Deck 14: Palliative Care

Question 1

When should palliative care be initiated by a primary care provider?

A) After an ill patient asks for Hospice services
B) As part of routine health maintenance
C) When a patient is diagnosed with a serious disease
D) When an interdisciplinary team is formed to manage a disease

Answer 1

B

Question 2

When using the "Five Wishes" approach to documenting patient preferences for end-of-life care, the provider will document which types of preferences? (Select all that apply.)

A) A directive to avoid calling 911 at the time of death
B) A specific list of treatments the patient does not want
C) How much information to give various family members
D) The level of sedation versus alertness the patient desires
E) The people designated to make care decisions for the patient

Answer 2

C, D, E

Question 3

A patient who is near death is exhibiting signs of agitation, anxiety, and intractable pain. When discussing palliative sedation with this patient's family, what will be discussed? (Select all that apply.)

A) The chance that refractory symptoms will be alleviated
B) The fact that this is an intervention of last resort
C) The likelihood that the patient will develop dependence on the drugs
D) The need for informed consent from the patient and family
E) The possibility that this measure may hasten death

Answer 3

B, D, E