End-of-Life Discussion and Advance Directives Practice Questions
12 free End-of-Life Discussion and Advance Directives practice questions for the NCLEX Exam, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation. Open any question below, or take the full set as an interactive quiz.
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All End-of-Life Discussion and Advance Directives questions
- Q1. When is the optimal time for a nurse to initiate discussion about advance directives?
- Q2. A client holds a durable power of attorney for health care (health-care proxy). The nurse recognises that this document:
- Q3. Which statement by the nurse about a DNR (do not resuscitate) order is most accurate and therapeutic?
- Q4. A client says, “If I can’t make decisions, I want my daughter to decide for me.” As the nurse, the most appropriate response is:
- Q5. A client appears emotional and tearful when discussing end-of-life care. The nurse responds: “You’re crying—I can see this is upsetting. Would you like to shar…
- Q6. During an advance-care planning discussion, the nurse realises the client is unsure about the meaning of “life-sustaining treatment.” The best action is to:
- Q7. A client has an advance directive but the health care team cannot locate it. The nurse should first:
- Q8. The nurse is preparing to facilitate an end-of-life discussion with a family. The nurse recognises that a meaningful goal of the conversation is to:
- Q9. A client nearing end of life says: “I don’t want to be a burden.” The nurse’s best response is:
- Q10. Which statement correctly reflects the legal and nursing role in advance directives?
- Q11. The nurse is caring for a client whose advance directive states: “No artificial hydration if I’m unable to swallow and in a terminal state.” The client is now…
- Q12. A client changes their mind and wants to revise their advance directive to include organ donation. The nurse’s best action is: