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1. Which of the following is NOT provided by ALL palliative care service providers? CORRECT ANSWERS Medications
2. Which of the following hospice services addresses symptoms that cannot be managed in the patient's place of residence? CORRECT ANSWERS General Inpatient care
3. The Institute of Medicine defines a good death as one that is free from avoidable distress and suffering for patients, families, and caregivers. Which of the following symptoms in a dying loved one would MOST likely cause distress to a family member? CORRECT ANSWERS Severe pain
4. Which of the following is 1 principle of effective pain medication management? CORRECT ANSWERS Select the appropriate medications for the type of pain.
5. Which of the following is a written, legal document, NOT requiring a physician's signature, in which an individual makes their wishes for various healthcare interventions known? CORRECT ANSWERS Living will
6. Which of the following areas do all palliative care service providers support? CORRECT ANSWERS Symptom management
7. Which of the following stages of grief is characterized by seeking a way to postpone death, usually by asking a higher power to grant more time? CORRECT ANSWERS Bargaining
8. Which of the following describes 1 difference between palliative care and hospice care? CORRECT ANSWERS Palliative care may occur at the same time as curative care.