Conscience Consultants
Legal Eagles
Tranquil Times
The Mourning Light
100

List two of the Standard patient rights

1. Right to be informed about their care

2. right to safe care

3. Right to be treated with courtesy and respect

4. Right to be listened to

100

a person who will make healthcare decisions if the patient is unable to do so. 

Durable power of attorney

100

common emotional response to stressors

What is anxiety

100

What are four types of loss?

Types of Loss ▪

 Actual ▪ Perceived ▪ Physical ▪ Psychological ▪ External ▪ Environmental ▪ Loss of significant relationships

200

In regards to consent, who is responsible for explaining risks and benefits of a procedure?

The physician

200

an Act that requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations within the work setting

Americans with Disability Act

200

Name two ways you can reduce stress. (Stress reduction interventions)

adequate nutrition. • regular exercise. • 7 to 8 hours of sleep per day. • participation in leisure activities. •  manage time, balance responsibilities, prioritize tasks. •  avoid maladaptive behaviors: Excess alcohol, caffeine, sweets, smoking, illicit drugs. Use of specific interventions to relieve anxiety ▪ Anger management ▪ Stress-management techniques ▪ Change perception of self. ▪ Change perception of stressor. ▪ Identify and use support systems. ▪ Reduce the stress of hospitalization. ▪ Use spiritual support. ▪ Employ crisis intervention. ▪ Use proper referrals.

200

List the 5 stages of grief in order

Denial 

Anger

Denial 

Depression 

Acceptance

300

a person who reveals information about others that they believe is corrupt, fraud, abuse, etc

Whistleblower

300

a group of instructions stating a person's wishes regarding their healthcare if they are incapacitated or unable to make that decision

Advanced directives

300

Any disturbance in a person’s normal balanced state

Stress

300
Give two examples of impending death 

  1. Changes in Breathing:

    • Irregular breathing patterns, including long pauses (Cheyne-Stokes breathing).
    • Noisy breathing due to fluid buildup (referred to as a "death rattle").

  2. Decreased Appetite and Thirst

  3. Extreme Weakness

  4. Cool or Mottled Skin

  5. Incontinence or Urinary Changes

  6. Mental Confusion:

  7. Slowed Heartbeat and Lowered Blood Pressure:

Emotional and Behavioral Signs

  1. Withdrawal

  2. Visions or Hallucinations:

  3. Unusual Clarity:

  4. Acceptance or Detachment:

Final Hours

  • Unresponsiveness: 
  • Irregular Breathing
  • No Response to Stimuli
400

the duty to do or promote good

beneficence

400
What does HIPAA stand for?

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

400

What are the three stages of General adaptation syndrome (GAS) 

 alarm, resistance, and exhaustion

400

Give two examples of postmortem care. 

Physical Care of the Body

  • Body Preparation:
    • Place the body in a supine position with arms at the sides or across the abdomen.
    • Close the eyes by gently holding them shut.
    • Insert dentures (if applicable) to maintain the facial structure.
    • Replace soiled dressings and clean the body as needed.
    • Remove tubes, catheters, and other medical devices unless an autopsy or forensic investigation is required.
    • Place an identification tag on the body and any personal belongings.
  • Positioning:
    • Elevate the head of the bed slightly to prevent facial discoloration.
    • Ensure the body appears peaceful to provide comfort to the family.
500

the duty to do no harm and to prevent harm 

Nonmaleficence

500

What rights do patients have under HIPAA regarding their health information?

 1. The Right to Access Health Information (

  • View or request copies of their medical records from healthcare providers, health plans, and other covered entities.
  • Obtain the information in an electronic format if it's maintained electronically.
  • Be charged only reasonable, cost-based fees for copies of their records.)

2. The Right to Request Corrections

3. The Right to Receive a Notice of Privacy Practices

4. The Right to Decide How Information is Shared

5. The Right to Confidential Communications

6. The Right to Know Who Has Accessed Their Information

7. The Right to File Complaints

8. The Right to Control Marketing and Sale of Information

500

Explain the difference between adaptive and maladaptive coping strategies

Adaptive Coping Strategies-These are healthy, constructive approaches to managing stress and emotions. They aim to reduce stress in the short term while promoting long-term well-being.

Maladaptive Coping Strategies-these are unhelpful or harmful methods of dealing with stress that may provide temporary relief but have negative long-term consequences.

500

What are ways you can support healthy grieving of clients/family?

. Acknowledge the Loss

  • Validate feelings of grief, whether your own or someone else's.
  • Avoid minimizing the loss or offering clichés like "everything happens for a reason."

2. Encourage Emotional Expression

  • Create safe spaces to express emotions, whether through conversation, journaling, or creative outlets like art or music.
  • Normalize a wide range of emotions, including sadness, anger, guilt, or relief.

3. Be Present for Others

  • Actively listen without offering unsolicited advice.
  • Show empathy by being physically or emotionally present, even in silence.

4. Establish Routines

  • Encourage maintaining or creating daily routines, as they provide structure during times of emotional upheaval.

5. Promote Healthy Coping Mechanisms

  • Suggest practices like mindfulness, meditation, or gentle exercise to manage stress and anxiety.
  • Encourage engaging in hobbies or activities that bring comfort or distraction.

6. Educate on the Grieving Process

  • Share that grief is a non-linear process with phases like denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance (though not everyone experiences these in the same way).
  • Emphasize that there is no "right" way or timeline to grieve.

7. Encourage Social Support

  • Suggest connecting with supportive friends, family, or community groups.
  • If needed, recommend professional help, such as therapy or bereavement counseling.

8. Honor the Loss

  • Encourage rituals or acts of remembrance, such as creating a memory box, writing a letter to the deceased, or participating in commemorative events.

9. Promote Self-Compassion

10. Recognize When to Seek Help

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