End of Life
When a person has a _____________ illness, she has an illness that is expected to cause death, usually within a predicted amount of time.
terminal
Which psychiatrist described the five stages of dying/grief?
A. Erik Erikson
B. B.F. Skinner
C. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
D. Carl Jung
What stage of grief would someone be in if they are working hard to complete unfinished business?
bargaining
an advance directive that details the life-prolonging treatments a person desires in the event of incapacitation during a terminal illness or permanent unconsciousness
living will
How should a patient be positioned at the end-of life?
Good alignment, promote comfort, promote skin integrity and circulation
Hospice is for patients with a life expectancy of _____________________.
6 months or less
What are signs that death is approaching?
Decreased respiratory rate, decreased urine output, loss of muscle tone, low bowel motility, incontinence
How many stages of grief are there?
5
True or False: When a patient moves to a new stage of grief, they will never return to a past stage.
False! Grief is not linear!
Who cares for the patient's body after death?
CNA!
What is rigor mortis?
Natural stiffening of the body following death
a process in which a deceased person’s body is subjected to extreme heat (1800–2000°F) for two or more hours, yielding 3–9 pounds of ashes.
Cremation
a pattern of breathing that indicates death is near; characterized by hyperpnea (rapid breathing) followed by periods of no breathing (apnea).
Cheynes-Stokes respiration
The person a patient appoints to speak for them in all healthcare matters should she or he be unable to do so for themselves.
A durable power of attorney?
This service is provided to the primary caregiver of the hospice patient to relieve the burden of caregiving. A. Local gym membership B. Caregiver's Anonymous C. Respite care
C. Respite care?
What is a "DNR" order?
Do not resuscitate
surgeries in which organs or body tissues are removed from one person and transferred into another
transplant
What is anticipatory grief?
Grief of something that is coming
relieves symptoms of a disease or condition and improves quality of life for person dying
palliative care
Related to the methods used for investigating and solving crimes:
forensic