Ch. 44 End of Life Care Flashcards
1
Q
terminal illness
A
an illness or injury from which the person will not likely recover
2
Q
rigor morits
A
the stiffness or rigidity (rigor) of skeletal muscles that occurs after death
3
Q
post-mortem care
A
care of the body after death
4
Q
palliative care
A
care that relieves or reduces the intensity of uncomfortable symptoms without producing a cure
5
Q
end of life care
A
the support and care given during the time surrounding death
6
Q
autopsy
A
the examination of the body after death
7
Q
advance directive
A
