CHPN CHPN Bereavement & Grief Support

Question 1

According to the Medicare Hospice Benefit, how long must bereavement services be provided to the family after the patient's death?

Accepted Answer

13 months

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6 months

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12 months

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24 months

Question 2

Which theorist described grief as having five stages: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance?

Accepted Answer

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

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Colin Murray Parkes

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J. William Worden

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George Engel

Question 3

J. William Worden's task-based model of grief identifies four tasks of mourning. Which of the following is one of those tasks?

Accepted Answer

To find an enduring connection with the deceased while embarking on a new life

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To reach acceptance within 12 months

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To eliminate all painful memories of the deceased

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To resume all pre-loss roles within 6 months

Question 4

A widow is seen 14 months after her husband's death and describes intense longing, difficulty accepting the loss, and inability to engage in daily life. This best describes:

Accepted Answer

Prolonged grief disorder

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Major depressive disorder

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Normal acute grief

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Adjustment disorder

Question 5

Which of the following is a risk factor for complicated or prolonged grief?

Accepted Answer

Sudden or traumatic death of the loved one

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A long anticipated death after chronic illness

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Strong social support network

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Prior experience with loss and effective coping

Question 6

What is the primary goal of the hospice bereavement assessment conducted before the patient's death?

Accepted Answer

Identify family members at high risk for complicated grief to target follow-up resources

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Determine legal next of kin

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Complete insurance paperwork

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Assess patient pain levels