End-of-life Care

Question 1

No last rites are provided

Answer 1

Protestant

Question 2

Prayers are given to offer comfort and support

Answer 2

Protestant

Question 3

A sacrament may be administered if the client requests

Answer 3

Mormon

Question 4

Members are not allowed to receive blood transfusions

Answer 4

Jehovah’s Witness

Question 5

Members believe that the soul cannot live after the body has died

Answer 5

Jehovah’s Wtiness

Question 6

Funerals are conducted in the home without a eulogy, flower decorations, or any other display. Caskets are plain and simple without adornment.

Answer 6

Amish

Question 7

At death, a woman is usually buried in her bridal dress

Answer 7

Amish

Question 8

One is believed to live on after death, either with eternal reward in heaven or punishment in hell

Answer 8

Amish

Question 9

Second-degree male relatives such as cousins or uncles should be the contact ppl and determine whether the client or family should be given info about the client

Answer 9

Islam

Question 10

The client may choose to face Mecca

Answer 10

Islam

Question 11

The head should be elevated above the body

Answer 11

Islam

Question 12

Discussions about death usually are not welcomed

Answer 12

Islam

Question 13

Stopping medical treatment is against the will of Allah

Answer 13

Islam

Question 14

Grief may be expressed through slapping or hitting the body

Answer 14

Islam

Question 15

If possible, only a same gender Muslim should handle the body after death; if not possible, non-Muslim should wear gloves so as not to touch the body

Answer 15

Islam

Question 16

Prolongation of life is important (a pt. on life support must remain so until death)

Answer 16

Judaism

Question 17

A dying person should not be left alone (rabbi’s presence is desired)

Answer 17

Judaism

Question 18

Autopsy and cremation are usually not allowed

Answer 18

Judaism

Question 19

Rituals include tying a thread around the neck or wrist of the dying person, sprinkling the person with special water and placing a leaf of basil on their tongue.

Answer 19

Hinduism

Question 20

After death, the sacred threads are not removed, and the body is not washed

Answer 20

Hinduism

Question 21

A shrine to Buddha may be placed in the client’s room

Answer 21

Buddhism

Question 22

Time for meditation at the shrine is important and should be respected.

Answer 22

Buddhism

Question 23

Clients may refuse medications that may alter their awareness (opiods)

Answer 23

Buddhism

Question 24

After death, a monk may recite prayers for 1 hour (need not be done in the presence of the body)

Answer 24

Buddhism