I-HUMAN WEEK 7 PALLIATIVE CARE 2026
COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT SCRIPT
SOLVED QUESTIONS ANSWERS UPDATED
REVIEW SET
◉ Living Will.
Answer: A written document specifying the medical treatments a
patient wants or refuses if they become incapacitated (e.g., CPR,
ventilators).
◉ Medical Power of Attorney.
Answer: Designates a specific person (proxy/surrogate) to make
healthcare decisions if the patient cannot.
◉ POLST Form.
Answer: Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment; translates
patient preferences into actionable medical orders.
◉ Conservator.
Answer: A court-appointed guardian who manages the financial
and/or personal affairs of an incapacitated individual.
, ◉ Grief Response Factors.
Answer: Relationship to the deceased, nature of the loss, support
system, past coping skills, and cultural/spiritual beliefs.
◉ Kubler-Ross Stages of Grief.
Answer: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance
(note: these are not always linear).
◉ Sensory Deprivation.
Answer: Reduced sensory input leading to boredom, restlessness,
and hallucinations; treated by providing stimuli like a TV, radio, or
visitors.
◉ Sensory Overload.
Answer: Excessive sensory input leading to anxiety, racing thoughts,
and irritability; treated by reducing stimuli via dim lights and
clustering care.
◉ Ear Drops Instillation (Adults).
Answer: Pull the pinna UP and BACK.
◉ Ear Drops Instillation (Children < 3 yrs).
Answer: Pull the pinna DOWN and BACK.
COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT SCRIPT
SOLVED QUESTIONS ANSWERS UPDATED
REVIEW SET
◉ Living Will.
Answer: A written document specifying the medical treatments a
patient wants or refuses if they become incapacitated (e.g., CPR,
ventilators).
◉ Medical Power of Attorney.
Answer: Designates a specific person (proxy/surrogate) to make
healthcare decisions if the patient cannot.
◉ POLST Form.
Answer: Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment; translates
patient preferences into actionable medical orders.
◉ Conservator.
Answer: A court-appointed guardian who manages the financial
and/or personal affairs of an incapacitated individual.
, ◉ Grief Response Factors.
Answer: Relationship to the deceased, nature of the loss, support
system, past coping skills, and cultural/spiritual beliefs.
◉ Kubler-Ross Stages of Grief.
Answer: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance
(note: these are not always linear).
◉ Sensory Deprivation.
Answer: Reduced sensory input leading to boredom, restlessness,
and hallucinations; treated by providing stimuli like a TV, radio, or
visitors.
◉ Sensory Overload.
Answer: Excessive sensory input leading to anxiety, racing thoughts,
and irritability; treated by reducing stimuli via dim lights and
clustering care.
◉ Ear Drops Instillation (Adults).
Answer: Pull the pinna UP and BACK.
◉ Ear Drops Instillation (Children < 3 yrs).
Answer: Pull the pinna DOWN and BACK.
