HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
Choose the best possible answer for each question and mark your answers on the self-assessment answer sheet at the end of this book. There is a required score of 70% or better to receive a certificate of completion.
11. All of the following are domains of palliative care EXCEPT: A. Psychological and Psychiatric.
17. Pediatric palliative care: A. Aims to meet developmental needs of patients. B. May include weekend retreats. C. May include expressive arts therapy. D. All of the above.
B. Spiritual and Existential. C. Physical aspects of care. D. Financial aspects of care.
12. Hospice care: A. Is available only to those individuals expected to live one month or less. B. Is synonymous with “DNR”. C. Is a component of palliative care. D. Is limited to withdrawal of care in an ICU. 13. The most common primary diagnosis associated with hospice care is: A. Cancer. B. End stage renal disease. C. Dementia. D. Heart Disease. 14. All of the following are believed to contribute to racial disparities in hospice usage EXCEPT: A. Trusting the healthcare system. B. Faith beliefs. C. Economic factors. D. Access to care. 15. The median length of stay for Medicare patients receiving hospice care was: A. 2 days.
18. Online resources available to healthcare providers: A. Are limited by the Hospice Medicare Benefit (HMB). B. Are available only to those specializing in hospice and palliative care. C. Are readily available from private and governmental agencies. D. Are healthcare institution specific.
19. Hospice care is intended:
A. To focus on patient comfort. B. To accelerate the time to death. C. To be available only to those individuals >65 years old. D. To provide services exclusively to the patient. 20. Theoretical models of dying are theories that: A. Consider patients financial status for available services. B. Guide support to those coping with death and dying. C. Are fixed, following a specific order. D. Are purely clinical and exclude spirituality.
B. 18 days. C. 8 weeks. D. 18 weeks.
16. Levels of hospice care as defined by Medicare include all of the following EXCEPT: A. Routine home care. B. Continuous home care.
C. Respite care. D. Intensive care.
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