CHPNA Spiritual and Psychosocial Support 2

Question 1

Which of the following is a sign of psychosocial distress in a hospice patient?

Accepted Answer

Social withdrawal, increased crying, expressions of hopelessness

Answer

Calmly discussing plans

Answer

Sleeping the recommended hours

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Eating regular meals

Question 2

Who on the hospice team is most responsible for psychosocial support and assessing family dynamics?

Accepted Answer

Hospice social worker

Answer

Physician

Answer

Nursing assistant

Answer

Home health aide supervisor

Question 3

What is the best way a nursing assistant can support a lonely hospice patient?

Accepted Answer

Provide companionable presence, engage in conversation, and report loneliness to the nurse

Answer

Leave them alone to rest

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Tell them to call a friend

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Focus only on physical care tasks

Question 4

Depression is common in hospice patients. The nursing assistant's role is to:

Accepted Answer

Recognize signs of depression and report them to the supervising nurse

Answer

Diagnose and treat depression independently

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Prescribe antidepressants

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Ignore emotional symptoms and focus on physical care

Question 5

The concept of 'dignity therapy' in palliative care focuses on:

Accepted Answer

Helping patients explore their life history and legacy to enhance sense of dignity and meaning

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Treating pressure injuries

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Physical therapy exercises

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Medication management

Question 6

Anxiety in dying patients may be related to:

Accepted Answer

Fear of pain, the unknown, separation from loved ones, or unresolved issues

Answer

Too much sleep

Answer

Excessive physical activity

Answer

Overeating