The nurse becomes tearful at the death of a patient. What would be the most appropriate response of the nurse?
a. Leave the room so that the family will not witness the unprofessional behavior.
b. Touch the hand of the daughter and say, We'll miss your dad.
c. Become occupied with rearranging a floral bouquet until emotions are under control.
d. Ask family members to leave the room so the post mortem care can be provided.
Question 2The distraught wife of a terminally ill patient complains to the nurse, My husband has not been shaved, and he has that miserable gown on instead of his own pajamas. Don't you people care about things like that?
What would be the best response of the nurse?
a. I delayed his morning care because he was sleeping comfortably. I'll complete his care now that he's awake.
b. We're running late today and I have six other patients to care for. What do you want?
c. Of course we care Someone will come to do his care before lunch.
d. I'm sorry you feel we're doing such a poor job. I'm doing my best.
Question 3Which patient would be a candidate for hospice care?
a. The patient with a life expectancy of only 12 months.
b. The patient who agrees to life support.
c. The patient who agrees to palliative measures.
d. The patient who has a treatable illness.
Question 4The totally competent 76-year-old female with terminal cancer is fatigued and tearful about the ineffectiveness of her treatment. She tells the nurse that she wishes she had never started it but now feels obligated to continue.
What would be the most appropriate explanation by the nurse regarding the treatment?
a. Once treatment has begun, the doctor should decide about any changes.
b. She may change her mind about treatment at any time.
c. Decisions about treatment should be made by the person who is her medical power of attorney.
d. Cessation of treatment will shorten her life.
Question 5Why might a professional health care provider neglect to educate patients about end-of-life care?
a. They fear that patients will perceive that they are giving up.
b. They do not want to influence the patient in any decision.
c. They want to keep up the patient's morale.
d. They believe that death is a personal failure on their part.
Question 6Why should an 86-year-old man with a terminal illness be encouraged to file an advance directive?
a. To demonstrate understanding of his imminent death
b. To comply with most hospital policies
c. To clarify treatment protocols
d. To spare his family the burden of making end-of-life decisions
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