Module 9 Study Questions PSW and
answers correctly solved 2026/2027
Give 5 side effects of Opioids? - correct answer Constipation
Nausea
Vomiting
Confusion/Delirium
Drowsiness
Toxicity
Delirium
What non verbal behaviours you can observe in a person who is dying? - correct answer Change in usual
behaviour.
Resistance to care or do not like touch.
With drawal/ guarding behaviour
Decreased participation in usual activities.
Moaning, restlessness, rocking, pacing.
Noisy breathing.
Tense body language.
How is the severity of pain measured? Which Scale is better? - correct answer Body Mapping
Edmonton scale x 9 symptoms
Numeric Scale (0-10)
What causes decrease intake at end of life? - correct answer Due to kidney stop working, dehydration
occurs, patient lost interest in food and water.
, What is mottled skin and when does it occur? - correct answer Red and purple spots appear on the skin,
due to decrease in circulation.
What is dyspnea? - correct answer Difficulty breathing.
What is the purpose of ESAS scale and it is for what? - correct answer To assist the 9 symptoms of pain
in cancer patient, for example pain, tiredness, nausea, depression, anxiety, appetite, drowsiness, etc.
Confusing personal and professional boundaries can cause what? - correct answer Extreme emotions.
Ownership of the person.
Try to control.
What is hospice palliative care? - correct answer Palliative care is the approach that improves the
quality of life of patient, family, facing the problem, family, facing the problem associate to life
threatening illness.
Write 6 symptoms a dying patient has? - correct answer Pain
Dyspnea
Respiratory congestion
Nausea/ Vomiting
Dry mouth, thrush, mouth discomfort
Dehydration
What are the principles of medication management? - correct answer Provide regularly, around the
clock.
If needed, give a breakthrough dose.
answers correctly solved 2026/2027
Give 5 side effects of Opioids? - correct answer Constipation
Nausea
Vomiting
Confusion/Delirium
Drowsiness
Toxicity
Delirium
What non verbal behaviours you can observe in a person who is dying? - correct answer Change in usual
behaviour.
Resistance to care or do not like touch.
With drawal/ guarding behaviour
Decreased participation in usual activities.
Moaning, restlessness, rocking, pacing.
Noisy breathing.
Tense body language.
How is the severity of pain measured? Which Scale is better? - correct answer Body Mapping
Edmonton scale x 9 symptoms
Numeric Scale (0-10)
What causes decrease intake at end of life? - correct answer Due to kidney stop working, dehydration
occurs, patient lost interest in food and water.
, What is mottled skin and when does it occur? - correct answer Red and purple spots appear on the skin,
due to decrease in circulation.
What is dyspnea? - correct answer Difficulty breathing.
What is the purpose of ESAS scale and it is for what? - correct answer To assist the 9 symptoms of pain
in cancer patient, for example pain, tiredness, nausea, depression, anxiety, appetite, drowsiness, etc.
Confusing personal and professional boundaries can cause what? - correct answer Extreme emotions.
Ownership of the person.
Try to control.
What is hospice palliative care? - correct answer Palliative care is the approach that improves the
quality of life of patient, family, facing the problem, family, facing the problem associate to life
threatening illness.
Write 6 symptoms a dying patient has? - correct answer Pain
Dyspnea
Respiratory congestion
Nausea/ Vomiting
Dry mouth, thrush, mouth discomfort
Dehydration
What are the principles of medication management? - correct answer Provide regularly, around the
clock.
If needed, give a breakthrough dose.
