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Free Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse Quiz

Ready to test your Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse knowledge? Access 10 free practice questions designed to mirror exam-style reasoning. Each question includes a detailed rationale to help you understand the “why” behind every correct answer - so you can study smarter, not harder.

Question 1

A palliative care patient who has end-stage pancreatic cancer reports a progressively decreased ability to perform activities of daily living and significant weight loss. The hospice nurse knows that:

A. The symptoms are consistent with the expected period of decline associated with cancer diagnoses B. The patient will recover from this exacerbation but will not return to the previous level of functioning C. The symptoms are not related to the patient’s cancer diagnosis D. The symptoms are indicative of a period of slow decline that could last for years

Question 2

A patient who has end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) calls the hospice nurse to report increased dyspnea and increasing anxiety. The patient used nebulized albuterol about 30 minutes ago. After the reviewing the patient’s medications, the nurse recommends that the patient take which of the following now?

A. Levofloxacin B. Nitroglycerin C. Alprazolam D. Guaifenesin

Question 3

The nurse is visiting a bedbound home care patient who has end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and uses supplemental oxygen. Upon learning that the patient smokes cigarettes, the nurse should FIRST:

A. Assess for hypoxia B. Ask if anyone else in the home uses tobacco C. Strongly encourage the patient to quit smoking D. Teach the patient to change position frequently

Question 4

A patient who has advanced non-Hodgkin lymphoma reports increasing fatigue, night sweats, and significant weight loss. Which of the following additional symptoms reported by the patient would MOST likely suggest transformation to a more aggressive form of lymphoma?

A. Neuropathy B. Chest pain C. Right upper quadrant pain D. Persistent headaches

Question 5

At the end of life, a diagnosis of anorexia/cachexia syndrome (ACS) is confirmed by the presence of:

A. Unintentional weight loss of 15 lb over 12 weeks B. Progressive loss of appetite over the course of the illness C. Muscle loss evidenced by a decrease in mid-upper-arm circumference D. Five percent weight loss over the course of 6 months

Question 6

A patient who has stage 4 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease as well as hypertension, hypercholesteremia, and type 2 diabetes mellitus is seen today in the palliative care clinic for a follow-up visit. Through a translator, the patient conveys recent-onset chest pain that is a 6 out of 10 that radiates through the right shoulder. The nurse knows that the type of pain being described is:

A. Chronic B. Somatic C. Visceral D. Neuropathic

Question 7

A patient has begun opioid therapy and reports constipation to the nurse. The nurse should:

A. Explain that the constipation is a side effect of the opioid that will lessen over time B. Advise the patient to increase their fiber intake but restrict their water intake C. Teach the patient that a laxative will be needed for the duration of opioid therapy D. Ask the patient to keep a food journal for the next week to determine the cause

Question 8

Advance directives become effective when a patient:

A. Becomes terminally ill B. Designates a power of attorney C. Completes a physician (or provider) order for life-sustaining treatment (POLST) D. Cannot express his or her own wishes

Question 9

A 4-year-old child asks when her recently deceased grandmother will return. Her mother explains that she cannot come back. The child nods but asks the same question later. This is an example of:

A. Congruence with developmental level B. Denial regarding the permanence of the death C. Regression to earlier stage of development D. A sign of advanced developmental level

Question 10

A nurse receives a call from a family member asking about a patient’s condition. The nurse explains that the patient is doing well but has required an increase in pain medications. The nurse assures the family member of the availability of staff and offers emotional support. What has the nurse done incorrectly?

A. Did not provide the new dosage of the medication administered B. Failed to reiterate the correct phone number for family members to call C. Stated that the patient is doing well even though they required medication adjustment D. Did not verify that the caller was approved to receive patient information

Frequently Asked Questions About the Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse Quiz

Use these answers to understand what the quiz covers and how to apply your results while preparing for the exam.

What is included in the Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse Quiz?

The Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse Quiz includes 10 multiple-choice practice questions with immediate feedback and rationales. It is designed to help test takers check their understanding of key concepts and practice applying exam-style reasoning.

Who should take the Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse Quiz?

This quiz is best for nurses preparing for hospice and palliative nursing certification review. It can be used as a quick readiness check before deeper content review or as a focused refresher after studying.

What topics does the Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse Quiz cover?

The questions focus on pain and symptom management, end-of-life communication, family support, hospice eligibility, ethics, and palliative care planning. The goal is to reinforce content knowledge while also building the judgment needed to choose the best answer among plausible options.

How should I use my score on the Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse Quiz?

Use your score to identify content areas that need more review. Correct answers show strengths, while missed questions point to topics where you should reread the rationale, review the underlying concept, and practice similar questions.

Does the Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse Quiz replace a full exam prep course?

No. The quiz is a short practice tool, not a full exam prep program. Use it to sample question style, review rationales, and decide where to focus next in your broader study plan.

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