MODULE 1

Question 1

Which of the following is a core principle of palliative care?
A) Focusing only on pain management
B) Enhancing quality of life and providing holistic care
C) Providing curative treatments until the last stage of illness
D) Restricting care to hospital settings only

Answer 1

B) Enhancing quality of life and providing holistic care

Question 2

What is the primary goal of symptom management in palliative care?
A) To cure the underlying disease
B) To relieve distressing symptoms and improve comfort
C) To limit the use of medications
D) To prolong life at all costs

Answer 2

B) To relieve distressing symptoms and improve comfort

Question 3

How does palliative care support families and carers?
A) By making all decisions for them
B) By excluding them from the care process to reduce their emotional burden
C) By involving them in decision-making and providing emotional and practical support
D) By encouraging them to withdraw from the patient’s care

Answer 3

C) By involving them in decision-making and providing emotional and practical support

Question 4

A holistic approach in palliative care addresses which of the following?
A) Only physical symptoms
B) Physical, emotional, social, cultural, and spiritual needs
C) Only the psychological needs of the patient
D) Only end-of-life planning

Answer 4

B) Physical, emotional, social, cultural, and spiritual needs

Question 5

Where can palliative care be provided?
A) Only in hospice facilities
B) Only in hospitals
C) In hospitals, aged care facilities, hospices, and at home
D) Only in specialist palliative care units

Answer 5

C) In hospitals, aged care facilities, hospices, and at home

Question 6

What is the purpose of advance care planning in palliative care?
A) To ensure the patient’s care aligns with their values and preferences
B) To delay discussions about end-of-life care
C) To limit the role of family members in decision-making
D) To enforce a standardised care plan for all patients

Answer 6

A) To ensure the patient’s care aligns with their values and preferences

Question 7

Which of the following is an effective strategy to support family carers in palliative care?
A) Avoiding conversations about emotional distress
B) Providing access to counselling and support groups
C) Expecting carers to manage without external support
D) Limiting their involvement in care decisions

Answer 7

B) Providing access to counselling and support groups

Question 8

Which ethical principle is most relevant to palliative care?
A) Autonomy – respecting the patient’s wishes and choices
B) Beneficence – focusing only on prolonging life
C) Non-maleficence – withholding all treatments
D) Justice – ensuring equal care for all without considering individual needs

Answer 8

A) Autonomy – respecting the patient’s wishes and choices

Question 9

How does respite care benefit family carers in palliative care?
A) It allows carers to take a temporary break from caregiving
B) It replaces the need for family involvement in patient care
C) It removes the patient from home care permanently
D) It ensures that carers provide continuous, 24/7 care

Answer 9

A) It allows carers to take a temporary break from caregiving

Question 10

What is a key component of bereavement support in palliative care?
A) Discharging families from care services immediately after the patient’s passing
B) Providing counselling and support services for grieving families
C) Encouraging families to move on quickly without support
D) Restricting support to immediate family members only

Answer 10

B) Providing counselling and support services for grieving families