CNA Chapter 27: End-of-Life Care Exam
What does palliative care involve? - ANSWER-Comfort and managing symptoms When is hospice care usually ordered by a doctor? - ANSWER-When a person has six months or less to live Ms. Fleming, a resident who has recently been diagnosed with terminal cancer, has accused the nursing assistants in her unit of taking poor care of her and causing her disease. What stage of grief is Ms. Fleming in? - ANSWER-Anger Mr. Parker has always been cheerful and optimistic, but since his diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, he has been quiet and withdrawn. He does not seem to enjoy any of his favorite activities and rarely talks to anyone. Which stage of grief is Mr. Parker in?
- ANSWER-Depression
Mrs. Levine, a resident, prays about her terminal illness. She promises God that she will make peace with her sister, whom she has not seen in 20 years, if she is allowed to live.Which stage of grief is Mrs. Levine going through? - ANSWER-Bargaining A terminally ill resident, John Castillo, visits with his family. He discusses his funeral arrangements with them. He lets them know that he is concerned about their well-being after he is gone. He says he wants to spend as much time as possible with them before he dies. Mr. Castillo is going through the ________ stage of grief. - ANSWER- Acceptance Which of the following is part of "The Dying Person's Bill of Rights?" - ANSWER-I have the right to have my questions answered honestly Care guidelines for a dying resident include: - ANSWER-Residents should be fed slowly to help prevent choking and aspiration Which is the last sense to leave a person? - ANSWER-Hearing One way for nursing assistants to help meet the psychosocial and spiritual needs of a
dying resident is to: - ANSWER-Listen more, talk less
Which of the following is a sign of approaching death? - ANSWER-Low blood pressure One change that might occur in the body after death is: - ANSWER-The body will not have a pulse, respiration, or blood pressure Nursing assistants can help a resident's family and friends deal with the resident's death by: - ANSWER-Listening to them if they want to talk
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