End Of Life Care

Question 1

stage of dying: life expectance 20+, thoughts are foward reaching, growth oriented, no end in sight.

Answer 1

stage 1- life focus

Question 2

life expectancy <5 years, thoughts are conciliatory and directed to resolution. Awareness of mortality?

Answer 2

stage 2 end of life inevitability

Question 3

life expectancy <6 months, unrelenting loss of function and abilities, focus on life after death for oneself and for those who remain alive?

Answer 3

stage 3 the process of dying

Question 4

<1 month, 10 signs of near death (no thirst, loss of appetite, increased fatigue, dehydration, increased weakness, social w/drawal)

Answer 4

stage 4: the act of dying

Question 5

what are the five stage of the kubler ross death model?

Answer 5

denial and isolation
anger
bargaining
depression
acceptance

Question 6

what is the overall goal of palliative medical care?

Answer 6

enhance the patients quality of life

Question 7

who is palliative care for?

Answer 7

anyone living w/ a serious illness

Question 8

what are the physical goals and objectives of palliative medical care?

Answer 8

nutrition, pain managment, incontinence/constipation, symptom management

Question 9

when should someone go to hospice?

Answer 9

when they have less than 6 months to live

Question 10

what are the functions of hospice?

Answer 10

pain management, nursing, counseling, planning

Question 11

what does a hospice not do?

Answer 11

funeral services

Question 12

what are some issues surrounding death and dying?

Answer 12

end of life healthcare, advanced directives, will/estates, where will the patient die, funerals, after the funeral