Understanding Boundaries for Hospice Volunteers Quiz Question Title * 1. In hospice care, the volunteer is considered to be part of the professional team and all team members must conduct themselves in a professional manner. True False Question Title * 2. Boundaries are mutually understood physical and emotional limits of the relationship between the patient and the hospice volunteer. True False Question Title * 3. A “therapeutic” relationship has which of the following distinct characteristics: An agreed upon purpose A specific time frame. Interests of the patient/family are primary. The volunteer has specialized knowledge and skill. All of the above. Question Title * 4. What are some negative results of boundary violations? A patients quality of care may be jeopardized if the health care provider loses objectivity – a patient may be harmed. A patient/family can be encouraged to be dependent. A healthcare professional, including volunteer, may become resentful of the patient/family. A healthcare professional, including volunteer, may experience increased stress/ burnout. All of the above. Question Title * 5. If you are trying to decide if a particular action or behavior crosses the line into a boundary violation, ask yourself (choose one answer): Is this is in the patient’s best interest? Whose needs are being met? How would I feel telling a co-worker and/or supervisor about this? Am I treating this patient differently? Am I uncomfortable documenting this decision/behavior? All of the above Question Title * 6. Please complete the following information: Name: Email: Phone: Done