HCA204 Palliative Care Final Exam 2026
Questions and Answers Graded A+
List 5 effects that using an open ended questions for good communication would
have - Correct answer-1. encourages conversation, 2. helps the person feel heard,
3. prevents misunderstandings, 4. helps the dying person share their story, 5.
validates the persons experience
List 5 common physical changes during the last days and hours - Correct answer-1.
unresponsive, 2. agitation, 3. reduced intake, 4. congested breathing, 5. muscle
twitching
Identify 4 non-medication comfort measures that you could use for someone in
pain - Correct answer-1. positioning, 2. distracting, 3. relaxation strategies, 4.
warm blankets, 5. give time
Identify 3 principles for using medications - Correct answer-1. dying person
determines goal, 2. breakthrough doses may be needed, 3. combination of meds, 4.
easier to prevent than to respond to pain crisis
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Questions and Answers Graded A+
List 5 effects that using an open ended questions for good communication would
have - Correct answer-1. encourages conversation, 2. helps the person feel heard,
3. prevents misunderstandings, 4. helps the dying person share their story, 5.
validates the persons experience
List 5 common physical changes during the last days and hours - Correct answer-1.
unresponsive, 2. agitation, 3. reduced intake, 4. congested breathing, 5. muscle
twitching
Identify 4 non-medication comfort measures that you could use for someone in
pain - Correct answer-1. positioning, 2. distracting, 3. relaxation strategies, 4.
warm blankets, 5. give time
Identify 3 principles for using medications - Correct answer-1. dying person
determines goal, 2. breakthrough doses may be needed, 3. combination of meds, 4.
easier to prevent than to respond to pain crisis
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