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Palliative Care And Occupational Therapy: Our Unique Role

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1.  What is a TRUE statement about palliative care? Focuses on physical and emotional relief Promotes collaborative decision-making Coordinates continuity of care across various healthcare settings All of the above

2.  Which of the following is NOT appropriate for palliative care? Serious illnesses (cancer, cardiac conditions, etc.) Total hip replacement Life-threatening illness Several co-morbidities

3.  Hospice is a subset of palliative care, and what does it NOT include? Those with 6 months or less to live Those that can be cured A focus on comfort and dignity Family support

4.  People on palliative care are at risk for ALL EXCEPT: Cancer Related Fatigue (CRF) Decreased functional performance Decreased balance Better quality of life (QOL)

5.  Participation in meaningful occupations provides... No known benefit A distraction from everyday life A sense of control and balance as one reconciles with end of life None of the above