ENA 3.0 Palliative and End-of-Life Care in the Emergency Department Study Guide 2026 | ENA
Exam Prep
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? - correct
answer ✔✔B. A legitimate need to master the skill is demonstrated.
Which medication can cause extrapyramidal adverse effects? - correct answer ✔✔C.
Promethazine (Phenergan)
When providing support to survivors after a death, which action is appropriate? - correct
answer ✔✔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? - correct answer ✔✔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? - correct answer
✔✔C. Discuss palliative care interventions with the son and the patient's physician.
Which medication is very effective in managing chemotherapy-induced nausea? - correct
answer ✔✔A. Ondansetron (Zofran)
For a patient receiving palliative care, which option is not commonly used to treat dyspnea? -
correct answer ✔✔B. Intubation
Exam Prep
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? - correct
answer ✔✔B. A legitimate need to master the skill is demonstrated.
Which medication can cause extrapyramidal adverse effects? - correct answer ✔✔C.
Promethazine (Phenergan)
When providing support to survivors after a death, which action is appropriate? - correct
answer ✔✔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? - correct answer ✔✔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? - correct answer
✔✔C. Discuss palliative care interventions with the son and the patient's physician.
Which medication is very effective in managing chemotherapy-induced nausea? - correct
answer ✔✔A. Ondansetron (Zofran)
For a patient receiving palliative care, which option is not commonly used to treat dyspnea? -
correct answer ✔✔B. Intubation
