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NUR3119 In Palliative and End-of-Life Care Concepts Test With Solution
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NUR3119 In Palliative and End-of-Life CareConcepts Test With Solution
Palliative Care - ANSWER Improves the quality of life of patients and their
families facing life-threatening illnesses, through prevention and relief of
suffering by means of early identification and impeccable assessment and
treatment of pain and other problems.
End-of-life Care - ANSWER Care given to people near the end of life who
have stopped treatment to cure or control their disease, including physical,
emotional, social, and spiritual support with the goal of controlling pain and
symptoms for comfort.
Terminally Ill - ANSWER Individuals with a life expectancy of 6 months or
less.
Hospice - ANSWER A place providing physical, emotional, social, and spiritual
support for patients near the end of life, focusing on controlling pain and
symptoms for comfort.
Illness Trajectories - ANSWER Different patterns of illness progression that
can help in care planning.
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) - ANSWER A scale used to
assess performance status and determine future treatment options.
Advance Care Planning - ANSWER Process of planning for future medical
care in case a person becomes unable to make their own decisions.
Survivorship - ANSWER Phase of living with, through, and beyond cancer,
focusing on the health and life of a cancer survivor.
, Rehabilitation - ANSWER Therapeutic process of restoring function and
health after illness or injury.
Symptom Management - ANSWER Treatment of symptoms to improve
quality of life, often used in palliative and end-of-life care.
Disease Management - ANSWER Coordination of healthcare services to
prevent and control disease progression.
Palliative Care Units - ANSWER Specialized units providing palliative care
services to improve quality of life for patients with life-threatening illnesses.
Control - ANSWER Managing and regulating symptoms and conditions to
improve patient comfort and quality of life.
Bereavement - ANSWER Period of mourning and coping with the loss of a
loved one.
National Strategy for Palliative Care 2023-2027 - ANSWER A strategic plan
outlining goals and actions for improving palliative care services over a
specific period.
Interdisciplinary Involvement - ANSWER Involvement of various healthcare
professionals from different disciplines in patient care to address physical,
emotional, social, and spiritual needs.
Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Assessment - ANSWER Thorough evaluation
of the patient and family members by a team of healthcare professionals to
develop a holistic care plan.
Respect Patient's Goals, Preferences, and Choices - ANSWER Acknowledging
and honoring the wishes and decisions of the patient within ethical and legal
boundaries.
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