ONS Chapter 4 Hospice & Palliative Care
(New 2026/ 2027 Update) Questions &
Answers {Grade A} 100% Correct (Verified
Solutions)
1. Which one of the following statements below best describes the concept of palliative
care? Palliative care:
A. focuses on improving the quality of life for the patient
B. focuses on treating cancer with the fewest number of and severe side effects
C. is delivered by a specialized physician rather than delivered by a healthcare team
D. provides care to the dying patient at end of life - Correct answer A. focuses on
improving the quality of life for the patient
2. The palliative care treatment team is comprised of interdisciplinary palliative team
members. Initially, which one of the following sets of three-team members should be
included on the team?
A. family, pastor, friends
B. pain management specialist, chaplain, social worker
C. pharmacist, physical therapist, occupational therapist
, D. significant other, integrative practitioner, nurse - Correct answer B. pain
management specialist, chaplain, social worker
3. In order for a patient to access Medicare hospice benefits, the patient must have an
estimated life expectancy of less than:
A. 3 months
B. 4 months
C .6 months
D. 12 months - Correct answer C. 6 months
4. According to the position statements published by the Oncology Nursing Society and
the American Society of clinical Oncology, palliative care should be considered early
during the course of illness for any individual with metastatic cancer and/or a high
symptom burden. Which one of the following is considered as a main advantage of
early palliative care consultation?
A. decreased burden of care for the primary care team
B. Cost savings for patients admitted with advanced cancer
C. chemotherapy administration is increased
(New 2026/ 2027 Update) Questions &
Answers {Grade A} 100% Correct (Verified
Solutions)
1. Which one of the following statements below best describes the concept of palliative
care? Palliative care:
A. focuses on improving the quality of life for the patient
B. focuses on treating cancer with the fewest number of and severe side effects
C. is delivered by a specialized physician rather than delivered by a healthcare team
D. provides care to the dying patient at end of life - Correct answer A. focuses on
improving the quality of life for the patient
2. The palliative care treatment team is comprised of interdisciplinary palliative team
members. Initially, which one of the following sets of three-team members should be
included on the team?
A. family, pastor, friends
B. pain management specialist, chaplain, social worker
C. pharmacist, physical therapist, occupational therapist
, D. significant other, integrative practitioner, nurse - Correct answer B. pain
management specialist, chaplain, social worker
3. In order for a patient to access Medicare hospice benefits, the patient must have an
estimated life expectancy of less than:
A. 3 months
B. 4 months
C .6 months
D. 12 months - Correct answer C. 6 months
4. According to the position statements published by the Oncology Nursing Society and
the American Society of clinical Oncology, palliative care should be considered early
during the course of illness for any individual with metastatic cancer and/or a high
symptom burden. Which one of the following is considered as a main advantage of
early palliative care consultation?
A. decreased burden of care for the primary care team
B. Cost savings for patients admitted with advanced cancer
C. chemotherapy administration is increased
