Bundle for ElNEC Quizzes Compilation

You are caring for a veteran who served in World War II and is now near the end of life. He has shared with you how important his service in the Navy was to him. Which of the following interventions would be most appropriate for you to do to honor his service? - Find out if he would like you to see ...

John is a 70-year-old male whose wife died from COPD two months ago. They were very close, married for 52 years, and had no children. He comes by the nursing unit to bring you all candy and a thank you note for all the times you cared for her the past year. He tells you he is struggling to want to e...

Symptom management in older adults with serious illness is complicated because: - Many have multiple comorbidities. You have been assigned to care for a woman who was recently admitted for advanced cancer, and who reports ongoing fatigue. Her husband offers observations about his wife's fatigue. Wh...

Mr. F has advanced prostate cancer with bone metastasis. He is unresponsive and is being cared for at home by his daughter. You are teaching the daughter about assessing her father's pain. Which statement by the daughter indicates an understanding of her father's pain status? - Since he was in pai...

Mr. G has just been told he has a serious illness. Which of the following statements reflects respectful communication with him about his treatment and illness? - "It is important that we understand what your hopes are for your treatment of this illness." You are teaching your colleagues about myt...

Which of the following statements is true about serious, chronic illnesses? - The majority of annual U.S. healthcare spending goes toward on chronic illnesses. What should drive decision-making in palliative care? - The patient's goals of care Mr. Rodriquez tells you that he is very frightened by n...