A Family Member Asks an HHN to Explain the Concept

question 5

Multiple Choice

A family member asks an HHN to explain the concept of hospice care. Which action would the HHN need to include as the fundamental underlying philosophy of hospice?

• A) Making it possible for the client to die at home
• B) Ensuring that the client's living will is honoured
• C) Placing experts in the position of power of attorney
• D) Providing respite and comfort measures before death

Appreciate the value of non-discriminatory practices and equal opportunity in the selection process.

Understand how to use information volunteered by an applicant that may otherwise be off-limits.

Recognize the importance of follow-up with all interviewees and how to communicate post-interview decisions.

Learn how to assess applicant fit within the existing team and organizational culture.

---

Definitions:

Instinct

An innate, typically fixed pattern of behavior in animals in response to certain stimuli, believed to be driven by biological necessities.

Tension

A mental or emotional strain caused by the conflict between opposing forces, thoughts, or feelings.

Homeostatic Approach

A concept in psychology that refers to the process by which organisms maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes, often applied to emotional regulation.

Balance and Equilibrium

The state of psychological stability achieved when tensions or conflicts are managed and personal needs are adequately met.