Timby 38
what are the requirements for hospice?
6 month or less to live w/ terminally ill disease
What are the 2 methods of fitness testing?
stress ECG & ambulatory ECG
what behavior will the nurse review for to know that the family can care for the child?
The family is willing to learn about the care and share the caregiving needs
palliative care is used in the management of. apt with symptomatic chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
palliative care
Denial
Anger
Bargaining
Depression
Acceptance
List 5 types of joint positions.
what is the nurses best response to the wife about her husband returning from the military?
Many times people need care for emotional trama
what is the most prominent goal of palliative care?
entegrate into chronic disease management sooner than later
What does it mean to die with dignity?
Caring for dying clients with respect, no matter mptipnal , physical or cognitive state
Define ankylosis.
the permanent loss of joint movement
What is the priority reason for aging parents needing care?
Multiple chronic illnesses
which is one of the biggest challenges facing current nursing practice?
the number of aging americans living with chronic illnesses
what are basic Physical needs for terminal care?
hydration
nourishment
elimination
hygeine
positioning
comfort
What is the example weight that a person with an MET of 4-5 can lift?
50 Ib
identify the reasons why grandparents are taking care for grandkids?
parents are incarcerated, deceased, mentally ill, or substance abusers
when considering the trajectory of a specific disease, hat is hte most important concept?
physical functioning
what are signs of organ failure for the kidneys?
oliguria
anuria
pruitus (itchy skin)
fever
What are 2 things that active ROM exercises help prevent?
Muscle atrophy & disuse syndrome
what family roles often care for person
grandparent, spouse, parent, adult children, and neighbor/friend
The interprofessional core team includes members from which disciplines?
medicine,nursing, socialwork and clergy