#1
What does DNR stand for in the context of end-of-life care?
Do Not Resuscitate
ExplanationDirective to withhold CPR during cardiac arrest.
#2
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom experienced by patients at the end of life?
Increased Appetite
ExplanationAn uncommon symptom; typically, appetite decreases.
#3
What does hospice care primarily focus on?
Providing comfort and support for terminally ill patients
ExplanationFocuses on comfort in the final stages of life.
#4
What is the purpose of a living will?
To specify medical treatment preferences if one becomes unable to communicate
ExplanationSpecifies medical wishes when unable to communicate.
#5
What does the acronym POLST stand for in end-of-life care?
Physician's Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment
ExplanationPhysician's directives for life-sustaining treatment.
#6
Which of the following is a common spiritual need of patients at the end of life?
Finding meaning and purpose
ExplanationSeeking existential fulfillment in final stages.
#7
What is the main goal of palliative care?
To alleviate suffering and improve quality of life
ExplanationFocuses on comfort and quality of life improvement.
#8
What is an advance directive?
A legal document that states a person's wishes for end-of-life medical care
ExplanationLegal document specifying medical wishes.
#9
Which of the following is an example of a non-pharmacological intervention for managing end-of-life pain?
Music therapy
ExplanationUsing music to alleviate pain and distress.
#10
What is the role of a grief counselor in end-of-life care?
To offer emotional support and guidance to individuals coping with loss
ExplanationProvides emotional support during bereavement.
#11
What does the term 'terminal delirium' refer to in end-of-life care?
A temporary state of confusion and agitation near death
ExplanationTransient cognitive changes before death.
#12
Which of the following is an important aspect of culturally sensitive end-of-life care?
Respecting and accommodating diverse cultural beliefs
ExplanationHonoring varied cultural perspectives.
#13
Which of the following is a common coping mechanism for family members dealing with end-of-life situations?
Seeking social support
ExplanationUtilizing social networks for emotional support.
#14
Which of the following is a common ethical dilemma in end-of-life care?
Respecting patient autonomy versus family wishes
ExplanationBalancing patient autonomy with family desires.
#15
What does the term 'bereavement' refer to in end-of-life care?
The period of mourning and adjustment after the death of a loved one
ExplanationAdjustment period following a loss.
#16
What is the purpose of a do-not-hospitalize (DNH) order in end-of-life care?
To specify preferences for hospitalization during terminal illness
ExplanationDirective against hospitalization in terminal illness.
#17
What is the purpose of a MOLST form in end-of-life care?
To specify medical orders regarding life-sustaining treatment
ExplanationMedical directives for life-sustaining treatment.