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Understanding Death: Definitions, Signs, and
Care Questions and Answers (100% Correct
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Death [ Ans: ] End of biological functions sustaining life.

Sudden Death [ Ans: ] Occurs unexpectedly due to
accidents or illness.

Prolonged Death [ Ans: ] Occurs after a long-term
debilitating disease.

Uniform Determination of Death Act [ Ans: ] Legal
definition of death established in 1981.

Irreversible Cessation [ Ans: ] Permanent stopping of
circulatory and respiratory functions.

Brain Death [ Ans: ] Irreversible loss of all brain functions,
including brainstem.

Harvard Criteria [ Ans: ] Definition of death emphasizing
irreversible brain function loss.

Certification of Death [ Ans: ] Requires adherence to
accepted medical standards.

Clinical Examination [ Ans: ] Two separate assessments to
confirm death.

, Heart-Lung Death [ Ans: ] Cessation of heart and lung
functions.

Cerebral Death [ Ans: ] Destruction of the cerebral cortex,
indicating brain death.

Electroencephalogram [ Ans: ] Test measuring electrical
activity in the brain.

Signs of Impending Death [ Ans: ] Clinical indicators that
death is approaching.

Difficulty Talking [ Ans: ] Common symptom as death
approaches.

Decreased Consciousness [ Ans: ] Lowered awareness level
near end of life.

Good Death [ Ans: ] Dying on one's own terms, with
dignity.

Pain Management [ Ans: ] Control of symptoms to ensure
comfort at death.

Family Preparation [ Ans: ] Informing family about
imminent death of loved one.

Cultural Standards [ Ans: ] Consideration of cultural
beliefs in end-of-life care.

Agitated Delirium [ Ans: ] Restlessness or confusion as
death nears.

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