NURS Chapter 45 Flashcards
Which is true?
a. Death from terminal illness is sudden and unexpected
b. Doctors know when death will occur
c. An illness is terminal when recovery is not likely
d. All severe injuries end in death
C
These statements relate to attitudes about death. Which is false?
a. Dying people are often cared for in health care agencies
b. Religion influences attitudes about death
c. Infants and toddlers understand death
d. Young children often blame themselves when someone dies
C
Reincarnation is the belief that
a. There is no afterlife
b. The spirit or soul is reborn into another human body or another form of life
c. The body keeps its physical form in the afterlife
d. Only the spirit or soul is present in the afterlife
B
A 6-year-old views death as
a. Temporary
b. Final
c. Adults do
d. Going to sleep
A
Adults and older persons usually fear
a. Dying alone
b. Reincarnation
c. The five stages of dying
d. Advance directives
A
Persons in the stage of denial
a. Are angry
b. Are calm and at peace
c. Are sad and quiet
d. Refuse to believe they are dying
D
A dying person tries to gain more time during the stage of
a. Anger
b. Bargaining
c. Depression
d. Acceptance
B
When caring for the dying person, you should
a. Use touch and listen
b. Do most of the talking
c. Keep the room darkened
d. Speak in a loud voice
A
As death nears, the last sense lost is
a. Sight
b. Taste
c. Smell
d. Hearing
D
The dying person’s care includes the following except
a. Eye care
b. Mouth care
c. Active range-of-motion exercises
d. Position changes
C
The dying person is positioned in
a. The supine position
b. Fowler position
c. Good body alignment
d. The dorsal recumbent position
C
A DNR order was written. This means that
a. CPR will not be done
b. The person has a living will
c. Life-prolonging measures will be carried out
d. The person is kept alive as long as possible
A
Which are not signs of approaching death?
a. Increased body temperature and rapid pulse
b. Loss of movement and muscle tone
c. Increased pain and blood pressure
d. Slow or rapid and shallow respirations
C
The signs of death are
a. Convulsions and incontinence
b. No pulse, respirations, or blood pressure
c. Loss of consciousness and convulsions
d. The eyes stay open, no muscle movements, and the body is rigid
B
Postmortem care is done
a. After rigor mortis sets in
b. With respect and dignity
c. Before an autopsy
d. Without wearing gloves
B
