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Psychological and Emotional Support in End-of-Life Care

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What is the primary goal of psychological and emotional support in end-of-life care?

  1. To cure the patient's disease

  2. To prolong the patient's life

  3. To help the patient cope with their illness and prepare for death

  4. To provide comfort and support to the patient's family and friends


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The primary goal of psychological and emotional support in end-of-life care is to help the patient cope with their illness and prepare for death. This includes providing emotional support, helping the patient to process their emotions, and helping them to develop coping mechanisms.

Which of the following is not a common psychological or emotional challenge faced by patients with a terminal illness?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Anger

  4. Denial


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Denial is not a common psychological or emotional challenge faced by patients with a terminal illness. In fact, it is a common defense mechanism that helps patients to cope with the reality of their illness.

What is the role of the healthcare team in providing psychological and emotional support to patients with a terminal illness?

  1. To provide medical treatment and care

  2. To provide emotional support and counseling

  3. To provide spiritual support

  4. To provide all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The healthcare team plays a vital role in providing psychological and emotional support to patients with a terminal illness. This includes providing medical treatment and care, providing emotional support and counseling, providing spiritual support, and providing support to the patient's family and friends.

Which of the following is not a common coping mechanism used by patients with a terminal illness?

  1. Seeking social support

  2. Engaging in spiritual or religious activities

  3. Using humor

  4. Avoiding talking about their illness


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Avoiding talking about their illness is not a common coping mechanism used by patients with a terminal illness. In fact, it is important for patients to talk about their illness and their feelings in order to process their emotions and develop coping mechanisms.

What is the role of the family and friends in providing psychological and emotional support to a patient with a terminal illness?

  1. To provide emotional support and companionship

  2. To help the patient with practical tasks

  3. To provide spiritual support

  4. To all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The family and friends of a patient with a terminal illness can play a vital role in providing psychological and emotional support. This includes providing emotional support and companionship, helping the patient with practical tasks, providing spiritual support, and advocating for the patient's needs.

Which of the following is not a common symptom of depression in patients with a terminal illness?

  1. Sadness

  2. Loss of interest in activities

  3. Changes in appetite or sleep

  4. Increased energy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increased energy is not a common symptom of depression in patients with a terminal illness. In fact, depression is often characterized by a loss of energy and motivation.

What is the role of the hospice team in providing psychological and emotional support to patients with a terminal illness?

  1. To provide medical treatment and care

  2. To provide emotional support and counseling

  3. To provide spiritual support

  4. To provide all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The hospice team plays a vital role in providing psychological and emotional support to patients with a terminal illness. This includes providing medical treatment and care, providing emotional support and counseling, providing spiritual support, and providing support to the patient's family and friends.

Which of the following is not a common symptom of anxiety in patients with a terminal illness?

  1. Worry

  2. Fear

  3. Restlessness

  4. Increased appetite


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increased appetite is not a common symptom of anxiety in patients with a terminal illness. In fact, anxiety is often characterized by a loss of appetite.

What is the role of the social worker in providing psychological and emotional support to patients with a terminal illness?

  1. To provide emotional support and counseling

  2. To help the patient with practical tasks

  3. To provide spiritual support

  4. To all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The social worker plays a vital role in providing psychological and emotional support to patients with a terminal illness. This includes providing emotional support and counseling, helping the patient with practical tasks, providing spiritual support, and advocating for the patient's needs.

Which of the following is not a common symptom of anger in patients with a terminal illness?

  1. Irritability

  2. Hostility

  3. Aggression

  4. Increased patience


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increased patience is not a common symptom of anger in patients with a terminal illness. In fact, anger is often characterized by a loss of patience and an increased irritability.

What is the role of the chaplain in providing psychological and emotional support to patients with a terminal illness?

  1. To provide emotional support and counseling

  2. To help the patient with practical tasks

  3. To provide spiritual support

  4. To all of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The chaplain plays a vital role in providing spiritual support to patients with a terminal illness. This includes providing emotional support and counseling, helping the patient to find meaning in their illness, and providing support to the patient's family and friends.

Which of the following is not a common symptom of grief in patients with a terminal illness?

  1. Sadness

  2. Anger

  3. Denial

  4. Increased happiness


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increased happiness is not a common symptom of grief in patients with a terminal illness. In fact, grief is often characterized by feelings of sadness, anger, and denial.

What is the role of the nurse in providing psychological and emotional support to patients with a terminal illness?

  1. To provide medical treatment and care

  2. To provide emotional support and counseling

  3. To provide spiritual support

  4. To all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The nurse plays a vital role in providing psychological and emotional support to patients with a terminal illness. This includes providing medical treatment and care, providing emotional support and counseling, providing spiritual support, and providing support to the patient's family and friends.

Which of the following is not a common symptom of fear in patients with a terminal illness?

  1. Worry about death

  2. Fear of the unknown

  3. Fear of pain

  4. Increased sense of security


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increased sense of security is not a common symptom of fear in patients with a terminal illness. In fact, fear is often characterized by feelings of worry, anxiety, and insecurity.

What is the role of the physician in providing psychological and emotional support to patients with a terminal illness?

  1. To provide medical treatment and care

  2. To provide emotional support and counseling

  3. To provide spiritual support

  4. To all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The physician plays a vital role in providing psychological and emotional support to patients with a terminal illness. This includes providing medical treatment and care, providing emotional support and counseling, providing spiritual support, and providing support to the patient's family and friends.

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