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WorksheetsMA04_4300
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Mr. Smith worries about becoming a burden to his wife, who is recovering from cancer and dealing with medical debt. What is the best first step the care team should take?
Encourage him to choose hospice care
Suggest a nursing home immediately
Talk with him and his family about what matters most to them
Remind him that Medicare will help cover the costs
Mr. Smith’s son, Aiden, offers to move home to help care for his father, even though he has major student loans and a full-time job. What should the team consider when making a care plan?
Aiden’s medical training
The pressure Aiden might feel and how it could affect him
Whether Aiden has caregiving experience
How far is Aiden willing to move
The care team meets to talk about Mr. Smith’s care options and how they might affect his wife and kids. What step are they taking in making an ethical decision?
Choosing the least expensive option
Gathering facts and listening to everyone’s concerns
Following hospital policy
Deciding who will take charge
Mr. Smith says he wants to stay at home if it doesn’t cause too much trouble for his family. What is most important for the team to do next?
Arrange for him to go to a nursing home
Help the family talk openly about what they can and can’t manage
RaeLynn, Mr. Smith’s daughter, says she feels guilty for not being closer to help. What should the care team do in response?
Tell her not to worry about it
Acknowledge her feelings and help her stay involved in ways that work for her
Ask her to take time off work
Suggest she talk to her siblings
When the therapist gives her honest opinion but also says she’ll support whatever Mr. Smith chooses, what value is she showing?
Efficiency
Respect for Mr. Smith’s right to decide
Agreement with the family
Disagreement with the care plan
The family and team consider how each care option might affect everyone, including cost and emotional impact. What are they doing?
Choosing the most convenient plan
Delegating decisions to Mr. Smith’s wife
Thinking through the pros and cons of each option
Avoiding family conflict
The team explains the care choices clearly and answers every question Mr. Smith and his family have. Why is this important?
To avoid complaints later
So Mr. Smith can make a truly informed choice
The family and team agree on a plan, but they also decide to check in again after a few weeks. What does this show about their approach?
They’re unsure about the plan
They expect changes
They want to make sure the plan is still working
They’re trying to avoid responsibility
Everyone involved, Mr. Smith, his family, and the care team, shares their thoughts and works together on a final decision. What kind of approach is this?
Professional-only decision-making
Shared decision-making that includes the patient and family
Family-led planning
Caregiver delegation
