Exam Preview for 1550: End of Life Care: More Than Just Patients an

End of Life Care: More Than Just Patients and Families

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1. The important role of respiratory therapy with end-of-life care includes assisting in which of the following issues? Mobility planning Terminal weaning Rehabilitation recommendations Diet restrictions
2. What is palliative care? Provides care throughout the entire illness whether undergoing life-prolonging or curative treatments Includes the interdisciplinary team Patient and family centered care that optimizes quality of life All of the above
3. According to data from the Organ Procurement Transplant Network, children make up about what percentage of the total national waitlist? 1-1.5 3-5 7-8.5 9-9.6
4. Goals of medical orders for life-sustaining treatment (MOLST) may include: Defining treatment orders to help clarify patient care at end-of-life Preserving the legacy of a person Encourages physicians to remain disengaged in the care of patient Provides negligence in patient management
5. Schwartz Rounds was developed for the healthcare team, focusing on: Opportunities to share their experiences, thoughts and feelings on actual patient cases Making personal connections with patients and colleagues when they have greater insight into their own responses and feelings. Willingness to share their vulnerability, to question themselves. All of the above