Terms
A terminal resident promises to make peace with his estranged son if he is allowed to live
bargaining
a period of mourning when the dying person or his family is expecting the death
anticipatory grief
the period in which people work to adapt to a loss; influenced by culture, tradition, and society
mourning
a deeply emotional process that is a response to loss
grief
care that focuses on pain relief, controlling symptoms, preventing side effects and complications, and maintaining quality of life for a person who is very ill and/or is dying
palliative care
terminal resident begins yelling at staff
anger
the period following a loss in which mourning occurs
bereavement
care of the body after death
postmortem care
Your terminally ill resident is refusing to speak with family about funeral plans or to make a will. Informing the family that they have no idea why they need to discuss those matter now. What stage of grief?
Denial
Terminally ill resident is alternating between crying and not talking to anyone. Which stage of grief is may the be experiencing?
Depression
terminal resident wishes to not discuss setting up a will
denial
You overhear your terminally ill resident praying. They are promising to make peace with their estranged children if they are allowed to live. What stage of grief is this?
Bargaining
the end of life; the cessation of all body functions
death
holistic, compassionate care given to people who have approximately six months or less to live
hospice care
the process of burning a dead body until it turns to ash
cremation
terminal resident requests to speak with someone regarding his funeral arrangements
acceptance
the varying emotional responses to grief
grief process
How should the CNA position a resident's body after the resident has died?
Supine Position (flat on back)
a doctor with advanced training in the examination of organs and tissues
pathologist
a type of disorder characterized by intense emotional pain that lasts at least 12 months after a person dies, significantly impacting daily function
prolonged grief disorder (PGD)
terminal ill resident will not socialize, talk, and cries frequently
depression
a disease or condition that will eventually cause death
terminal illness
an examination of a body by a pathologist to try to determine the cause of death
autopsy
the latin term for the condition after death in which the muscles in the body become stiff and rigid
rigor mortis
therapy to try to help a person cope after someone has died
grief counseling