Question

1. what hospice level of care is appropriate when interventions for symptoms are effective and caregivers have good energy to provide care?

• inpatient respite
• general inpatient
• routine home care
• continuous home care

1. what philosophy of care do both hospice and long-term care models emphasize?

• following a traditional medical model
• caring for the physical, mental, and psychosocial domains
• focusing only on spiritual well-being
• relying on the minimum data set (mds) for care planning

1. what is the focus of hospice in the last month of life?

• following a strict dietary plan
• adjusting medications to maintain comfort
• encouraging residents to eat more
• teaching that a resident will increase strength with exercise

1. who in the hospice interdisciplinary group (idg) is responsible for coordinating care among the idg, continuously assessing each resident and family, and implementing the idg plan of care?

• rn
• physician
• social worker
• pharmacist

1. what must be included in the hospice and facility portions of the coordinated plan of care for a nursing facility resident receiving hospice services?

• the attending physician’s agreement and involvement in the plan of care
• the hospice interdisciplinary group’s goals
• whether the hospice or facility is responsible for each problem
• the resident’s past medical history

Explanation:

Answer:

1. Routine home care
2. Caring for the physical, mental, and psychosocial domains
3. Adjusting medications to maintain comfort
4. RN
5. Whether the hospice or facility is responsible for each problem