Exam 32: Assisting With End-Of-Life Care

A person is terminally ill. Her pain is severe. She blames the staff for her pain. She complains about having to wait for pain-relief drugs. She also says that the staff is rough when they turn and reposition her. What stage of dying is she in?

Which health team member pronounces the person dead?

The right to privacy and the right to be treated with dignity and respect do not apply after death.

Which age-group does not understand the nature of death?

As death nears, hearing is one of the first functions lost.

A person has a terminal illness. This means that

According Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, the five stages of dying are

Rigor mortis is

Which is an advance directive?

A patient is dying. The person and his family have the right to

You are assisting with post-mortem care. The body produces sounds during turning and repositioning. Which is correct?

A resident is terminally ill. The person's care plan includes the following. Which should you question?

Post-mortem care is done to

Which age-group views death as temporary?

Why do dying adults often resent a terminal illness that results in death?

A patient is dying. Which will not promote the person's comfort?

A resident is dying. The doctor wrote a "Do Not Resuscitate" order. You do not agree with the order. Which is correct?

Children between the ages of 6 and 11 years

A person is terminally ill. She has given pieces of jewelry to each child. She also has selected songs for her funeral. What stage of dying is she in?

Before rigor mortis sets in, the body is