23 Questions
Palliative care is passive care and does not require specific management for specific conditions.
False
Palliative care is only provided in hospital settings, not in health clinics or homecare.
False
Palliative care is a 'one size fits all' approach that does not consider the specific needs of the patient.
False
Pain management is not considered vital in palliative care as the focus is on other aspects of treatment.
False
Symptom management in palliative care only involves treating pain, neglecting other symptoms like nausea, weakness, and mental confusion.
False
Palliative care patient support services consist of two categories: pain management and spiritual counseling.
False
Palliative care should only begin after all treatment options have been exhausted.
False
In palliative care, the patient and family are treated as separate entities.
False
Holistic care in palliative care focuses only on the physical aspect of the patient's well-being.
False
A multidisciplinary team approach is not important in palliative care.
False
Effective communication skills are not essential in providing palliative care.
False
Palliative care management focuses solely on alleviating physical symptoms.
False
Community palliative care programs occur within hospitals as dedicated inpatient units.
False
Domain 2 of Quality Palliative Care covers physical aspects such as pain, dyspnea, and medication management.
True
The psychological aspects of care in palliative care do not include addressing cognitive impairment.
False
Cultural aspects of care in palliative care involve addressing language barriers and dietary preferences.
True
$\frac{1}{2}$ of the domains of quality palliative care focus on physical and psychological aspects.
False
Interdisciplinary team assessment based on patient/family goals of care is a part of the 'Structure and Processes of Care' domain.
True
Palliative care is solely focused on prolonging the life of the patient.
False
Hospice care is a separate concept from palliative care in all countries around the world.
False
Palliative care can only be provided after all curative treatments have been exhausted.
False
The global need for palliative care will decrease due to advancements in medical treatments.
False
Palliative care involves a one-size-fits-all approach that does not consider individual patient needs.
False
Test your knowledge on the key domains of quality palliative care, including structure, physical, psychological, social, spiritual, cultural aspects of care, and more. Learn about community palliative care programs and their collaboration with hospices and home health agencies.
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