DAVIS Advantage FOR BASIC Nursing
EXAM Questions and Answers
Verified Solutions Latest Update
Question:
Do not attempt resuscitation (DNAR)
Answer:
An order written by the patient's health-care provider meaning that, no "heroic" efforts
to restart the heart and breathing should be performed
Question:
Stage 1 Denial
Answer:
Not me! This isn't happening to me! It can't be happening!
Question:
Stage 2 Anger
Answer:
Why is this happening to ME? Why me? It's not fair!
Question:
Stage 3 Bargaining
Answer:
I promise I'll be a better person IF ellipsis Just let me live to see my children graduate. If
I could have one more chance.
Question:
Stage 4 Depression
Answer:
I don't care anymore. I'm so sad; why bother with anything?
, Question:
Stage 5 Acceptance
Answer:
It's going to be okay. I'm ready for whatever comes.
Question:
5 things to say to a loved one who is dying
Answer:
"Forgive me." "I forgive you." "Thank you." "I love you." "Goodbye" and giving patient
permission to go.
Question:
Physical changes when a person is passing
Answer:
Vitals Skin Respiratory changes Physical Activity Eyes Circulatory changes
Question:
Cheyne-stokes
Answer:
A pattern characterized by shallow breaths that deepen, then become shallower again,
followed by long periods of no breathing (apnea)
Question:
Nursing care during the dying process less about diagnostics, vital signs, and
laboratory values
Answer:
Nursing care during the dying process is more about caring, touching, teaching the
family, and providing presence or simply being there for the patient and family
Question:
Observation and provision of comfort
Answer:
Pain and nausea
EXAM Questions and Answers
Verified Solutions Latest Update
Question:
Do not attempt resuscitation (DNAR)
Answer:
An order written by the patient's health-care provider meaning that, no "heroic" efforts
to restart the heart and breathing should be performed
Question:
Stage 1 Denial
Answer:
Not me! This isn't happening to me! It can't be happening!
Question:
Stage 2 Anger
Answer:
Why is this happening to ME? Why me? It's not fair!
Question:
Stage 3 Bargaining
Answer:
I promise I'll be a better person IF ellipsis Just let me live to see my children graduate. If
I could have one more chance.
Question:
Stage 4 Depression
Answer:
I don't care anymore. I'm so sad; why bother with anything?
, Question:
Stage 5 Acceptance
Answer:
It's going to be okay. I'm ready for whatever comes.
Question:
5 things to say to a loved one who is dying
Answer:
"Forgive me." "I forgive you." "Thank you." "I love you." "Goodbye" and giving patient
permission to go.
Question:
Physical changes when a person is passing
Answer:
Vitals Skin Respiratory changes Physical Activity Eyes Circulatory changes
Question:
Cheyne-stokes
Answer:
A pattern characterized by shallow breaths that deepen, then become shallower again,
followed by long periods of no breathing (apnea)
Question:
Nursing care during the dying process less about diagnostics, vital signs, and
laboratory values
Answer:
Nursing care during the dying process is more about caring, touching, teaching the
family, and providing presence or simply being there for the patient and family
Question:
Observation and provision of comfort
Answer:
Pain and nausea
