SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ What are signs of death in the weeks before death?
Answer: Signs include increased sleepiness, delirium, tachycardia,
tachypnea, hypotension, and decreased urinary output.
◉ What interventions can be used to manage pain in end-of-life
care?
Answer: Interventions include opioids, NSAIDs, muscle relaxers, and
complementary therapies like essential oils and massage.
◉ How can dyspnea be managed in patients nearing death?
Answer: Management includes elevating the head of the bed,
administering opioids, and providing oxygen if needed.
◉ What is cachexia?
Answer: Severe lean muscle loss related to changes in metabolism
and protein loss, often seen in terminal illness.