Post mortem care exam guide 2024
The nurse tells the NAP: "Mrs. Jones passed away this morning. The family has
asked that we go ahead and complete the care of her body. Will you go to room 113
and get started? I will assist you after I give Mr. James his medication." Which of
the following statements is true regarding this situation?
A. The NAP cannot perform post-mortem care at all
B. The NAP must have the nurse come with her to perform all care
C. The NAP should prepare the body for autopsy
D. The skill of caring for the body after death can be delegated - D. Can be
delegated
Rationale: Autopsy and other procedure questions should be directed to the nurse.
We cannot assume that this patient is having an autopsy.
The African American patient passed away this morning. The patient's wife was
present with him when he passed. After speaking with her just now, you gather that
the whole church family and all of his cousins will be coming to see the wife in the
hospital. If the doctor asked the wife about organ donation or autopsy, what might
be an expected response (remember that this is not a stereotype, but rather, a
general rule of thumb)?
A. Oh Dr., his body must remain intact
B. As long as he has an eagle feather attached to his head, it is alright
C. That would be allowed
D. I do not think it it right to do such a thing - C. Generally, organ donation and
autopsy is allowed
You are working in a hospital in the States and you have been taking care of a
Chinese mother. Her family was present with her and is now weeping . You expect
them to stay for about 8 hours. You need to wash the body, and you ask the family
, members if they would like to participate or if they would rather you wait until
later. Which might you expect?
A. The oldest child pipes up, "Oh, it is customary that I wash her. This is ,however,
up to my great uncle's discretion."
B. The husband pipes up, "Oh, it is customary that I wash her. This is ,however, up
to our temple priest's discretion."
C. The oldest son pipes up, "Oh, it is customary that I wash her. This is ,however,
up to my great uncle's discretion."
D. The husband pipes up, "Oh, it is customary that the youngest wash her. This is
,however, up to our temple priest's discretion." - A. Oldest child. Can be oldest
daughter or son. Up to discretion of older family member or temple priest. Often
believe that the body should stay intake (no organ donation or autopsy). Chinese
view death as negative experience. Dead are treated with the same respect as the
living.
Mr. Martinez has just passed. His family traveled from Mexico last week and got
to share many sweet moments before his passing. You do not have any records for
what the family would like done with the body. Who would be a good person to
ask?
A. The wife
B. The oldest child
C. The pastor
D. The closest cousin - A. The wife
Family roles and values are very important in this culture. Grief is expressed
openly. Death is believed to be the will of God.
You are working in a rural clinic where many Navajo native Americans reside. One
of your patients passed away yesterday. Which of the following rituals might you
expect?
A. Cleansing of the deceased body
The nurse tells the NAP: "Mrs. Jones passed away this morning. The family has
asked that we go ahead and complete the care of her body. Will you go to room 113
and get started? I will assist you after I give Mr. James his medication." Which of
the following statements is true regarding this situation?
A. The NAP cannot perform post-mortem care at all
B. The NAP must have the nurse come with her to perform all care
C. The NAP should prepare the body for autopsy
D. The skill of caring for the body after death can be delegated - D. Can be
delegated
Rationale: Autopsy and other procedure questions should be directed to the nurse.
We cannot assume that this patient is having an autopsy.
The African American patient passed away this morning. The patient's wife was
present with him when he passed. After speaking with her just now, you gather that
the whole church family and all of his cousins will be coming to see the wife in the
hospital. If the doctor asked the wife about organ donation or autopsy, what might
be an expected response (remember that this is not a stereotype, but rather, a
general rule of thumb)?
A. Oh Dr., his body must remain intact
B. As long as he has an eagle feather attached to his head, it is alright
C. That would be allowed
D. I do not think it it right to do such a thing - C. Generally, organ donation and
autopsy is allowed
You are working in a hospital in the States and you have been taking care of a
Chinese mother. Her family was present with her and is now weeping . You expect
them to stay for about 8 hours. You need to wash the body, and you ask the family
, members if they would like to participate or if they would rather you wait until
later. Which might you expect?
A. The oldest child pipes up, "Oh, it is customary that I wash her. This is ,however,
up to my great uncle's discretion."
B. The husband pipes up, "Oh, it is customary that I wash her. This is ,however, up
to our temple priest's discretion."
C. The oldest son pipes up, "Oh, it is customary that I wash her. This is ,however,
up to my great uncle's discretion."
D. The husband pipes up, "Oh, it is customary that the youngest wash her. This is
,however, up to our temple priest's discretion." - A. Oldest child. Can be oldest
daughter or son. Up to discretion of older family member or temple priest. Often
believe that the body should stay intake (no organ donation or autopsy). Chinese
view death as negative experience. Dead are treated with the same respect as the
living.
Mr. Martinez has just passed. His family traveled from Mexico last week and got
to share many sweet moments before his passing. You do not have any records for
what the family would like done with the body. Who would be a good person to
ask?
A. The wife
B. The oldest child
C. The pastor
D. The closest cousin - A. The wife
Family roles and values are very important in this culture. Grief is expressed
openly. Death is believed to be the will of God.
You are working in a rural clinic where many Navajo native Americans reside. One
of your patients passed away yesterday. Which of the following rituals might you
expect?
A. Cleansing of the deceased body
