GERO (VNSG 1126) CH. 15 "End-of-Life Care" REVIEW AND
NCLEX-STYLE QUESTIONS || Solved Correctly.
Death among older adults is typically caused by a(n):
A) Acute illness.
B) Accident.
C) Chronic and debilitating conditions.
D) Sudden, unexpected condition. correct answers C) Chronic and debilitating conditions.
To share and come to terms with the unavoidable future.
To perceive meaning in death. correct answers Self-Actualization and Transcendence
When the patient does not want aggressive medical treatment, the most common method used to
manage shortness of breath is:
A) Mechanical ventilation.
B) Administration of morphine.
C) Continuous positive air pressure.
D) Administration of antibiotics. correct answers B) Administration of morphine.
Severe grief can result in questioning of:
A) Spiritual values.
B) Family relationships.
C) Health needs.
D) Cultural beliefs. correct answers A) Spiritual values.
, What are the five stages of death according to Kubler-Ross? correct answers 1. Denial
2. Anger
3. Bargaining
4. Depression
5. Acceptance
The nurse is reviewing the chart of a patient and sees an advance directive that was created 3
years ago. The nurse knows this patient will require a new advance directive at which time?
A) After 5 years
B) After 10 years
C) Upon readmission to the hospital
D) If the patient wishes to make a change correct answers D) If the patient wishes to make a
change
Advance directives are valid documents until the patient wishes to make a change. It is not
necessary to create a new advanced directive every 5 or 10 years or upon readmission to the
hospital.REF: Page 247
The nurse who cares primarily for older adults knows which is the best time for end-of-life
wishes to be discussed?
A) When the patient is well
B) When the patient begins to feel sick
C) When the patient is admitted to the hospital
D) When the medical team determines nothing more can be done to save the patient correct
answers A) When the patient is well
NCLEX-STYLE QUESTIONS || Solved Correctly.
Death among older adults is typically caused by a(n):
A) Acute illness.
B) Accident.
C) Chronic and debilitating conditions.
D) Sudden, unexpected condition. correct answers C) Chronic and debilitating conditions.
To share and come to terms with the unavoidable future.
To perceive meaning in death. correct answers Self-Actualization and Transcendence
When the patient does not want aggressive medical treatment, the most common method used to
manage shortness of breath is:
A) Mechanical ventilation.
B) Administration of morphine.
C) Continuous positive air pressure.
D) Administration of antibiotics. correct answers B) Administration of morphine.
Severe grief can result in questioning of:
A) Spiritual values.
B) Family relationships.
C) Health needs.
D) Cultural beliefs. correct answers A) Spiritual values.
, What are the five stages of death according to Kubler-Ross? correct answers 1. Denial
2. Anger
3. Bargaining
4. Depression
5. Acceptance
The nurse is reviewing the chart of a patient and sees an advance directive that was created 3
years ago. The nurse knows this patient will require a new advance directive at which time?
A) After 5 years
B) After 10 years
C) Upon readmission to the hospital
D) If the patient wishes to make a change correct answers D) If the patient wishes to make a
change
Advance directives are valid documents until the patient wishes to make a change. It is not
necessary to create a new advanced directive every 5 or 10 years or upon readmission to the
hospital.REF: Page 247
The nurse who cares primarily for older adults knows which is the best time for end-of-life
wishes to be discussed?
A) When the patient is well
B) When the patient begins to feel sick
C) When the patient is admitted to the hospital
D) When the medical team determines nothing more can be done to save the patient correct
answers A) When the patient is well
