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HCA204 Palliative Care Final – Written Questions & Correct Answers/ Graded A+
Question : List 5 Effects That Using An Open Ended
Questions For Good Communication Would Have
Correct Answer : 1. Encourages Conversation, 2. Helps The
Person Feel Heard, 3. Prevents Misunderstandings, 4. Helps The Dying Person Share Their Story, 5. Validates The Persons Experience
Question : List 5 Common Physical Changes During The Last
Days And Hours
Correct Answer : 1. Unresponsive, 2. Agitation, 3. Reduced
Intake, 4. Congested Breathing, 5. Muscle Twitching
Question : Identify 4 Non-Medication Comfort Measures That
You Could Use For Someone In Pain
Correct Answer : 1. Positioning, 2. Distracting, 3.
Relaxation Strategies, 4. Warm Blankets, 5. Give Time
Question : Identify 3 Principles For Using Medications
Correct Answer : 1. Dying Person Determines Goal, 2.
Breakthrough Doses May Be Needed, 3. Combination Of Meds, 4. Easier To Prevent Than To Respond To Pain Crisis
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Question : Identify 3 Physiological Signs That Will Be
Present At The Time Of Death
Correct Answer : 1. No Pulse, 2. Pupils Fixed And Dilated,
- No Resps, 4. Jaw Drop
Question : What Is The First Thing That We Need To
Establish When Offering Pain Relief
Correct Answer : The Patients Goals
Question : List 3 Possible Causes For Nausea And Vomiting
Correct Answer : 1. Medication Side Effects, 2. Pain, 3.
Anxiety, 4. Odors
Question : Identify 3 Strategies To Support And Comfort An
Individual As Intake Decreases
Correct Answer : 1. Smaller Meals & More Frequent, 2.
Provide Good Mouthcare, 3. Thickened Fluids, 4. Provide Fav Food & Drink
Question : Delirium Is A Common Symptom In The Last
Days And Hours. List 3 Areas You Will Need To Provide Care For The Person Experiencing Delirium
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Correct Answer : 1. Personal Safety, 2. Emotional Security,
- Orientation To Reality, 4. Reassurance
Question : Identify 2 Comfort Measures When Working With
A Client Who Has Constipation Or Diarrhea
Correct Answer : 1. Provide Privacy, 2. Answer Call Bell
Asap, 3. Provide Easy Access
Question : Identify 3 Considerations You Might Look At That
Will Help You Decide What Questions Would Be Helpful To Ask A Dying Person And Their Families
Correct Answer : 1. How The Client And Family Are
Managing, 2. How You Can Personalize Their Care, 3. What You Need To Know In Order To Provide The Best Care For This Person
Question : Identify 3 Roadblocks To Good Communication
And Why Each Are Not Effective
Correct Answer : 1. Minimizing The Problem- Person May
Feel Like They Have Not Been Heard. 2. Offering False Reassurance- Implies We Don't Think Things Are As Serious As They Seem. 3. Fix It Trap- We May See, Hear & Focus On Problems We Cant Fix
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Question : Identify 4 Effective Self Care Strategies That Can
Assist You In Refueling & Re-Energizing
Correct Answer : 1. Eat Food That Is Nourishing, 2. Drink
Water, 3. Exercise, 4. Sleep Well, 5. Laugh
Question : Strategies That You Can Use For Maintaining
Therapeutic Boundaries
Correct Answer : 1. Acknowledge Importance Of
Boundaries, 2. Be Clear Of Scope, 3. Clarify Your Job Description, 4. Engage In Self Care
Question : Identify 3 Signs Of Dehydration
Correct Answer : 1. Dry Mouth, Lips And Tongue, 2.
Constipated, 3. Feels And Expresses Thirst, 4. Develops Delirium
Question : Identify 2 Possible Routes For Medication
Administration Other Than By Mouth
Correct Answer : 1. Sub Q (Subcutaneous Tissue), 2.
Buccal, 3. Rectal
Question : Identify 3 Of The 6 Principles Of Palliation
Correct Answer : 1. Focus On The Persons Goals, 2. Prevent
Symptoms That Can Be Prevented, 3. Use Medications For