HCA204 Palliative Care Final - Written.pdf file:///C:/Users/HP/Desktop/New%20folder/HCA204%20Palliative%
HCA204 Palliative Care Final - Written
1. List five (5) effects that using open-ended questions for good communica- tion would
have. (5 marks)
Pg. 36: 1. encourages conversation
2. helps the person feel heard
3. prevents misunderstandings
4. helps the dying person share their story
5. validates the persons experience
• Invites the person to respond
• Invites the person to share their story
• Are unbiased and non-judgmental
• May help the person develop a greater understanding of self and what they are experiencing
• Can help you connect with the person
• Identify their strengths
• Provides a culturally safe environment
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2. List five (5) common physical changes during the last days and hours. (5 marks) pg
186: 1. unresponsive
2. agitation
3. reduced intake
4. congested breathing
5. muscle twitching
3. Identify four (4) non-medication comfort measures that you could use for someone in
pain. Pg 135-138 (4 marks): 1. positioning
2. distracting
3. relaxation strategies
4. warm blankets
5. give time
4. Identify three principles for using medications to support physical comfort. (3 marks)
pg 79-80: 1. dying person determines goal
2. breakthrough doses may be needed
3. combination of meds
4. easier to prevent than to respond to pain crisis
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HCA204 Palliative Care Final - Written
1. List five (5) effects that using open-ended questions for good communica- tion would
have. (5 marks)
Pg. 36: 1. encourages conversation
2. helps the person feel heard
3. prevents misunderstandings
4. helps the dying person share their story
5. validates the persons experience
• Invites the person to respond
• Invites the person to share their story
• Are unbiased and non-judgmental
• May help the person develop a greater understanding of self and what they are experiencing
• Can help you connect with the person
• Identify their strengths
• Provides a culturally safe environment
1/9
1 of 9 9/5/2024, 3:03
,HCA204 Palliative Care Final - Written.pdf file:///C:/Users/HP/Desktop/New%20folder/HCA204%20Palliative%
2. List five (5) common physical changes during the last days and hours. (5 marks) pg
186: 1. unresponsive
2. agitation
3. reduced intake
4. congested breathing
5. muscle twitching
3. Identify four (4) non-medication comfort measures that you could use for someone in
pain. Pg 135-138 (4 marks): 1. positioning
2. distracting
3. relaxation strategies
4. warm blankets
5. give time
4. Identify three principles for using medications to support physical comfort. (3 marks)
pg 79-80: 1. dying person determines goal
2. breakthrough doses may be needed
3. combination of meds
4. easier to prevent than to respond to pain crisis
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