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ENA 3.0 Palliative and End-of-Life Care in the Emergency Department.
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ENA 3.0 Palliative and End-of-Life Care inthe Emergency Department
According to the Emergency Nurses Association's (ENA) position statement, which
criterion should be in place in order to use newly deceased patients for procedural
practice? - ANS-B. A legitimate need to master the skill is demonstrated.
Which medication can cause extrapyramidal adverse effects? - ANS-C. Promethazine
(Phenergan)
When providing support to survivors after a death, which action is appropriate? -
ANS-C. Determine if any cultural or religious customs need to be honored to the best of
the healthcare team's ability.
Which action is part of palliative care in the emergency department? - ANS-A. Treat
dyspnea based on the patient's subjective symptoms.
A woman, age 90, has Alzheimer's disease and presents to the emergency department
with her son. Bedridden for the past year, she has multiple pressure ulcers and has lost
30 lbs (13.6 kg). She has refused oral intake for the past 3 days and is now severely
dehydrated. Her son, who has power of attorney, does not want aggressive care. What
is the best action? - ANS-C. Discuss palliative care interventions with the son and the
patient's physician.
Which medication is very effective in managing chemotherapy-induced nausea? -
ANS-A. Ondansetron (Zofran)
For a patient receiving palliative care, which option is not commonly used to treat
dyspnea? - ANS-B. Intubation
Which patient scenario is an example of nonvoluntary euthanasia? - ANS-A. A
healthcare provider administers very large doses of potassium to hasten the deaths of
elderly patients in a nursing home.
Serotonin chemoreceptors are located in which area? - ANS-C. Lining of the small
intestine
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