Palliative Care Introduction Quiz

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What is the primary goal of palliative care?

a) To cure the underlying illness

b) To provide comfort and improve the quality of life for patients and families

c) To promote alternative treatments

d) To hasten the end of life

Which of the following is not an attribute of palliative care?

a) Holistic approach

b) Pain and symptom management

c) Cure-focused treatment

d) Communication and coordination

What is the main difference between hospice care and palliative care?

a) Hospice care is for cancer patients only, while palliative care is for all illnesses.

b) Hospice care is provided in a dedicated facility, while palliative care can be provided in various settings.

c) Hospice care focuses on cure-based treatments, while palliative care emphasizes comfort and quality of life.

d) Hospice care is available only during the terminal phase of an illness, while palliative care can be initiated at any stage.

What is the major aim of hospice care?

a) To provide curative treatments for patients with life-limiting diseases

b) To offer emotional support for patients and their families

c) To improve the quality of life and provide compassionate care for patients and families facing life-limiting illnesses

d) To perform medical research and advance treatments for life-limiting diseases

Which of the following is not an essential component of holistic care in palliative care?

a) Physical care

b) Emotional care

c) Financial support

d) Spiritual care

What is the purpose of community-based palliative care?

a) To provide palliative care only in hospitals

b) To extend palliative care services to the community

c) To focus on pain and symptom management only

d) To offer care exclusively to cancer patients

What is the main advantage of home-based palliative care?

a) It provides specialized medical treatments at home.

b) It is exclusively focused on physical symptom relief.

c) It enables comprehensive care for patients and their families at home.

d) It is only suitable for patients with terminal illnesses.

What is the major difference between facility day care and community day care models of palliative care?

a) Facility day care is provided within the facility, while community day care is offered in a community.

b) Facility day care allows patients to interact with other patients, while community day care does not involve socialization.

c) Facility day care provides only medical treatments, while community day care focuses on emotional support.

d) Facility day care is provided at the patient's home, while community day care is delivered in a healthcare facility.

Which of the following is not an attribute of palliative care?

a) Continuity of care

b) Interdisciplinary care team

c) Curative treatment-focused

d) Dignity and respect

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Nah