52 Flashcards

1
Q

document stating a persons wishes about health care when that person cannot make his or her own decisions

A

advance directive

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2
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examination of the body after death

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autopsy

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3
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support and care given during the time surrounding death

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end of life care

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4
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care that involves relieving or reducing the intensity of uncomfortable symptoms without producing a cure

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palliative care

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5
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care of the body after death

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post mortem care

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6
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the belief that the spirit or soul is reborn in another human body or in another form of life

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reincarnation

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7
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stiffness or rigidity of skeletal muscles that occurs after death

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rigor mortis

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8
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illness or injury from which the person will not likely recover

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terminal illness

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9
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5 stages of dying

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denial anger bargaining depression acceptance

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10
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t or f an illness is terminal when recovery is not likely

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true

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11
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5 year old views death as

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temporary

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12
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adults and older persons usually fear

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dying alone

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13
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persons in the stage of denial

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refuse to believe they are dying

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14
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person tries to gain more time during the stage of

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bargaining

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15
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when caring for the dying person, you should

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use touch and listen

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16
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as death nears the last sense that is lost is

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hearing

17
Q

the dying persons care doesn’t include

A

active range of motion exercise

18
Q

which are not signs of approaching death

A

increased pain and bp

19
Q

signs of death are

A

no pulse, respirations, or bp

20
Q

post mortem care is done

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after the doctor pronounces the person is dead