ELNEC Pallative Care Nursing Quizes. End of Life Nursing Education Consortium. Module 1: Introduction to Palliative Care Nursing. Section 2: An Overview of Palliative Care Exam 2023

Which of the following statements is true about serious, chronic illnesses? - ANSWER-A The majority of annual U.S. healthcare spending goes toward on chronic illnesses. What should drive decision-making in palliative care? - ANSWER-B The patient's goals of care Mr. Rodriquez tells you that he is very frightened by not knowing what happens after death. Which domain of quality of life is being affected by his serious illness? - ANSWER-D Spiritual Which of the following statements reflects the importance of learning about palliative care as a student nurse? - ANSWER-A Future employers expect you to have education and training in palliative care services. One of the nurse's most important roles in caring for seriously ill patients and their families is: - ANSWER-C Providing listening and presence Mr. E tells you he is feeling "down" about his new diagnosis of advanced lung cancer. In which of the domains of quality of life does this statement reflect that he is suffering? - ANSWER-B Psychological Jack is a 6-year-old who just died at home with hospice from an aggressive type of brain cancer. His parents and his 12-year-old sister are having a very difficult time dealing with this terrible loss. Which of the following would be a help to them after Jack's death? - ANSWER-A Hospice bereavement care Which of the following statements best describes hospice care? - ANSWER-B Hospice supports the patient and family through the dying process. Which of the following is an important way nurses can improve palliative care access for those who should receive it? - ANSWER-A Being knowledgeable of the benefits of palliative and hospice care