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Palliative Counseling(Coun 340) I Question Paper

Palliative Counseling(Coun 340) I 

Course:Education And Pre-University

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2011



TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS Answer Question ONE and any other TWO Questions

Question 1
a) Define the following terms:
i) Hospice (2marks)
ii) Palliative care (2marks)
b) State five goals of Palliative care (5marks)
c) Identify six characteristics of a hospice (6marks)
d) Give five elements of a palliative care unit (5marks)
e) What are the main problems that palliative care patients have to confront (5marks)
f) List five stages involved in the dying process as identified by Kubler – Ross (5marks)

Question 2
Discuss the general principles that govern the care of patients with advanced illness (15marks)

Question 3
a) Explain the effective strategies for communicating with a dying person (9marks)
b) Why is it important to communicate with a dying person (6marks)

Question 4
a) Discuss the three main stages of grief (7marks)
b) Explain ways in which counselors can effectively deal with grieving children (8marks)






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