ELNEC Core Module 1: Introduction to Palliative Care Nursing

What question can help the clinician determine when to revisit goals of care and when end-of-life services might be beneficial? a. What is the patient's educational level? b. Would I be surprised if the patient died in the next 6 months? c. Has the patient had family members who used hospice in the past? d. Does the patient have adequate levels of financial support?

b (Would I be surprised if the patient died in the next 6 months?)

Mrs. Woodrow tells you that, due to her illness and the fatigue it causes she is sleeping more during the daytime. What dimension of Mrs. Woodrow is affected by her illness? a. Social b. Psychological c. Physical d. Spiritual

c (Physical)

Which of the following is a barrier to quality palliative care? a. Acknowledging the limits of medicine b. Large healthcare workforce c. Poor understanding of this type of care d Acceptance of death

c (Poor understanding of this type of care)

Which facet of a person's quality of life does depression that results from a life-limiting illness MOST affect? a. Physical b. Social c. Psychological d. Spiritual

c (Psychological)

Which of the following describes palliative care's philosophy and delivery? a. Care provided by one healthcare provider b. Provision of services once curative care is discontinued c. Care that is only provided in the last 6 months of life d. Collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare providers

d (Collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare providers)

Mr. Rodriquez tells you that he is experiencing distress about what happens after death. What aspect of quality of life does this represent? a Physical b Social c Psychological d Spiritual

d (Spiritual)

Which of the following recognizes hospital inpatient programs that demonstrate exceptional patient- and family-centered care and optimize the quality of life for patients (both adult and pediatric) with serious illness? a. Institute of Medicine b. National Consensus Project c. National Quality Forum d. The Joint Commission

d (The Joint Commission)

True or False: A study by May et al. (2015) showed that healthcare costs can be reduced with earlier palliative care consults.

T

True or False: While more than ¾ of Americans are unfamiliar with palliative care, most people felt it should be a top priority in healthcare after learning about its benefits.

T

Why is assessing the complexities of care in the home setting and providing support and education to family caregivers important? a. To receive reimbursement b. To minimize the acuity of hospice admissions c. To comply with federal regulations d. To address emotional strain in caregivers

d (To address emotional strain in caregivers)