1. Which of the following is a core principle of hospice and palliative care? (Select

one)

a) Providing comfort and dignity to patients with life-limiting illnesses

b) Focusing on curing the disease rather than relieving the symptoms

c) Withholding information from patients and families about their prognosis

d) Limiting the involvement of interdisciplinary team members in care planning

Answer: A. Providing comfort and dignity to patients with life-limiting illnesses is a

core principle of hospice and palliative care. Hospice and palliative care aim to

improve the quality of life of patients and families facing serious illness, by

addressing their physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. B, C, and D are not

consistent with the goals and values of hospice and palliative care.

2. What is the difference between hospice and palliative care? (Select one)

a) Hospice is only for patients with cancer, while palliative care is for any serious

illness

b) Hospice is only for patients who have less than six months to live, while palliative

care can be provided at any stage of illness

c) Hospice is only for patients who refuse curative treatments, while palliative care

can be provided along with curative treatments

d) All of the above

Answer: B. Hospice is a type of palliative care that is provided to patients who have

a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by their physician. Palliative

care can be provided to any patient with a serious illness, regardless of their

diagnosis, prognosis, or treatment choices.

3. What are some common barriers to accessing hospice and palliative care? (Select

all that apply)

a) Lack of awareness and education among health care providers and the public

b) Misconceptions and fears about hospice and palliative care among patients and

families

c) Regulatory and reimbursement issues that limit the availability and affordability of

services

d) Cultural and religious beliefs that influence the attitudes and preferences of

patients and families

Answer: A, B, C, and D. All of these are potential barriers to accessing hospice and

palliative care. There is a need for more education and advocacy to increase the

awareness and understanding of hospice and palliative care among health care

providers, patients, families, and the public. There is also a need for more policy

changes and funding to ensure that hospice and palliative care services are

accessible and affordable to all who need them. Additionally, there is a need for

more cultural competence and sensitivity to respect the diverse beliefs and values of

patients and families regarding end-of-life care.

4. What are some benefits of hospice and palliative care? (Select all that apply)

a) Improved symptom management and pain relief

b) Reduced hospitalizations and health care costs

c) Increased patient satisfaction and quality of life

d) Enhanced family coping and bereavement support