Caring For The Terminally Ill, C26; WB,

Question 1

Terminal Illness

Answer 1

illness/condition for which there is no cure

Question 2

6 diseases/conditions that can be considered Terminal Illnesses:

Answer 2

• Alzheimer’s Disease
• cancers
• heart & chronic respiratory conditions
• liver & kidney disorders

Question 3

Grief

Answer 3

mental anguish associated with loss

Question 4

5 stages of Grief:

Answer 4

Denial
Anger
Bargaining
Depression
Acceptance

Question 5

Denial

Answer 5

refusing to accept diagnosis; believing mistake was made

Question 6

Anger

Answer 6

becoming moody, withdrawn, or hostile

Question 7

Acceptance

Answer 7

completing unfinished business & says goodbyes

Question 8

Depression

Answer 8

being sad, having regrets

Question 9

Bargaining

Answer 9

wanting to make a deal with someone whom they believe has control over fate

Question 10

Don’t take other’s anger __________.

Answer 10

personally

Question 11

Without being unrealistic, NAs must allow the terminally ill to feel ____.

Answer 11

hope

Question 12

Hope

Answer 12

desire for positive outcome

Question 13

If a P/R wants to make a Will, the nurse needs to know ______________.

Answer 13

immediately

Question 14

Will

Answer 14

legal statement that expresses person’s wishes for the management of their affairs after death

Question 15

NAs _____ allowed to sign Wills.

Answer 15

are

Question 16

If the NA is a Benefactor of a P/R’s Will, the NA ____ sign the Will as a witness.

Answer 16

can’t

Question 17

Benefactor

Answer 17

person who will receive money or other items belonging to person who has died when the Will is read

Question 18

Supportive Care

Answer 18

won’t prolong life but will make person more comfortable

Question 19

6 Supportive Care examples:

Answer 19

• oxygen therapy
• nutritional supplementation
• pain medication
• range-of-motion exercises
• grooming & hygiene
• positioning assistance

Question 20

Oxygen therapy, nutritional supplementation, pain medication, range-of-motion exercises, grooming/hygiene, & positioning assistance are all examples of ____________ Care

Answer 20

Supportive

Question 21

Palliative Care

Answer 21

focuses on relieving uncomfortable symptoms, not curing problem (causing symptoms)

Question 22

Hospice

Answer 22

offering terminally ill the best quality of life possible, ensuring comfort & dignity as death approaches

Question 23

Life-Sustaining Treatments

Answer 23

treatments that prolong life

Question 24

3 examples of Life-Sustaining Treatment:

Answer 24

• respiratory ventilation
• CPR
• placement of feeding tube/IV line for nutrient provision

Question 25

• respiratory ventilation
• CPR
• placement of feeding tube/IV line for nutrient provision

are 3 examples of . . .

Answer 25

. . . Life-Sustaining Treatment.

Question 26

CPR stands for . . .

Answer 26

. . . Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.