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1) What does an advance directive indicate to the home health nurse?
a. The degree of intervention desired for life support
b. Who is to manage medical decisions in case of debilitating illness
c. Who will manage finances in case of debilitating illness
d. The mortuary to be used in the case of...
Chapter 15: End-Of-Life Care
Basic Geriatric Nursing, 7th Edition With Explained Answers 100% Correct.
Chapter 15: End-of-Life Care
Williams: Basic Geriatric Nursing, 7th Edition
1) What does an advance directive indicate to the home health nurse?
a. The degree of intervention desired for life support
b. Who is to manage medical decisions in case of debilitating illness
c. Who will manage finances in case of debilitating illness
d. The mortuary to be used in the case of
death ANS: A
2) The totally competent 76-year-old female with terminal cancer is fatigued and tearful about
the ineffectiveness of her treatment. She tells the nurse that she wishes she had never
started it but now feels obligated to continue. What would be the most appropriate
explanation by the nurse regarding the treatment?
a. Once treatment has begun, the doctor should decide about any changes.
b. She may change her mind about treatment at any time.
c. Decisions about treatment should be made by the person who is her medical
power of attorney.
d. Cessation of treatment will shorten her
life. ANS: B
3) Why might a professional hNealRth cIare GprovBid.eCr neMglect to educate patients about
end-of-life
care?
a. They fear that patients will perceive that they are giving up.
b. They do not want to influence the patient in any decision.
c. They want to keep up the patient’s morale.
d. They believe that death is a personal failure on their part.
ANS: D
4) Why should an 86-year-old man with a terminal illness be encouraged to file an
advance directive?
a. To demonstrate understanding of his imminent death
, Chapter 15: End-Of-Life Care
Basic Geriatric Nursing, 7th Edition With Explained Answers 100% Correct.
b. To comply with most hospital policies
c. To clarify treatment protocols
d. To indicate his wishes regarding end-of-life decisions
ANS: D
5) Which patient would be a candidate for hospice care?
a. The patient with a life expectancy of only 12 months.
b. The patient who agrees to life support.
c. The patient who agrees to palliative measures.
d. The patient who has a treatable illness.
ANS: C
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