#1
Which of the following is a primary goal of palliative care?
Curing the disease
Providing relief from symptoms and stress
Administering aggressive treatments
Shortening the patient's life
#2
What is the main focus of comfort management in palliative care?
Maximizing patient independence
Curing the underlying disease
Maintaining physical and emotional well-being
Administering high-dose medications
#3
What is the primary aim of hospice care?
To cure the patient's illness
To provide comfort and support at the end of life
To administer aggressive treatments
To extend the patient's life expectancy
#4
Which healthcare professionals are typically involved in a palliative care team?
Only physicians
Only nurses
An interdisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, social workers, and chaplains
Only family members
#5
What is the primary focus of palliative sedation?
To cure the underlying disease
To provide comfort by relieving severe, refractory symptoms
To induce unconsciousness for convenience
To accelerate the patient's death
#6
Which of the following symptoms is commonly addressed in palliative care?
Hypertension
Joint pain
Insomnia
Vision impairment
#7
What does the term 'total pain' refer to in palliative care?
Pain that cannot be relieved
Pain that affects physical, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects
Pain that occurs only at night
Pain that responds well to medication
#8
What is the purpose of using opioids in palliative care?
To induce sleep in patients
To treat diarrhea
To manage pain and improve comfort
To increase anxiety levels
#9
What does the acronym DNR stand for in the context of palliative care?
Do Not Revoke
Do Not Resuscitate
Doctor's Note Required
Don't Need Referral
#10
Which of the following is a common non-pharmacological intervention in palliative care for managing pain?
Antibiotics
Chemotherapy
Massage therapy
Radiotherapy
#11
Which of the following is a key component of advance care planning in palliative care?
Avoiding discussions about end-of-life preferences
Making decisions for the patient without their input
Documenting and communicating treatment preferences
Starting advance care planning only in the final days of life
#12
Which of the following is NOT a domain of quality of life often addressed in palliative care?
Physical well-being
Emotional well-being
Financial status
Social well-being
#13
What is the significance of the term 'dignity-conserving care' in palliative care?
It refers to care that prioritizes the patient's dignity and respect
It means providing care only when absolutely necessary
It emphasizes prolonging life at all costs
It refers to care provided exclusively by family members
#14
In palliative care, what does the term 'anticipatory grief' refer to?
Grieving for a loss that has already occurred
Grieving for a loss that is anticipated to happen in the future
Grieving for a loss that is unexpected
Grieving for a loss that occurs suddenly
#15
Which of the following is an important aspect of bereavement support in palliative care?
Ignoring the emotional needs of family members
Providing brief and superficial support
Offering ongoing support to cope with loss and grief
Recommending immediate return to normal activities