CHPN Practice Questions - HPNA Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse Exam - CHPN Practice Questions - HPNA Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse Exam

Question 1

A hospice patient with end-stage heart failure expresses a desire to die at home surrounded by family. Which initial nursing action best supports this goal?

Discuss the patient's wishes with the interdisciplinary team Immediately discharge the patient from the hospice facility Explain why the hospital is a better place for end-of-life care Wait for the family to request a home discharge

Correct Answer:

Discuss the patient's wishes with the interdisciplinary team

Question 2

Which finding is most indicative of imminent death in a hospice patient?

Increased appetite and thirst Respiratory changes including Cheyne-Stokes pattern Rising blood pressure and tachycardia Requesting more frequent pain medications

Correct Answer:

Respiratory changes including Cheyne-Stokes pattern

Question 3

During an interdisciplinary team meeting, the nurse reports that a patient with COPD is experiencing increasing dyspnea despite optimal medication management. What is the most appropriate next step?

Recommend immediate hospitalization Collaborate with the team to develop a comprehensive symptom management plan Suggest discontinuing all respiratory medications Tell the family that nothing more can be done

Correct Answer:

Collaborate with the team to develop a comprehensive symptom management plan

Question 4

A patient with metastatic pancreatic cancer develops new-onset confusion and agitation. Which assessment finding would be most important to report to the physician?

The patient's daughter is visiting more frequently Decreased urine output and jaundice worsening The patient prefers chocolate ice cream over vanilla Family requests a different room assignment

Correct Answer:

Decreased urine output and jaundice worsening

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of conducting a comprehensive assessment at the time of hospice admission?

To determine the patient's eligibility for hospice benefits To establish baseline data and identify immediate care needs To replace the physician's assessment To complete required paperwork only

Correct Answer:

To establish baseline data and identify immediate care needs

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