CHPNA Palliative Care Fundamentals

Question 1

What is the primary goal of palliative care?

Accepted Answer

Improve quality of life by relieving suffering

Answer

Palliative care focuses on improving quality of life by preventing and relieving suffering through early identification and treatment of pain and other problems.

Question 2

Hospice care is typically provided to patients who have a prognosis of how long to live?

Accepted Answer

6 months or less

Answer

Hospice care in the US is generally available to patients with a terminal diagnosis and a prognosis of 6 months or less if the disease follows its normal course.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the hospice philosophy?

Accepted Answer

Comfort-focused care that affirms life and regards dying as a normal process

Answer

The hospice philosophy views dying as a natural part of life and focuses on providing comfort, dignity, and support to patients and families.

Question 4

Who is considered part of the hospice interdisciplinary team?

Accepted Answer

Physician, nurse, social worker, chaplain, and nursing assistant

Answer

The hospice interdisciplinary team typically includes physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, nursing assistants, and volunteers working together.

Question 5

What does 'DNR' stand for in hospice care?

Accepted Answer

Do Not Resuscitate

Answer

DNR stands for Do Not Resuscitate, an advance directive indicating that CPR should not be performed if the patient's heart stops or they stop breathing.

CHPNA - Certified Hospice and Palliative Nursing Assistant Practice Test

CHPNA - Certified Hospice and Palliative Nursing Assistant Practice Test

CHPNA Palliative Care Fundamentals