Death and dying Flashcards
1
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Death
A
irreversible loss of the capacity for consciousness, combined with irreversible loss of the capacity to breathe
2
Q
Apoptosis
A
Planned cell death
* Stressed, damaged, unnecessary
* Genetically controlled
* Replaced by mitosis
* Parts recycled
3
Q
Necrosis
A
Unplanned cell/tissue death
* Caused by extremes in cells environment
* Can cause build up of debris and fluid
4
Q
NICE identified the following symptoms to be recognised alongside professional judgement
A
- Agitation
- Cheyne–Stokes breathing
- Deterioration in level of consciousness
- Mottled skin
- Noisy respiratory secretions
- Increasing fatigue
- Loss of appetite
- Changes in communication
- Deteriorating mobility or performance status
- Social withdrawal
5
Q
Post-death care - practical
A
- Documentation (time, persons present, nature etc.)
- Relevant devices
- Packing belongings
6
Q
Post-death care - Previously stated wishes
A
- Spiritual/religious/cultural
- Repatriation
- Whole body donation
- Organ/tissue donation
7
Q
Post-death care - Personal care
A
- Drain bladder
- Medical devices
- Cover wounds
- Remove jewellery, secure rings
- Washing
- Dressing (shroud)
- Wrapping
- Body bag (if needed)
8
Q
Post-death care - Significant persons
A
- Key contacts
- Mementoes
- Care of persons present
9
Q
Post-mortem physiological changes types - PARL
A
- Pallor Mortis
- Algor Mortis
- Rigor Mortis
- Livor Mortis
