Palliative Care Nursing BOARD
EVALUATION 2026 GUARANTEED PASS
ANSWERS GRADED A+
● What is the focus of hospice care? Answer: To provide comfort and
relieve symptoms for patients facing an incurable disease, accepting that
death is imminent.
● What is the typical prognosis for patients receiving hospice care?
Answer: Patients typically have a prognosis of less than 6 months to
live.
● What role does a nurse play in palliative and hospice care meetings?
Answer: The nurse advocates for the patient, communicates with other
disciplines, and provides patient and family education.
● What are important therapeutic communication questions to ask
patients about coping? Answer: Questions include: 'How have you coped
with challenges in the past?' and 'What gives you strength?'
● What should nurses assess regarding a patient's cultural background?
Answer: Nurses should ask about family decision-making processes and
any customs or practices important to the patient.
EVALUATION 2026 GUARANTEED PASS
ANSWERS GRADED A+
● What is the focus of hospice care? Answer: To provide comfort and
relieve symptoms for patients facing an incurable disease, accepting that
death is imminent.
● What is the typical prognosis for patients receiving hospice care?
Answer: Patients typically have a prognosis of less than 6 months to
live.
● What role does a nurse play in palliative and hospice care meetings?
Answer: The nurse advocates for the patient, communicates with other
disciplines, and provides patient and family education.
● What are important therapeutic communication questions to ask
patients about coping? Answer: Questions include: 'How have you coped
with challenges in the past?' and 'What gives you strength?'
● What should nurses assess regarding a patient's cultural background?
Answer: Nurses should ask about family decision-making processes and
any customs or practices important to the patient.
