HAC End-of-Life & Palliative Care 5

Question 1

After a patient dies, the aide is asked to provide postmortem care. Which step should be done FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Confirm the nurse has pronounced death and received direction

Answer

The aide must confirm that death has been pronounced and receive specific instructions from the nurse before beginning postmortem care.

Question 2

A hospice patient tells the aide she is afraid of suffocating when she dies. The aide should:

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge her fear, listen, and report this concern to the nurse

Answer

Acknowledging fear with empathy and reporting it allows the nurse and team to address comfort measures for dyspnea.

Question 3

Which of the following is a cultural consideration important in end-of-life care?

Accepted Answer

Some cultures prefer not to tell the patient about a terminal diagnosis

Answer

Cultural norms vary significantly around disclosure, grief expression, and rituals, and the care team must respect these differences.

Question 4

A patient receiving palliative care has edema in her legs. The aide can BEST provide comfort by:

Accepted Answer

Elevating the legs as directed and reporting the observation

Answer

Elevating edematous limbs per the care plan and reporting findings are within the aide's scope and support comfort.

Question 5

Which of the following statements about bereavement support is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Hospice agencies are required to offer bereavement services to families for at least 13 months after the death

Answer

Medicare hospice guidelines require agencies to provide bereavement counseling to surviving family members for at least 13 months following the patient's death.

(HAC) Healthcare Aide Certification Practice Test

(HAC) Healthcare Aide Certification Practice Test

HAC End-of-Life & Palliative Care 5