NUR 115 FINAL EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
While caring for a female patient with advanced multiple sclerosis, the nurse is
discussing the difference between hospice and palliative care. Which statement by the
patient indicates understanding of the difference between hospice care and palliative
care?
a. "I will need to get hospice care if I want my symptoms controlled."
b. "I can get palliative care right now—even though I am not going to die anytime soon."
c. "My doctor has to make the decision if I have hospice care."
d. "I can't get any other treatments, even if they are experimental if I choose palliative
care." - Answers - b. "I can get palliative care right now—even though I am not going to
die anytime soon."
The nurse is orienting new staff to a clinical unit that provides palliative care. A new
employee asks what "grief" is exactly. Which statement indicates that the nurse has
correctly defined grief?
a. The emotional response to a loss
b. The outward, social expression of a loss
c. The depression felt after a loss
d. The loss of a possession or loved one - Answers - a. The emotional response to a
loss
The nurse has been caring for a 65-year-old male patient who has just died. In planning
for follow-up bereavement care, the nurse knows that which person is at risk for
disenfranchised grief?
a. A daughter who lives in a different state
b. The son who was with the client when he died
c. An estranged ex-wife of the patient who lives nearby
d. The 16-year-old grandchild of the patient - Answers - c. An estranged ex-wife of the
patient who lives nearby
The mother of two children, 8 and 10 years of age, has just experienced the death of
her mother, the children's grandmother. The mother is concerned about the emotional
impact attending the funeral may have on her children. She asks the nurse what she
should do in relation to her children attending the funeral. What is the nurse's best
response?
, a. "Take them to the funeral—they need closure, and seeing their grandma in the casket
will assist them in knowing that she has died and will not return. Many children attend
funerals in today's society."
b. "Do not take them to the funeral—they are too young to be exposed to the emotions
that are demonstrated at funerals. Many children who attend funerals have adverse
psychological reactions."
c. "Talk to your children about how they feel about attending the funeral and encourage
them to ask questions and talk about their concerns. If they want to go, they will need to
be p - Answers - c. "Talk to your children about how they feel about attending the
funeral and encourage them to ask questions and talk about their concerns. If they want
to go, they will need to be prepared for what will happen at the funeral."
The nurse has been caring for a patient who has just died. What is the preferred
outcome in caring for the body after death?
a. Make sure the body is sent to the morgue within an hour after death.
b. Have the family members participate in the bathing and dressing of the deceased.
c. Notify in person or by phone all family and team members immediately after the
patient's death.
d. Demonstrate respect for the body and provide a clean, peaceful impression of the
deceased for the family. - Answers - d. Demonstrate respect for the body and provide a
clean, peaceful impression of the deceased for the family.
Several theorists have identified stages of the grieving process. The nurse understands
these stages and knows that people progress through them in an individualized manner.
Which statements are true regarding the steps of the grieving process? Select all that
apply.
a. There is a definite "timetable" or period of time specific to each stage of the grieving
process.
b. Nursing interventions are generalized across all stages of the grieving process.
c. Tasks to be achieved at each stage have been identified by each theorist.
d. There is a common stepwise progression through each stage of the grieving process.
e. Not all individuals will experience all stages of grief. - Answers - c. Tasks to be
achieved at each stage have been identified by each theorist.
Which statement is true regarding advance directives?
a. Advance directives apply only when the person has a chronic illness.
b. Advance directives should be drawn up by family members of people who are
incompetent.
c. Discussion of advance directives is a nursing responsibility.
d. Advance directives should be kept in a safety deposit box until the person dies. -
Answers - c. Discussion of advance directives is a nursing responsibility.
In which scenario is hospice care provided?
ANSWERS
While caring for a female patient with advanced multiple sclerosis, the nurse is
discussing the difference between hospice and palliative care. Which statement by the
patient indicates understanding of the difference between hospice care and palliative
care?
a. "I will need to get hospice care if I want my symptoms controlled."
b. "I can get palliative care right now—even though I am not going to die anytime soon."
c. "My doctor has to make the decision if I have hospice care."
d. "I can't get any other treatments, even if they are experimental if I choose palliative
care." - Answers - b. "I can get palliative care right now—even though I am not going to
die anytime soon."
The nurse is orienting new staff to a clinical unit that provides palliative care. A new
employee asks what "grief" is exactly. Which statement indicates that the nurse has
correctly defined grief?
a. The emotional response to a loss
b. The outward, social expression of a loss
c. The depression felt after a loss
d. The loss of a possession or loved one - Answers - a. The emotional response to a
loss
The nurse has been caring for a 65-year-old male patient who has just died. In planning
for follow-up bereavement care, the nurse knows that which person is at risk for
disenfranchised grief?
a. A daughter who lives in a different state
b. The son who was with the client when he died
c. An estranged ex-wife of the patient who lives nearby
d. The 16-year-old grandchild of the patient - Answers - c. An estranged ex-wife of the
patient who lives nearby
The mother of two children, 8 and 10 years of age, has just experienced the death of
her mother, the children's grandmother. The mother is concerned about the emotional
impact attending the funeral may have on her children. She asks the nurse what she
should do in relation to her children attending the funeral. What is the nurse's best
response?
, a. "Take them to the funeral—they need closure, and seeing their grandma in the casket
will assist them in knowing that she has died and will not return. Many children attend
funerals in today's society."
b. "Do not take them to the funeral—they are too young to be exposed to the emotions
that are demonstrated at funerals. Many children who attend funerals have adverse
psychological reactions."
c. "Talk to your children about how they feel about attending the funeral and encourage
them to ask questions and talk about their concerns. If they want to go, they will need to
be p - Answers - c. "Talk to your children about how they feel about attending the
funeral and encourage them to ask questions and talk about their concerns. If they want
to go, they will need to be prepared for what will happen at the funeral."
The nurse has been caring for a patient who has just died. What is the preferred
outcome in caring for the body after death?
a. Make sure the body is sent to the morgue within an hour after death.
b. Have the family members participate in the bathing and dressing of the deceased.
c. Notify in person or by phone all family and team members immediately after the
patient's death.
d. Demonstrate respect for the body and provide a clean, peaceful impression of the
deceased for the family. - Answers - d. Demonstrate respect for the body and provide a
clean, peaceful impression of the deceased for the family.
Several theorists have identified stages of the grieving process. The nurse understands
these stages and knows that people progress through them in an individualized manner.
Which statements are true regarding the steps of the grieving process? Select all that
apply.
a. There is a definite "timetable" or period of time specific to each stage of the grieving
process.
b. Nursing interventions are generalized across all stages of the grieving process.
c. Tasks to be achieved at each stage have been identified by each theorist.
d. There is a common stepwise progression through each stage of the grieving process.
e. Not all individuals will experience all stages of grief. - Answers - c. Tasks to be
achieved at each stage have been identified by each theorist.
Which statement is true regarding advance directives?
a. Advance directives apply only when the person has a chronic illness.
b. Advance directives should be drawn up by family members of people who are
incompetent.
c. Discussion of advance directives is a nursing responsibility.
d. Advance directives should be kept in a safety deposit box until the person dies. -
Answers - c. Discussion of advance directives is a nursing responsibility.
In which scenario is hospice care provided?
