End-of-life care and bereavement Quiz

Explore thanatology with questions on palliative care, grief, and cultural competence in end-of-life support.

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What is the primary goal of end-of-life care?

To cure the illness

To prolong life at all costs

To improve the quality of life for patients and their families

To avoid discussing death

Which of the following is a common symptom experienced by patients at the end of life?

Increased appetite

Increased energy levels

Decreased pain

Fatigue

What is the purpose of a living will or advance directive?

To designate a healthcare proxy

To provide instructions for medical care if a person is unable to communicate

To determine the distribution of assets after death

To indicate funeral preferences

Which of the following is an important aspect of bereavement support?

Encouraging the bereaved to avoid talking about the deceased

Allowing the bereaved to express their emotions

Avoiding contact with the bereaved to give them space

Encouraging the bereaved to quickly return to their normal routine

What is the role of a hospice care team?

To provide medical treatment to cure the illness

To provide emotional and spiritual support to patients and families

To encourage patients to undergo aggressive treatments

To focus solely on the physical needs of the patient

Which of the following statements is true about grief?

Grief follows a predictable pattern and timeline for everyone

Grief can affect people physically, emotionally, and spiritually

Grief is something that should be avoided or suppressed

Grief is only experienced after the death of a loved one

What is palliative care?

Care provided to cure a disease

Care provided to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life

Care provided only in hospice settings

Care provided only in the final days of life

What is the difference between palliative care and hospice care?

Palliative care is for patients with a terminal illness, while hospice care is for patients who are expected to recover

Palliative care focuses on relieving symptoms and improving quality of life, while hospice care is end-of-life care

Palliative care is provided in hospitals, while hospice care is provided at home

There is no difference; the terms are interchangeable

End-of-life care and bereavement Quiz

What is the primary goal of end-of-life care?

Which of the following is a common symptom experienced by patients at the end of life?

What is the purpose of a living will or advance directive?

Which of the following is an important aspect of bereavement support?

What is the role of a hospice care team?

Which of the following statements is true about grief?

What is palliative care?

What is the difference between palliative care and hospice care?

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