Chamberlain - NR-579 Palliative Care in Adult-Gerontology Across the Spectrum - Midterm 1 ReviewChamberlain - NR-579 Palliative Care in Adult-Gerontology Across the Spectrum - Midterm 1 ReviewChamberlain - NR-579 Palliative Care in Adult-Gerontology Across the Spectrum - Midterm 1 Review
Palliative Care in Adult-
Gerontology Across the
Spectrum
MIDTERM 1 REVIEW
2024
,1. Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a primary goal of palliative
care in adult-gerontology?
A) Cure of the underlying disease
B) Relief from pain and other distressing symptoms
C) Prolongation of life at all costs
D) Focus on the family and not the patient
Correct Answer: B) Relief from pain and other distressing symptoms
Rationale: Palliative care focuses on providing relief from the symptoms
and stress of a serious illness, regardless of the diagnosis. The goal is to
improve quality of life for both the patient and the family.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: __________ is an approach that improves the quality of
life of patients and their families facing the problem associated with life-
threatening illness.
Correct Answer: Palliative care
Rationale: Palliative care is the multidisciplinary approach that addresses
the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of patients while also
providing support to their families.
3. True/False: Palliative care is only for patients at the end of life.
Correct Answer: False
Rationale: Palliative care is appropriate at any stage in a serious illness and
can be provided alongside curative treatment.
, 4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the following are
common symptoms managed in palliative care for adult-gerontology
patients?
A) Pain
B) Nausea
C) Insomnia
D) Hypertension
Correct Answers: A) Pain, B) Nausea, C) Insomnia
Rationale: Pain, nausea, and insomnia are symptoms commonly managed
in palliative care to improve the quality of life for patients. Hypertension is a
chronic condition that may be managed concurrently but is not a primary
focus of palliative care.
5. Multiple Choice: What is the role of the nurse in providing palliative care
to adult-gerontology patients?
A) Administering prescribed treatments and medications
B) Coordinating care among a team of health professionals
C) Providing emotional support to the patient and family
D) All of the above
Correct Answer: D) All of the above
Rationale: Nurses play a crucial role in palliative care, which includes
administering treatments, coordinating care, and providing emotional
support.
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