NURS 299 Ch.15 Growth- Questions & Answers
Which description of hospice care is accurate ? Patients seek aggressive curative treatments .
This type of care begins with psychological death . Such care for the terminally ill consists of
five stages . It provides emotional , spiritual , and physical support . Correct Ans-It provides
emotional , spiritual , and physical support .
Which resource will the nurse refer to a patient who is inquiring about transferring their
health - care decisions to their spouse ? Durable power of attorney ( DPOH ) Do - not -
resuscitate ( DNR ) order Physician's Order for Life - Sustaining Treatment ( POLST ) Living will
Correct Ans-Durable power of attorney ( DPOH )
Which action will the nurse take to help a child understand and manage death when it occurs
? Likening death to going to sleep Hiding the occurrence of death Discussing life and death
Denying the terminal nature of a disease Correct Ans-Discussing life and death
Which response from the nurse to a dying patient's family reflects therapeutic communication
? " Your loved one will be out of pain soon . " " I'm glad to talk with you about your grieving .
" " Death has been expected for some time . " " Leave the room to cry to avoid upsetting the
patient . " Correct Ans-" I'm glad to talk with you about your grieving . "
When observing a family member of a dying patient , which emotion will the nurse
implement a rapid intervention for ? Select all that apply . One , some , or all responses may
be correct Guilt Numbness Helplessness Grief Acceptance Correct Ans-Guilt Helplessness
, NURS 299 Ch.15 Growth- Questions & Answers
Which patient statement about hospice care reflects the need for further nurse education ?
Select all that apply . One , some , or all responses may be correct . " This care can include
spiritual support if I want it to . " " I have this care because my life expectancy is less than 6
months . " " Its focus is giving me support at my moment of diagnosis . " " I can access this
care at any point during the progression of my disease . " " The goal of this type of care is to
provide me with curative treatment . " Correct Ans-" Its focus is giving me support at my
moment of diagnosis . " " I can access this care at any point during the progression of my
disease . " " The goal of this type of care is to provide me with curative treatment . "
When explaining documents related to end - of - life ( EOL ) care , the nurse teaches the
patient that which document is written by the health - care provider on the patient's behalf ?
Select all that apply . One , some , or all responses may be correct . Living will Durable power
of attorney for health care ( DPOH ) Advanced health - care directive ( AHCD ) Do not
resuscitate ( DNR ) order Physician's order for life - sustaining treatment ( POLST ) Correct
Ans-Do not resuscitate ( DNR ) order Physician's order for life - sustaining treatment ( POLST )
The stages of dying occur in which order ? Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance
Correct Ans-Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance
Which teaching will the nurse give to a patient's family member who is inquiring about
palliative care ? Select all that apply . One , some , or all responses may be correct . " This type
of care can be accessed at any time during the illness . " " Patients do not seek curative
treatments . " " A focus of palliative care is providing assistance for caregivers . " " It is for
patients with a limited life expectancy less than 6 months . " " Palliative care has the goal of
improving the quality of life . " Correct Ans-" This type of care can be accessed at any time
during the illness . " " A focus of palliative care is providing assistance for caregivers . " "
Palliative care has the goal of improving the quality of life . "
Which description of hospice care is accurate ? Patients seek aggressive curative treatments .
This type of care begins with psychological death . Such care for the terminally ill consists of
five stages . It provides emotional , spiritual , and physical support . Correct Ans-It provides
emotional , spiritual , and physical support .
Which resource will the nurse refer to a patient who is inquiring about transferring their
health - care decisions to their spouse ? Durable power of attorney ( DPOH ) Do - not -
resuscitate ( DNR ) order Physician's Order for Life - Sustaining Treatment ( POLST ) Living will
Correct Ans-Durable power of attorney ( DPOH )
Which action will the nurse take to help a child understand and manage death when it occurs
? Likening death to going to sleep Hiding the occurrence of death Discussing life and death
Denying the terminal nature of a disease Correct Ans-Discussing life and death
Which response from the nurse to a dying patient's family reflects therapeutic communication
? " Your loved one will be out of pain soon . " " I'm glad to talk with you about your grieving .
" " Death has been expected for some time . " " Leave the room to cry to avoid upsetting the
patient . " Correct Ans-" I'm glad to talk with you about your grieving . "
When observing a family member of a dying patient , which emotion will the nurse
implement a rapid intervention for ? Select all that apply . One , some , or all responses may
be correct Guilt Numbness Helplessness Grief Acceptance Correct Ans-Guilt Helplessness
, NURS 299 Ch.15 Growth- Questions & Answers
Which patient statement about hospice care reflects the need for further nurse education ?
Select all that apply . One , some , or all responses may be correct . " This care can include
spiritual support if I want it to . " " I have this care because my life expectancy is less than 6
months . " " Its focus is giving me support at my moment of diagnosis . " " I can access this
care at any point during the progression of my disease . " " The goal of this type of care is to
provide me with curative treatment . " Correct Ans-" Its focus is giving me support at my
moment of diagnosis . " " I can access this care at any point during the progression of my
disease . " " The goal of this type of care is to provide me with curative treatment . "
When explaining documents related to end - of - life ( EOL ) care , the nurse teaches the
patient that which document is written by the health - care provider on the patient's behalf ?
Select all that apply . One , some , or all responses may be correct . Living will Durable power
of attorney for health care ( DPOH ) Advanced health - care directive ( AHCD ) Do not
resuscitate ( DNR ) order Physician's order for life - sustaining treatment ( POLST ) Correct
Ans-Do not resuscitate ( DNR ) order Physician's order for life - sustaining treatment ( POLST )
The stages of dying occur in which order ? Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance
Correct Ans-Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance
Which teaching will the nurse give to a patient's family member who is inquiring about
palliative care ? Select all that apply . One , some , or all responses may be correct . " This type
of care can be accessed at any time during the illness . " " Patients do not seek curative
treatments . " " A focus of palliative care is providing assistance for caregivers . " " It is for
patients with a limited life expectancy less than 6 months . " " Palliative care has the goal of
improving the quality of life . " Correct Ans-" This type of care can be accessed at any time
during the illness . " " A focus of palliative care is providing assistance for caregivers . " "
Palliative care has the goal of improving the quality of life . "
