dne.123 Palliative Care Emergencies quiz

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This quiz includes different types of questions. Please read each carefully and follow the instructions:

✅ Single Select Questions – Choose only one correct answer.

✅ Multiple Choice Questions – Select all correct answers that apply.

✅ Fill in the Blank – Type the correct word(s) to complete the sentence.
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1. What is the primary goal when initially managing severe uncontrolled pain as a palliative care emergency?

a) To identify the exact cause immediately.

b) To administer non-pharmacological therapies first.

c) To reduce pain intensity and enable the patient to rest.

d) To switch the patient to intravenous medication regardless of route.

2. The most critical factor determining the prognosis for recovery in spinal cord compression (SCC) is the patient's ______ status at the start of treatment.

3. Besides severe pain and spinal cord compression, which of the following is also listed as a type of palliative care emergency ?

a) Mild anxiety

b) Hypercalcaemia

c) Dehydration

d) Insomnia

4. When assessing a palliative care emergency, determining if the underlying medical problem can be treated or fixed relates to assessing its:

a) Impact on patient condition

b) Reversibility

c) Affordability

d) Relation to prognosis

5. In managing spinal cord compression (SCC), immediate referral for ______ is considered essential.

6. What is the most frequent cause of spinal cord compression (SCC) in palliative care settings?

a) Traumatic injury

b) Spinal infection (like TB)

c) Vertebral metastases

d) Primary spinal cord tumors

7. What is typically the earliest and most common initial symptom of spinal cord compression (SCC)?

a) Limb weakness

b) Loss of bladder control

c) Back pain

d) Sensory loss

8. When administering high-dose steroids (like dexamethasone) for SCC, what is the primary intended effect?

a) To cure the underlying cancer.

b) To provide long-term pain relief.

c) To reduce inflammation and edema around the spinal cord. .

d) To prevent the need for radiotherapy

9. When evaluating severe pain, the PQRST method includes assessing Provoking/Palliative factors, Quality, Radiation/Region, Severity, and ______.

10. Which imaging modality is considered the preferred method for diagnosing spinal cord compression (SCC) when available

a) Plain X-ray

b) CT Scan

c) Ultrasound

d) MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

11. If a patient already receiving regular oral morphine experiences severe breakthrough pain, what is the recommended immediate pharmacological action?

a) Give a double dose of their regular morphine.

b) Give a rescue dose equivalent to their regular 4-hourly dose.

c) Switch immediately to intravenous morphine.

d) Add a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

12. In the context of palliative care emergencies, evaluating treatment effectiveness against potential adverse reactions involves considering ______ and side effects.

13. In which section of the spine does spinal cord compression (SCC) most commonly occur?

a) Cervical spine

b) Thoracic spine

c) Lumbar spine

d) Sacral spine

14. What factor related to the patient is paramount and must be prioritized when making decisions during a palliative care emergency

a) The caregiver's convenience.

b) The cost of the intervention.

c) The patient's desires and preferences.

d) The availability of the newest technology.

15. Loss of bowel or bladder sphincter control in the context of spinal cord compression (SCC) is generally considered:

a) An early sign with good recovery potential.

b) A positive prognostic indicator.

c) A reason to delay radiotherapy.

d) A negative prognostic sign.

16. After weeks of immobility due to SCC without neurological improvement, providing ______ hope about recovery prospects is discouraged.

17. When managing SCC, why is it important to implement measures like regular repositioning and assisting the patient to sit up?

a) To improve spinal alignment.

b) To prevent pressure sores.

c) To enhance the effectiveness of radiotherapy.

d) To reduce the need for analgesia.

18. Which statement is accurate regarding the management of analgesia (like morphine) during the initial phase of treating SCC?

a) The dose usually needs to be decreased due to steroid use.

b) A substantial dose increase is often required.

c) Analgesia should be withheld until radiotherapy is completed.

d) Only non-opioid analgesics should be used.

19. Evaluating how resolving a palliative care emergency will influence the patient's overall health status relates to assessing the:

a) Problem's reversibility.

b) Treatment's affordability.

c) Impact on patient condition.

d) Caregiver's preferences.

20. If oral morphine administration is not feasible or effective during a severe pain emergency, what alternative routes should be considered?

a) Only transdermal patches

b) Rectal suppositories primarily

c) Subcutaneous (SC) or Intravenous (IV)

d) Intrathecal injection immediately

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