Chapter 12: Palliative Care

Chapter 12: Palliative Care

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. According to the Palliative Performance Scale which patient is considered to possess 70% of normal function?

ANS:  A

70% function implies that the patient has a reduction in ambulation and the disease process affect ability to hold a job.

DIF:    Application    REF:   p. 225, Table 12-3

2. The Karnofsky prognostication scale is most appropriately used to screen patients with which medical diagnoses?

ANS:  B

The Karnofsky scale is more appropriate for the patient with a cancer diagnosis.

DIF:    Comprehension                               REF:   p. 225

3. A peaceful death is best characterized by which terminally ill patient?

ANS:  D

A peaceful death is generally described as being peaceful and comfortable with the patient drifting though the various stages of alertness to finally being comatose.

DIF:    Application    REF:   pp. 224-225

4. Which patient’s decision-making capacity should be a concern for the palliative care nurse?

ANS:  B

Decision-making capacity focuses on one’s ability to make decisions about their health care. They must be able to understand the facts, appreciate the alternatives that may exist, and to communicate these decisions to the health care team. Moderate Alzheimer’s disease is likely to have an affect the patient’s cognitive abilities.

DIF:    Analysis         REF:   p. 220