Introduction To End-of-life care
Measuring knowledge of end-of-life care
- 1.In the early 20th century, most Americans died:
- A.
In a hospital intensive care unit.
- B.
In a hospice unit.
- C.
At home with family and friends present.
- D.
In a nursing facility.
- 2.Today, death from sudden events such as a car accident or gunshot constitute what percentage of all deaths?
- A.
40%
- B.
25%
- C.
Less than 10%
- D.
Between 75 and 80%
- 3.According to a recent Gallup Poll, what percentage of Americans want to die at home?
- A.
Less than 10%.
- B.
50%
- C.
30%
- D.
85%
- 4.Where do most Americans die today?
- A.
In the hospital.
- B.
In a nursing home.
- C.
At home.
- D.
At a hospice unit.
- 5.
- Which of the following is TRUE about the Medicare Hospice Benefit?
- A.
If the patient is alive after 6 months, he/she cannot have more hospice care.
- B.
It is only for people with cancer.
- C.
If a patient is eligible for hospice, he/she can continue to get hospice services even if longer than 6 months.
- D.
It is only for people over age 65 years old.
- 6.All of the following are true about care at Capital Hospice EXCEPT:
- A.
Patients must agree not to be resuscitated (i.e. DNR) to be admitted.
- B.
Patients must be eligible for hospice services based on their disease but may not die for many months.
- C.
Most care takes place at the patient’s primary residence.
- D.
Patients are eligible for respite care to give caregivers a break.
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