Module 9 Study Questions PSW
Give 5 side effects of Opioids? - ANS-Constipation
Nausea
Vomiting
Confusion/Delirium
Drowsiness
Toxicity
Delirium
What non verbal behaviours you can observe in a person who is dying? - ANS-Change in usual
behaviour.
Resistance to care or do not like touch.
With drawal/ guarding behaviour
Decreased participation in usual activities.
Moaning, restlessness, rocking, pacing.
Noisy breathing.
Tense body language.
How is the severity of pain measured? Which Scale is better? - ANS-Body Mapping
Edmonton scale x 9 symptoms
Numeric Scale (0-10)
What causes decrease intake at end of life? - ANS-Due to kidney stop working, dehydration
occurs, patient lost interest in food and water.
What is mottled skin and when does it occur? - ANS-Red and purple spots appear on the skin,
due to decrease in circulation.
What is dyspnea? - ANS-Difficulty breathing.
What is the purpose of ESAS scale and it is for what? - ANS-To assist the 9 symptoms of pain in
cancer patient, for example pain, tiredness, nausea, depression, anxiety, appetite, drowsiness,
etc.
Confusing personal and professional boundaries can cause what? - ANS-Extreme emotions.
Ownership of the person.
Try to control.
Give 5 side effects of Opioids? - ANS-Constipation
Nausea
Vomiting
Confusion/Delirium
Drowsiness
Toxicity
Delirium
What non verbal behaviours you can observe in a person who is dying? - ANS-Change in usual
behaviour.
Resistance to care or do not like touch.
With drawal/ guarding behaviour
Decreased participation in usual activities.
Moaning, restlessness, rocking, pacing.
Noisy breathing.
Tense body language.
How is the severity of pain measured? Which Scale is better? - ANS-Body Mapping
Edmonton scale x 9 symptoms
Numeric Scale (0-10)
What causes decrease intake at end of life? - ANS-Due to kidney stop working, dehydration
occurs, patient lost interest in food and water.
What is mottled skin and when does it occur? - ANS-Red and purple spots appear on the skin,
due to decrease in circulation.
What is dyspnea? - ANS-Difficulty breathing.
What is the purpose of ESAS scale and it is for what? - ANS-To assist the 9 symptoms of pain in
cancer patient, for example pain, tiredness, nausea, depression, anxiety, appetite, drowsiness,
etc.
Confusing personal and professional boundaries can cause what? - ANS-Extreme emotions.
Ownership of the person.
Try to control.