CHPN overall and care setting study questions
and answers latest solution
Which of the following was the first hospice in the United States?
A). Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospice in New York City
B). Hospice of the Western Reserve in Cleveland
C). St. Joseph's Hospice in Boston
D). The Connecticut Hospice in New Haven Correct Answer: D). The Connecticut Hospice in New
Haven was founded Florence Wald (former Dean of the Yale Nursing School) in the early 1970's
The nurse is orienting a new staff member on a unit that cares for many patients at the end of life.
Which comment by the nurse correctly reflects a principle of palliative care?
A). "We're busy because most people prefer to die in a hospital rather than at home where they
would be a burden"
B). "Death and dying are not discussed much here in order to maintain hope for patients and
families."
C). "Because our patients often are uncomfortable, they need physical care more than psychological
or spiritual care."
D). "Patients are eligible for palliative care even though they are also receiving curative treatment."
Correct Answer: D). Palliative Care does not limit a patient's options to pursue curative treatment but
enhances the patient's quality of life by maximizing supportive care.
The difference between the origin of hospice and palliative care in the United States is
A). The hospice movement was part of the establishment
B). The hospice movement was part of hospital sponsored programs.
C). Palliative care grew from academic, teaching hospitals
D). Palliative care movement grew from a grassroots movement Correct Answer: C). Palliative care
units originated in the academic, teaching hospitals as demonstration projects. The focus had been to
move the philosophy of Hospice upstream to encourage the application of the philosophy earlier in
the disease trajectory and to allow patients a choice of therapies.
Which of the following is the best description of hospice
A). A type of care utilized when nothing more can be done for the patient.
B). A philosophy of care to improve quality of life for the terminally ill.
C). A place where people are sent to die.
D). Available to patients and families only if the patient is at home. Correct Answer: B).Hospice is
truly a philosophy to improve quality of life for the terminally ill.
When comparing eligibility for hospice care versus palliative care, which of the following is true
A). Palliative care allows for more aggressive treatment
B). Both have federal guidelines for enrollment
C). Palliative care is not holistic
D). Hospice has a broader enrollment Correct Answer: A).Palliative care includes whatever therapies
are medically indicated and desired by the patient.
The eligibility for hospice and palliative care is
A). Six month prognosis for both
and answers latest solution
Which of the following was the first hospice in the United States?
A). Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospice in New York City
B). Hospice of the Western Reserve in Cleveland
C). St. Joseph's Hospice in Boston
D). The Connecticut Hospice in New Haven Correct Answer: D). The Connecticut Hospice in New
Haven was founded Florence Wald (former Dean of the Yale Nursing School) in the early 1970's
The nurse is orienting a new staff member on a unit that cares for many patients at the end of life.
Which comment by the nurse correctly reflects a principle of palliative care?
A). "We're busy because most people prefer to die in a hospital rather than at home where they
would be a burden"
B). "Death and dying are not discussed much here in order to maintain hope for patients and
families."
C). "Because our patients often are uncomfortable, they need physical care more than psychological
or spiritual care."
D). "Patients are eligible for palliative care even though they are also receiving curative treatment."
Correct Answer: D). Palliative Care does not limit a patient's options to pursue curative treatment but
enhances the patient's quality of life by maximizing supportive care.
The difference between the origin of hospice and palliative care in the United States is
A). The hospice movement was part of the establishment
B). The hospice movement was part of hospital sponsored programs.
C). Palliative care grew from academic, teaching hospitals
D). Palliative care movement grew from a grassroots movement Correct Answer: C). Palliative care
units originated in the academic, teaching hospitals as demonstration projects. The focus had been to
move the philosophy of Hospice upstream to encourage the application of the philosophy earlier in
the disease trajectory and to allow patients a choice of therapies.
Which of the following is the best description of hospice
A). A type of care utilized when nothing more can be done for the patient.
B). A philosophy of care to improve quality of life for the terminally ill.
C). A place where people are sent to die.
D). Available to patients and families only if the patient is at home. Correct Answer: B).Hospice is
truly a philosophy to improve quality of life for the terminally ill.
When comparing eligibility for hospice care versus palliative care, which of the following is true
A). Palliative care allows for more aggressive treatment
B). Both have federal guidelines for enrollment
C). Palliative care is not holistic
D). Hospice has a broader enrollment Correct Answer: A).Palliative care includes whatever therapies
are medically indicated and desired by the patient.
The eligibility for hospice and palliative care is
A). Six month prognosis for both
