1. Question: What is the primary goal of care for terminally ill patients? a) Cure the illness b) Improve overall health c) Enhance the quality of life d) Increase life expectancy

Answer: c) Enhance the quality of life

2. Question: Which healthcare approach focuses on providing comfort and alleviating suffering in terminally ill patients? a) Palliative care b) Intensive care c) Surgical care d) Diagnostic care

Answer: a) Palliative care

3. Question: What is the key component of end-of-life care that emphasizes honoring the patient's wishes and decisions? a) Advanced care planning b) Routine medical procedures c) Aggressive treatments d) Sedation therapy

Answer: a) Advanced care planning

4. Question: Which intervention aims to manage pain and symptoms in terminally ill patients effectively? a) Physical therapy b) Opioid pain medications c) Chemotherapy d) High-dose antibiotics

Answer: b) Opioid pain medications

5. Question: Which symptom is commonly managed in end-of-life care for cancer patients? a) Nausea and vomiting b) Hypertension c) Diabetes d) Allergic reactions

Answer: a) Nausea and vomiting

6. Question: What is an essential element in providing emotional support for terminally ill patients? a) Active listening and empathy b) Limiting communication c) Encouraging isolation d) Avoiding addressing fears and concerns

Answer: a) Active listening and empathy

7. Question: What is a common psychosocial concern for terminally ill patients and their families? a) Fear of medical treatments b) Fear of isolation c) Fear of financial burden d) Fear of social gatherings

Answer: c) Fear of financial burden

8. Question: Which term refers to the legal document that outlines an individual's preferences for medical treatment in case they cannot express them in the future? a) Living will b) Medical insurance c) Advance directive d) Patient registration

Answer: a) Living will

9. Question: Which is a key aspect of spiritual care for terminally ill patients? a) Addressing spiritual needs and beliefs b) Avoiding conversations about spirituality c) Encouraging atheism d) Disregarding personal beliefs

Answer: a) Addressing spiritual needs and beliefs

10. Question: What is a vital consideration in managing the caregiver burden for families of terminally ill patients? a) Providing minimal support b) Ignoring their needs c) Offering respite care and support services d) Isolating them from the patient

Answer: c) Offering respite care and support services

11. Question: Which discipline focuses on providing care for the dying and their families, encompassing medical, psychosocial, and spiritual aspects? a) Thanatology b) Geriatrics c) Oncology d) Pediatrics

Answer: a) Thanatology

12. Question: What is a potential consequence of inadequate pain management in terminally ill patients? a) Improved quality of life b) Increased comfort c) Suffering and reduced quality of life d) Decreased emotional distress

Answer: c) Suffering and reduced quality of life

13. Question: Which psychological reaction is common in terminally ill patients facing their own mortality? a) Denial b) Acceptance c) Euphoria d) Complacency

Answer: a) Denial

14. Question: Which interdisciplinary team is often involved in the care of terminally ill patients to provide comprehensive care? a) Palliative care team b) Surgical team c) Radiology team d) Laboratory team

Answer: a) Palliative care team

15. Question: What is the purpose of respite care in end-of-life care? a) Providing 24/7 medical monitoring b) Giving a break to primary caregivers c) Introducing aggressive treatments d) Isolating the patient

Answer: b) Giving a break to primary caregivers

16. Question: Which approach in end-of-life care involves providing emotional and psychological support to patients and families? a) Hospice care b) Intensive care c) Surgery d) Rehabilitation

Answer: a) Hospice care

17. Question: What is a critical aspect of ensuring effective communication in end-of-life care? a) Listening attentively and validating feelings b) Avoiding conversations about illness c) Providing advice without being asked d) Limiting communication to medical terms

Answer: a) Listening attentively and validating feelings

18. Question: Which statement is true about terminal sedation in end-of-life care? a) It hastens death intentionally b) It is used to control symptoms and provide comfort c) It is never utilized in end-of-life care d) It is solely for psychological relief

Answer: b) It is used to control symptoms and provide comfort

19. Question: Which of the following is an essential component of end-of-life care for pediatric patients? a) Providing aggressive treatments b) Honoring the child's preferences c) Excluding the family from decision-making d) Limiting emotional support

Answer: b) Honoring the child's preferences

20. Question: What is a significant benefit of involving a social worker in end-of-life care? a) Financial assistance and resource coordination b) Limited emotional support c) Medical procedure recommendations d) Minimizing communication with the family

Answer: a) Financial assistance and resource coordination

21. Question: What is an important goal of bereavement care for families after the loss of a loved one? a) Encouraging immediate return to work b) Fostering grief expression and support c) Avoiding discussions about the deceased d) Discouraging seeking emotional help

Answer: b) Fostering grief expression and support

22. Question: Which organization promotes high-quality end-of-life care and provides guidelines and resources? a) The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) b) The American Dental Association (ADA) c) The World Health Organization (WHO) d) The American Cancer Society (ACS)

Answer: a) The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO)

23. Question: What is an important principle of ethical decision-making in end-of-life care? a) Imposing personal beliefs on the patient b) Respecting the patient's autonomy and wishes c) Overruling the patient's preferences d) Providing aggressive treatments against their will

Answer: b) Respecting the patient's autonomy and wishes

24. Question: Which aspect is considered in spiritual care for terminally ill patients? a) Exploring religious preferences b) Avoiding spiritual discussions c) Discouraging religious practices d) Ignoring spiritual beliefs

Answer: a) Exploring religious preferences

25. Question: What is an essential aspect of providing physical comfort to terminally ill patients? a) Administering aggressive treatments b) Controlling pain and managing symptoms c) Limiting access to medical care d) Encouraging vigorous physical activity

Answer: b) Controlling pain and managing symptoms