52 Flashcards
document stating a persons wishes about health care when that person cannot make his or her own decisions
advance directive
examination of the body after death
autopsy
support and care given during the time surrounding death
end of life care
care that involves relieving or reducing the intensity of uncomfortable symptoms without producing a cure
palliative care
care of the body after death
post mortem care
the belief that the spirit or soul is reborn in another human body or in another form of life
reincarnation
stiffness or rigidity of skeletal muscles that occurs after death
rigor mortis
illness or injury from which the person will not likely recover
terminal illness
5 stages of dying
denial anger bargaining depression acceptance
t or f an illness is terminal when recovery is not likely
true
5 year old views death as
temporary
adults and older persons usually fear
dying alone
persons in the stage of denial
refuse to believe they are dying
person tries to gain more time during the stage of
bargaining
when caring for the dying person, you should
use touch and listen