5- End Of Life

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1.

When a resident is near end of life, good skin care is imperative. List at least three interventions for good skin care:
2.

List at least three interventions that may make the physical environment more pleasant for the resident:
3.

If a resident is considered "terminally ill," generally speaking it means they have ____ months or less to live.
- A.
  
  3
- B.
  
  6
- C.
  
  12
4.

When a resident is near end of life and bedbound, in many cases they are still able to hear even if they cannot communicate.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

When a resident is near end of life, generally speaking, their:
- A.
  
  Appetite will increase
- B.
  
  Appetite will decrease
- C.
  
  Appetite will remain the same as before they became terminally ill
6.

In the last few days of life for the terminally ill resident, they will typically become:
- A.
  
  Less responsive
- B.
  
  More responsive
7.

Typically, in the last day or so of life, the resident will exhibit Cheyne-Stokes breathing which is:
- A.
  
  Continuous shallow breathing
- B.
  
  Several rapid breaths followed by periods of no breaths
8.

Normally, in the last day or two of life, the resident's breathing may sound wet and gurgling. This breathing:
- A.
  
  Causes the resident discomfort and the hospice nurse should be called.
- B.
  
  Typically does not cause discomfort, however, there are medications that can help this condition
9.

If a resident goes two days without a bowel movement, you should:
- A.
  
  Do nothing
- B.
  
  Call the hospice nurse
- C.
  
  None of the above
10.

If the resident is in pain and not experiencing relief, you should notify the hospice nurse or physician.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

Which of the following may be signs that the resident is in pain:
- A.
  
  Agitation
- B.
  
  Decreased activity
- C.
  
  Sitting or lying in a different position than normal
- D.
  
  Breathing quickly
- E.
  
  Sweating
- F.
  
  Moaning
- G.
  
  All of the above

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