The philosophy of hospice care

Hospice 1 The philosophy of hospice care includes A. Providing hospice care free to all clients. B. Making sure every person dies in his own home. C. Meeting a client’s physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. D. Doing whatever it takes to keep a client alive.$$2\mathrm{Mr}$$. Simpson tells you he is worried about paying for his funeral. Which hospice team member would be the best person to help him with this problem? A. A social worker. C. An occupational therapist. B. The chaplain. D. The physician. 3 One definition of palliative care is:

A. Experimental treatments. C. Vitamin therapy. B. Surgery. D. Symptom control. 4 Your hospice client, Mr. Miller, spends most of his time sitting in his “easy chair”. He is at risk for: A. Gaining weight. C. Diarrhea. B. Pressure sores. D. Shortness of breath. 5 TRUE FALSE Hospice is only available to people with Medicare benefits. 6 TRUE FALSE In order to help their clients, hospice aides need to believe in God. 7 TRUE FALSE Hospice care provides services to a client’s family even after the client dies. 8 TRUE FALSE Hospice aides are “on call” 24 hours a day. 9 TRUE FALSE Some physicians feel like they have failed if they suggest hospice care for their patients. 10 TRUE FALSE After being admitted to hospice, most clients live for at least six months.