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1. The "invitation" step of SPIKES involves: A. Asking how much information the patient wants to know B. Inviting the media C. Inviting all relatives without consent D. Inviting the patient to leave Correct Answer: A. Asking how much information the patient wants to know Rationale: Patients vary in how much detail they want, and respecting this preference is important. Including family requires the patient's permission. 2. A Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order means: A. No treatment...

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1. A common barrier to timely palliative care referral is: A. Too many palliative specialists B. The misconception that palliative care is only for the dying or means giving up C. Patients requesting too much information D. Excessive funding Correct Answer: B. The misconception that palliative care is only for the dying or means giving up Rationale: Many patients and clinicians equate palliative care with hospice. Education about its role improves earlier referral. 2. The CAPC (Center t...

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Exam (elaborations) Palliative & End-of-Life - 2026 Nursing Protocols: Midterm Exam (Units 1-7) - Questions with Correct Answers 4 Exam (elaborations) Palliative & End-of-Life - 2026 Nursing Protocols: Practice Test 1 (Units 1-7) - Questions with Correct Answers 5 Exam (elaborations) Palliative & End-of-Life - 2026 Nursing Protocols: Practice Test

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Palliative & End-of-Life - 2026 Nursing Protocols: Final Exam (Comprehensive) - Questions with Correct Answers 3 Exam (elaborations) Palliative & End-of-Life - 2026 Nursing Protocols: Midterm Exam (Units 1-7) - Questions with Correct Answers 4 Exam (elaborations) Palliative & End-of-Life - 2026 Nursing Protocols: Exam 2 Questions with Correct Answe

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1. Cultural humility in palliative care involves: A. Assuming all members of a culture have the same beliefs B. Ignoring cultural factors C. Applying one's own values to all patients D. Ongoing self-reflection and learning from each patient about their beliefs and preferences Correct Answer: D. Ongoing self-reflection and learning from each patient about their beliefs and preferences Rationale: Each patient's preferences may differ from cultural generalizations. Humility and curios...

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1. Physical restraints in a delirious patient: A. Are the first-line treatment B. Should be avoided because they increase agitation, injury and distress C. Calm the patient D. Prevent all falls Correct Answer: B. Should be avoided because they increase agitation, injury and distress Rationale: Restraints worsen delirium and can cause harm. Close observation and addressing causes are preferred. 2. Mirtazapine may be a helpful antidepressant in palliative care because it can also: A. Impr...

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1. Palliative care is best described as: A. Care provided only in the last days of life B. Care that requires stopping all curative treatment C. Care limited to patients with cancer D. Specialized care focused on relieving suffering and improving quality of life for people with serious illness, at any stage and alongside curative treatment Correct Answer: D. Specialized care focused on relieving suffering and improving quality of life for people with serious illness, at any stage and alon...

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1. Nurses advocate for patients in palliative care by: A. Making decisions on behalf of competent patients B. Ensuring patient preferences are known and respected and that symptoms are addressed C. Withholding information D. Following family wishes over the patient's stated wishes Correct Answer: B. Ensuring patient preferences are known and respected and that symptoms are addressed Rationale: Advocacy centers the patient's voice. Competent patients make their own decisions. 2. A k...

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1. The World Health Organization describes palliative care as an approach that: A. Hastens death B. Improves quality of life of patients and families facing life-threatening illness through prevention and relief of suffering, including physical, psychosocial and spiritual problems C. Postpones death at all costs D. Focuses only on physical pain Correct Answer: B. Improves quality of life of patients and families facing life-threatening illness through prevention and relief of suffering, i...

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