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Vocabulary
Stages of Dying
Comfort Needs
Sings and symptoms
100
what is an autopsy
The examination of the body after death
100
What is denial.
The person refuses to believe that he or she is dying.
100
What is comfort needs
The basic part of end life care.
100
What is pain
Patient is hurting
200
What is rigor mortis
The stiffness or rigidty of skeletal muscles that occurs after death.
200
What is anger.
The person asks why me.
200
What are the goals of comfort needs
Prevent or relieve suffering to the extent possble. Respect and follow end of life wishes.
200
What are some breathing problems
The patient is experiencing shortness of breath
300
what is post mortem care
Care of the body after death.
300
What is bargaining
The person asks for a second chances in return he or she will change a certain way of their life.
300
What is listening
The person needs to talk and share concerns.
300
What may happen during elmination
Urinary and fecal problems may occur
400
what is reincarnation
The belief that the spirit or soul is reborn in another human body or in another form of life.
400
What is depression
The person begins to mourns that things were lost and the future loss of life.
400
What is touch
Shows care and concern when words cannot.
400
Why must you give a patient oral care
It gives comfort
500
What is a advance directive
A document stating a persons wishes about health care when that person cannot make his or her own decisions.
500
What is acceptance
The person is now at peace and is ready to kick the bucket.
500
What must you keep in mind when dealing with a dying patient
Culture
500
What is involved in nutrition
Loss of appetite, nausea, and vomitting