Post-Mortem Care- Questions &
Answers 100% Solved
Where they take every service members that passed away, an air force base where they can do
autopsies? Correct Ans-Dover
How is death pronounced? Correct Ans-Performed as dictated by guidelines IAW Hospital
SOP
Who declares death? Correct Ans-Physician
What should be documented in the patient record after a patient dies? Correct Ans-Time of
death and a description of actions and therapies taken.
Death Certificate is required by Correct Ans-U.S. laws
Why are death certificates sent to local health departments? Correct Ans-They compile
statistics and see which illnesses need research, etc - Evidence-Based Practice
If this is not on the death certificate, it is invalid Correct Ans-Physician's signature
You need this to get a burial permit Correct Ans-Death Certificate
, should be offered to patients who express a wish to donate functional organs after death.
Correct Ans-Donor card
What agency requires a death certificate be prepared for each person that dies? Correct Ans-
Local Health Department
What ID card usually indicates if pt is an organ donor? Correct Ans-driver's license
Examination performed after a person's death to confirm or determine the cause of death
Correct Ans-Autopsy
Who must obtain a consent to perform an autopsy on somebody? Correct Ans-Physician
Who must the Physician obtain consent from? (3) Correct Ans-1. Family member
2. Client
3. Coroner in special circumstances
How does an autopsy help the family? Correct Ans-May provide comfort to family:
- having closure by knowing cause of death
- may have contribution to advances in medical science
Answers 100% Solved
Where they take every service members that passed away, an air force base where they can do
autopsies? Correct Ans-Dover
How is death pronounced? Correct Ans-Performed as dictated by guidelines IAW Hospital
SOP
Who declares death? Correct Ans-Physician
What should be documented in the patient record after a patient dies? Correct Ans-Time of
death and a description of actions and therapies taken.
Death Certificate is required by Correct Ans-U.S. laws
Why are death certificates sent to local health departments? Correct Ans-They compile
statistics and see which illnesses need research, etc - Evidence-Based Practice
If this is not on the death certificate, it is invalid Correct Ans-Physician's signature
You need this to get a burial permit Correct Ans-Death Certificate
, should be offered to patients who express a wish to donate functional organs after death.
Correct Ans-Donor card
What agency requires a death certificate be prepared for each person that dies? Correct Ans-
Local Health Department
What ID card usually indicates if pt is an organ donor? Correct Ans-driver's license
Examination performed after a person's death to confirm or determine the cause of death
Correct Ans-Autopsy
Who must obtain a consent to perform an autopsy on somebody? Correct Ans-Physician
Who must the Physician obtain consent from? (3) Correct Ans-1. Family member
2. Client
3. Coroner in special circumstances
How does an autopsy help the family? Correct Ans-May provide comfort to family:
- having closure by knowing cause of death
- may have contribution to advances in medical science
