POST MORTEM CARE Flashcards
physical care provided to a patient immediately after death
post mortem care
Appearance of death signs on PE before technical pronouncement of death
clinical death
Cessation of bodily process
biological process
stiffening of the body occurs about 2 to 4 hours after death
rigor mortis
gradual decrease of the body’s temperature
algor mortis / post mortem cooling
skin discoloration that occurs after the circulation stops
livor mortis
nursing responsibilities during post mortem care
- caring for the patient’s body
- caring for the family
- discharging specific legal responsibilities
position of body when preparing for post mortem care
supine, arms extended, palms down or across the abdomen
where should you place a towel during post mortem care?
beneath the chin
Place disposable pads in the ___
perineal area
Leave the wrist identification band in place and additional identification tag is applied to the ___
ankle or great toe
If an ___is to be performed, any tube that is placed or attached should not be removed
autopsy
