NUR 2755 MDC 4: End-of-Life, Palliative, & Complex Care - 200 Q&A for Exam Success

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NUR 2755 / NUR2755 Exam 2 (Latest )

Multidimensional Care IV / MDC 4 - Rasmussen

1. What is the primary goal of palliative care?

 A. To cure the underlying disease

 B. To improve the quality of life for patients with serious illnesses

 C. To provide life-sustaining treatment

 D. To hasten death

2. Which of the following is a common symptom experienced by patients at the end of life?

 A. Increased appetite

 B. Increased energy levels

 C. Pain

 D. Hyperactivity

3. Which of the following is a barrier to effective pain management at the end of life?

 A. Fear of addiction

 B. Concerns about side effects

 C. Inadequate assessment of pain

 D. All of the above

4. Which of the following is a non-pharmacological intervention for pain management?

 A. Opioids

 B. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

 C. Massage therapy

 D. Antidepressants

5. Which of the following is a common psychological symptom experienced by patients at the end of
life?

 A. Anxiety

,  B. Euphoria

 C. Mania

 D. Complacency

6. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention for a patient experiencing anxiety at
the end of life?

 A. Dismissing the patient's concerns

 B. Telling the patient not to worry

 C. Providing a calm and reassuring presence

 D. Avoiding discussions about death

7. Which of the following is a common spiritual concern for patients at the end of life?

 A. Fear of the unknown

 B. Search for meaning and purpose

 C. Concerns about unfinished business

 D. All of the above

8. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention for a patient experiencing spiritual
distress at the end of life?

 A. Imposing your own religious beliefs on the patient

 B. Telling the patient that everything will be okay

 C. Facilitating access to spiritual resources

 D. Avoiding discussions about spirituality

9. Which of the following is a common cultural consideration in end-of-life care?

 A. Beliefs about death and dying

 B. Rituals and practices surrounding death

 C. Communication styles and preferences

 D. All of the above

10. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention for a patient from a different culture
who is experiencing end-of-life care?

,  A. Assuming that the patient's cultural beliefs are the same as your own

 B. Ignoring the patient's cultural practices

 C. Respecting the patient's cultural beliefs and practices

 D. Trying to convert the patient to your own cultural beliefs

11. Which of the following is a legal document that allows a patient to appoint someone to make
healthcare decisions on their behalf if they become incapacitated?

 A. Living will

 B. Durable power of attorney for healthcare

 C. Do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order

 D. Advance directive

12. Which of the following is a legal document that outlines a patient's wishes regarding medical
treatment in the event that they become unable to communicate their preferences?

 A. Living will

 B. Durable power of attorney for healthcare

 C. Do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order

 D. Advance directive

13. Which of the following is a medical order that instructs healthcare providers not to attempt
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if a patient's heart or breathing stops?

 A. Living will

 B. Durable power of attorney for healthcare

 C. Do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order

 D. Advance directive

14. Which of the following is a comprehensive document that includes a living will, durable power of
attorney for healthcare, and other instructions related to end-of-life care?

 A. Living will

 B. Durable power of attorney for healthcare

 C. Do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order

,  D. Advance directive

15. Which of the following is an ethical principle that emphasizes the importance of respecting a
patient's right to make decisions about their own healthcare?

 A. Beneficence

 B. Nonmaleficence

 C. Autonomy

 D. Justice

16. Which of the following is an ethical principle that emphasizes the importance of doing good and
promoting the well-being of patients?

 A. Beneficence

 B. Nonmaleficence

 C. Autonomy

 D. Justice

17. Which of the following is an ethical principle that emphasizes the importance of avoiding harm to
patients?

 A. Beneficence

 B. Nonmaleficence

 C. Autonomy

 D. Justice

18. Which of the following is an ethical principle that emphasizes the importance of fairness and
equality in the distribution of healthcare resources?

 A. Beneficence

 B. Nonmaleficence

 C. Autonomy

 D. Justice

19. Which of the following is a common ethical dilemma in end-of-life care?

 A. Withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining treatment