patient.
What are some interventions that are provided in hospice care? (SATA)
Management of symptoms using pharmacological and non pharmacological methods.
Offering emotional support and comfort.
Offering spiritual support.
Using relaxation techniques.
Which of the following is a psychosocial manifestation at EOL? (SATA)
Fear
Anxiety
Helplessness
Withdrawal
Which of the following describes Cheyne-Stokes respirations?
Shallowing breathing.
Complete cessation of respirations.
Alternate apnea and deep/rapid breathes.
Slowed breathing.
Which sense is usually the last to dissipate during EOL?
Touch
Smell
Taste
Hearing
Palliative care is usually an important part of hospice care.
True
False
IDK
What?
What are some benefits of palliative care? (SATA)
provides a death with dignity
eases caregiver burden
cures the patient of their condition
improves the quality of life for those with a chronic illness
When is hospice care available to a patient?
Once a day.
Once a week.
Every other day.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
What are the responsibilities of a hospice nurse? (SATA)
Pain control
Providing spiritual comfort if needed
Symptom management
Medically diagnosing the patient
