RELIAS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

RELIAS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. Which of the following is NOT provided by ALL palliative care service providers? 2. Which of the following hospice services addresses symptoms that cannot be managed in the patient's place of residence? 3. The Institute of Medicine defines a good death as one that is free from avoidable distress and suffering for patients, families, and caregivers. Which of the following symptoms in a dying loved one would MOST likely cause distress to a family member? 4. Which of the following is 1 principle of effective pain medication management? 5. Which of the following is a written, legal document, NOT requiring a physician's signature, in which an individual makes their wishes for various healthcare interventions known? 6. Which of the following areas do all palliative care service providers support? 7. Which of the following stages of grief is characterized by seeking a way to postpone death, usually by asking a higher power to grant more time? 8. Which of the following describes 1 difference between palliative care and hospice care? 9. Which of the following involves the prescription of a lethal dose of medication for a terminally ill patient to carry out suicide? 10. Which of the following professionals is part of the hospice interdisciplinary team? 1. True or False: The order of the stages of grief is universal and can be applied to all individuals. What is 1 consequence of Americans now living longer and dying from more chronic illnesses?. Which type of pain is most likely to cause a patient to simply appear withdrawn and to not necessarily report pain? Which of the following stages of grief is characterized by explosions of emotions, during which the patient may deliver bottled-up feelings? Which of the following involves the prescription of a lethal dose of medication for a terminally ill patient to carry out suicide? 2. Which of the following describes 1 possible ab 3. Which of the following types of pain is a severe pain that occurs before the next scheduled dose of pain medication? 8. After a patient tells you, "the doctor says things are not going well," which of the following statements would MOST encourage them to express their concerns?