Chapter 23 Review Flashcards
Which of the following is an example of a resident who is going through the bargaining stage of the grief process, according to Dr. Kubler-Ross?
(A) The resident makes a new will and tells her family about funeral arrangements.
(B) The resident insists that a mistake was made on her blood tests.
(C) The resident tells her sister that if she lives, she will start volunteering every day at the senior center.
(D) The resident feels sad most of the time and does not want to see anyone.
C
A terminally ill resident discussed his funeral arrangements with his family. He lets them know that he is concerned about their well- being after he is gone. He says he wants to spend as much time as possible with them before he dies. Which stage of dying is this resident in?
(A) Denial
(B) Anger
(C) Bargaining
(D) Acceptance
D
Which of the following statements is true of the grief process?
(A) A family member may be shocked after the death of a loved one, even if she was aware that the person was dying.
(B) All people grieve in the same way, following the same process.
(C) Missing a person who has died is an uncommon response to death.
(D) Feeling angry after a person has died is unhealthy and unnatural.
A
One factor that influences personal attitudes about death is
(A) A person’s diet
(B) A person’s culture
(C) A person’s weight
(D) A person’s height
B
When caring for a dying resident whose senses are diminished, the nursing assistant should
(A) Ask many questions to see what is comfortable for the resident
(B) Turn on as many lights as possible
(C) Observe body language
(D) Encourage all visitors to remain silent
C
The last sense to leave the body is usually the sense of
(A) Hearing
(B) Sight
(C) Taste
(D)Touch
A
How can NAs give emotional support to residents who are dying?
(A) By leaving dying residents alone as much as possible
(B) By listening more
(C) By sharing their religious beliefs with residents
(D) By letting residents know that it will all be over soon
B
One way that NAs can respect the rights of residents who are dying is to
(A) Keep visitors away from residents
(B) Let the family know if the NA does not agree with residents’ medical decisions
(C) Promise residents that they will get better
(D) Promote privacy for residents
D
Which of the following is part of The Dying Person’s Bill of Rights?
(A) I have the right to be told what to believe about life after death.
(B) I have the right to be cared for by someone who will always tell me what she thinks I want to hear.
(C) I have the right to have my questions answered honestly.
(D) I have the right to be treated with forced cheerfulness.
C
Which of the following is true of advance directives?
(A) Advance directives must be honored as long as family members agree with the resident’s decisions.
(B) Advance directives must be honored unless NAs do not agree with the diagnosis.
(C) Advance directives must be honored.
(D) Advance directives should be changed when the resident’s spiritual leader does not agree with the resident’s decision.
C
What does palliative care involve?
(A) The resident’s recovery
(B) Pain relief and comfort
(C) Teaching the resident to care for himself
(D) Curing the resident’s illness
B
An attitude that is helpful in hospice work is
(A) Being sensitive to individual needs
(B) Pushing residents to talk about their feelings
(C) Joining in the conversation during person al visits
(D) Helping the resident embrace the NA’s faith before death
A
Which of the following is a sign of approaching death?
(A) Decreasing blood pressure
(B) Sharper vision
(C) Warm, dry skin
(D) Heightened sense of touch
A
The NA’s responsibilities regarding postmortem care include
(A) Placing drainage pads where needed
(B) Removing tubes from the dead resident
(C) Removing equipment from the room
(D) Examining the body to help determine the cause of death
A
_____ is the special care that focuses on the dignity and comfort of a dying person.
(A) Postmortem
(B) Cheyne-Stokes
(C) Hospice
(D) Terminal
C
