CHPN FREE Hospice and Palliative Nurse Trivia Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which medication is most commonly used as a first-line treatment for dyspnea in hospice patients?

Accepted Answer

Morphine

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Lorazepam

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Dexamethasone

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Albuterol

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of the Palliative Performance Scale (PPS)?

Accepted Answer

To measure functional status and disease progression

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To assess pain intensity levels

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To determine medication dosages

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To evaluate caregiver burden

Question 3

A hospice patient exhibits mottling of the extremities, Cheyne-Stokes respirations, and decreased urine output. These signs most likely indicate what?

Accepted Answer

Active dying phase

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Medication toxicity

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Fluid overload

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Sepsis

Question 4

Which ethical principle supports a patient's right to refuse life-sustaining treatment in hospice care?

Accepted Answer

Autonomy

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Beneficence

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Justice

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Nonmaleficence

Question 5

What is terminal sedation (palliative sedation) primarily indicated for in hospice care?

Accepted Answer

Refractory symptoms unresponsive to standard palliative interventions

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Patients who request euthanasia

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Family members who cannot cope with the dying process

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Patients with more than six months to live

Question 6

According to Medicare hospice benefit guidelines, how often must a patient be recertified for hospice eligibility?

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At the start of each benefit period

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Every 30 days

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Every 6 months

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Annually