Exam 30: Caring for the Dying Person

A person is terminally ill. He is very quiet. You often find him reading his Bible. One day he says, "I just want to see my grandson graduate from high school." What stage of dying is the person in?

Which does not promote quality of life?

You are assisting with post-mortem care. Dentures are not inserted. What should you do with them?

A resident is dying. When communicating with the person, which is incorrect?

Signs of death include the following except

A patient has died. An autopsy will be done. Post-mortem care is not done.

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

A patient is dying. The person's room is arranged

A person was told that she has cancer and that it cannot be treated. The person insists that the reports are wrong. What stage of dying is the person in?

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?

The dying person's family goes through stages like the dying person.

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

The examination of the body after death is

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

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

A patient is dying. The person has trouble breathing. Which position will the person most likely prefer?

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

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?

Post-mortem care is done to

Which does not promote quality of life?