Spiritual Dimension in Palliative Care Quiz

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Which document provides a set of instructions in which an individual would not want certain treatments?

POLST

DNACPR Directive

Enduring Power of Attorney

ADRT Directive (correct)

In which country is the POLST (Portable Medical Orders) in wide use?

Canada

Ireland

United Kingdom

United States of America (correct)

Which directive allows a person to decide that they do not want resuscitation attempted in the event of sudden cardiac arrest?

DNACPR Directive (correct)

ADRT Directive

Enduring Power of Attorney

POLST

Which document appoints a person to manage the property and financial affairs of another person if the donor becomes unable to make financial decisions?

EPA Signup and view all the answers

Which legal declaration provides for the distribution of a person's property at death?

Will Signup and view all the answers

Which document indicates patient preferences for resuscitation and scope of treatment?

POLST Signup and view all the answers

Which document cannot be used to refuse any basic care needed to keep the individual comfortable?

ADRT Directive Signup and view all the answers

Which assessment considers spirituality as an essential component of geriatric care for elderly patients facing illness and potentially life-threatening events?

Spiritual Wellbeing Assessment Signup and view all the answers

What must be satisfied in order to state that capacity is lacking?

Both parts of the test Signup and view all the answers

According to the U.K. Mental Capacity Act 2005, decisions and actions should be tested against how many key principles?

5 Signup and view all the answers

How should advance statements be reviewed as the patient's condition changes?

Regularly to ensure they reflect the patient's current condition and treatment preferences Signup and view all the answers

What should doctors do in relation to relevant discussions with the patient and changes to the Advance Statement?

Record them in the patient's medical record Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Universal Form of Treatment Options (UFTO) in Hospital settings?

To provide a guideline for doctors and medical professionals Signup and view all the answers

How should advance statements be taken into account by health and social care professionals?

They should be considered when making decisions about care and treatment Signup and view all the answers

What must be done with changes in an Advance Statement?

They must be recorded in the patient's medical record Signup and view all the answers

What is the legal status of an advance statement?

Not legally binding Signup and view all the answers

What is the FICA Spiritual History Tool used for?

To assess spirituality and its potential effect on healthcare Signup and view all the answers

How is spiritual distress defined according to Carpenito-Moyet (2004)?

A state where the individual experiences a disturbance in their system of belief or value Signup and view all the answers

Who may physicians consider conducting a spiritual assessment with?

Patients with new or persistent mental health disease Signup and view all the answers

What may spiritual distress be associated with in end-of-life patients?

More severe depression Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the SDAT (Spiritual Distress Assessment Tool)?

Identifying patients at risk of spiritual distress Signup and view all the answers

When might physicians consider initiating a spiritual conversation with a patient?

If the patient has expressed concerns about their faith or spirituality Signup and view all the answers

What should physicians consider before conducting a spiritual assessment?

Their personal faith tradition, beliefs, and practices, and comfort and ability to participate in another's spirituality ONLY Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of spirituality in palliative care?

It is considered an important component of care alongside physical, psychological, and social support Signup and view all the answers

What should physicians avoid when asking patients about their spiritual practices?

Making assumptions Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for physicians to ask patients about their spiritual beliefs and practices?

To avoid making assumptions Signup and view all the answers

What are some helpful questions that physicians can ask during a spiritual assessment?

Do you have spiritual practices that you find helpful or comforting? Signup and view all the answers

When should physicians offer faith-specific support?

If the patient requests it Signup and view all the answers

What should be the goal of a spiritual assessment according to the text?

To identify spiritual beliefs and resources affecting health Signup and view all the answers

In what instances should physicians avoid assuming that their spirituality mirrors that of their patients?

When dealing with patients from different faith traditions Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of a spiritual assessment according to the text?

Identifying spiritual beliefs and resources affecting health Signup and view all the answers

What should physicians not attempt to do during a spiritual assessment according to the text?

Encourage agreement on specific faith issues Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Religious/Spiritual Struggle Screening Protocol (RSSSP)?

To identify patients who may be experiencing religious/spiritual struggle and those who would like a visit from a chaplain Signup and view all the answers

Which tool uses an acronym to guide health professionals through a series of questions related to patient spirituality and its potential effect on health care?

The FICA Spiritual History Tool Signup and view all the answers

What types of questions does the HOPE tool ask in relation to patients' spirituality and practices?

Questions about faith and belief, importance to the patient, patient's community of faith, and how the patient wishes the physician to address spirituality in care Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the Open Invite tool for spiritual dialogue?

To encourage a spiritual dialogue between physicians and patients, allowing patients who are spiritual to speak further or opt out easily Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Spiritual Distress Assessment Tool (SDAT)?

To assess unmet spiritual needs in hospitalized elderly patients and determine the presence of spiritual distress Signup and view all the answers

How can physicians incorporate spiritual assessment results into patient care?

By documenting the patient's spiritual perspective, background, stated impact on medical care, and openness to discussing the topic Signup and view all the answers

How might different traditions and practices impact standard medical practice?

They may influence acute or chronic health states and result in refusals of specific medical treatments or examinations Signup and view all the answers

What is one way for physicians to signal their care for their patients' beliefs?

By listening compassionately to their patients' beliefs Signup and view all the answers