QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 2025/2026
The majority of annual U.S. healthcare spending goes toward on chronic illnesses.
- CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following statements is true about serious,
chronic illnesses?
The patient's goals of care - CORRECT ANSWER What should drive decision-
making in palliative care?
Spiritual - CORRECT ANSWER Mr. Rodriquez tells you that he is very frightened by
not knowing what happens after death.
Which domain of quality of life is being affected by his serious illness?
Future employers expect you to have education and training in palliative care
services. - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following statements reflects the
importance of learning about palliative care as a student nurse?
Providing listening and presence - CORRECT ANSWER One of the nurse's most
important roles in caring for seriously ill patients and their families is:
Psychological - CORRECT ANSWER Mr. He tells you he is feeling "down" about his
new diagnosis of advanced lung cancer. In which of the domains of quality of life
does this statement reflect that he is suffering?
, Hospice bereavement care - CORRECT ANSWER Jack is a 6-year-old who just died
at home with hospice from an aggressive type of brain cancer. His parents and his
12-year-old sister are having a very difficult time dealing with this terrible loss.
Which of the following would be a help to them after Jack's death?
Hospice supports the patient and family through the dying process. - CORRECT
ANSWER Which of the following statements best describes hospice care?
Being knowledgeable of the benefits of palliative and hospice care - CORRECT
ANSWER Which of the following is an important way nurses can improve palliative
care access for those who should receive it?
Hospice services - CORRECT ANSWER Mr. X has end-stage liver cancer and
multiple organ failure. He wants to be home and comfortable. Which intervention
would be most appropriate to offer him?
"Why would I get hospice? I thought hospice is really for patients with cancer." -
CORRECT ANSWER Ms. P is offered hospice care for her end-stage cardiac disease.
Which statement reflects a need for the nurse to provide further education?
The home - CORRECT ANSWER The majority of hospice care is delivered in:
Progressive deterioration - CORRECT ANSWER Which disease and dying trajectory
best represents the course for a person with Alzheimer's disease?