WGU C475 ElNEC Quizzes Module 1
Which of the following statements is true about serious, chronic illnesses? – ✔✔The majority of
annual U.S. healthcare spending goes toward on chronic illnesses.
What should drive decision-making in palliative care? – ✔✔The patient’s goals of care
Mr. Rodriquez tells you that he is very frightened by not knowing what happens after death.
Which domain of quality of life is being affected by his serious illness? – ✔✔Spiritual
Which of the following statements reflects the importance of learning about palliative care as a
student nurse? – ✔✔Future employers expect you to have education and training in palliative
care services.
One of the nurse’s most important roles in caring for seriously ill patients and their families is: –
✔✔Providing listening and presence
Mr. E tells you he is feeling “down” about his new diagnosis of advanced lung cancer. In which
of the domains of quality of life does this statement reflect that he is suffering? –
✔✔Psychological
Jack is a 6-year-old who just died at home with hospice from an aggressive type of brain cancer.
His parents and his 12-year-old sister are having a very difficult time dealing with this terrible