Unit 18 EOL

Question 1

Palliative Care

Answer 1

Affirms life and regards death as a normal process.

Question 2

Hospice Care

Answer 2

Care designed to give supportive care to people in the final stages of terminal illness and focus on comfort and quality of care.

Question 3

Algor Mortis

Answer 3

Post Morten cooling

Body temp falls gradually after death

Question 4

Rigor Mortis

Answer 4

Muscular rigidity-as a result of conversion of glycogen to lactic acid.
A few hours following death - 24hr after
Begins at the jaw, moving down the body
The body remains stiff and rigid for up to 6 hours

Question 5

Livor Mortis

Answer 5

Reddish/purple discoloration that develops in the department parts of a decreased body.
Blood begins to flow passively into dependent parts
Begins about 30 mins following death and is fully developed after about 6 hours.

Question 6

Putrefaction

Answer 6

Decomposition of a deceased body by bacteria
The rate depends on heat and moisture.
Coolness and dryness delay the process.

Question 7

Embalming

Answer 7

Is the introduction of a chemical preservative which destroys bacteria and prevents the rapid decomposition of tissue.
Usually effective for 1-2 days.