End of life Flashcards
In end of life choices, what is Level 1?
A-No CPR
B-Full code
C-Do everything
D-No new treatments
C
In end of life choices, what is Level 2?
A-No new treatments
B-No CPR
C-Organ donor
D- Discontinue all treatments
B
In end of life choices, what is Level 3?
A-Discontinue all treatments
B-Organ donor
C-No new treatments
D-No CPR
C
In end of life choices, what is Level 4?
A-Organ donor
B-Discontinue all treatments
C-Do everything
D-No new treatments
B
In end of life choices, what is Level 5?
A-No new treatments
B-No CPR
C-Full code
D-Organ donor
D
What 2 parts are included in advanced directives?
-Living will
-Durable medical POA for healthcare
What is included in an advanced directive? (select all)
A-DNR/DNI/AND
B-Funeral arrangements
C-Artificial feeding/hydration
D-Dialysis
E-Where to distribute pt’s money
F-Antibiotics
A
C
D
F
What is included in an advanced directive? (select all)
A-Artificial respiration/vent
B-Hospice care
C-Hospitalization
D-Palliative care
E-Surgery
F-Chemo/radiation
G-Ng Tube
A
C
E
F
What is the goal of using pain meds during the end of life care?
To reduce pain yet allow an adequate level of alertness
What CV symptoms would you find from a pt who is approaching death? (select all)
A-Diminished peripheral pulses
B-Unconsciousness
C-Extremities become dry, pale, or cyanotic
D-Polyuria
E-BP decreases by 20 or more
F-Temp may increase or decrease
A
C
E
F
What respiratory symptoms would you expect to be present like when a pt is dying?
-SOB
-Cheyne-stokes
-Dyspnea
-Agonal respirations
-Increased respirations
What GI symptoms would you expect to see in end of life? (select all)
A-wet mucous membranes
B-anorexia
C-constipation
D-Hypoactive bowel sounds
B
C
What ulcer appears at the end of life?
Kennedy Ulcer
