Quiz: What Is Hospice Care?

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1. Q1.According to this article, what is the focus of hospice care?

   ACuring the cancer with stronger treatmentsBCaring, not curing—controlling pain and other symptoms to keep the person comfortableCSpeeding up the end of lifeDDiagnosing new illnesses

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2. Q2.According to this article, where does hospice care most often take place?

   AOnly in hospitalsBOnly in special inpatient facilitiesCOnly in nursing homesDAt home, though it can also be given in facilities, hospitals, and nursing homes

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3. Q3.According to this article, how long can hospice provide support?

   AFor months—it is not only for the last days or weeks of lifeBOnly for the final 48 hours of lifeCFor no more than one weekDOnly for a single day

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4. Q4.According to this article, what can a person do if they no longer want hospice care?

   ANothing—hospice care can never be stopped once it startsBThey must wait exactly 6 months before making any changeCThey always have the option to stop hospice care if they chooseDThey must join a clinical trial first

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5. Q5.According to this article, how is hospice different from palliative care?

   AThey are the same type of careBPalliative care is only given in the last week of lifeCHospice is given only alongside curative treatmentDPalliative care is available throughout cancer care, while hospice focuses on symptom relief and support at the end of life

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