Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care -
Chapter 23 Exam Questions and
Answers
Terminal illness - Answer-A disease or condition that will eventually cause death
Grief - Answer-Deep distress or sorrow over a loss - an adaptive (changing) process, usually involves
healing
five stages of grief - Answer-denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
how nursing assistants can help with grief - Answer-listening and being ready to offer help
reactions to death - Answer-shock, denial, anger, guilt, regret, relief, sadness, loneliness
factors affecting feelings and attitudes about death - Answer-experience with death, personality type,
religious beliefs, cultural background
, focus of care for dying resident - Answer-Meeting physical needs, as well as providing comfort and
emotional support. Promote independence.
guidelines for residents who is dying - diminished senses - Answer-▪︎Reduce glare, keep lighting low.
▪︎Speak in normal tone.
▪︎Tell resident about care being provided.
▪︎Ask questions. ???
▪︎Encourage family to speak, avoid subjects that are disturbing.
▪︎Observe body language.
guidelines for residents who is dying - care of mouth and nose - Answer-▪︎Give mouth care often.
▪︎Apply lip balm to dry lips and nose.
guidelines for Resident who is dying - skin care - Answer-▪︎Give baths and incontinence care.
▪︎Bathe perspiring residents often.
▪︎Keep skin clean and dry.
▪︎Change sheets and clothes, keep wrinkle-free.
▪︎Give regular skin care and repositioning.
guidelines for resident who is dying - pain control and comfort - Answer-▪︎Observe and Report signs of
pain.
▪︎Observe body language (residents may not be able to communicate that they are in pain).
▪︎Frequent changes of position, back massage, skin care, mouth care, proper body alignment.
▪︎If fever / chills, use extra blankets.
guidelines for resident who is dying - environment - Answer-▪︎Display favorite objects and photographs
where easily seen.
Chapter 23 Exam Questions and
Answers
Terminal illness - Answer-A disease or condition that will eventually cause death
Grief - Answer-Deep distress or sorrow over a loss - an adaptive (changing) process, usually involves
healing
five stages of grief - Answer-denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
how nursing assistants can help with grief - Answer-listening and being ready to offer help
reactions to death - Answer-shock, denial, anger, guilt, regret, relief, sadness, loneliness
factors affecting feelings and attitudes about death - Answer-experience with death, personality type,
religious beliefs, cultural background
, focus of care for dying resident - Answer-Meeting physical needs, as well as providing comfort and
emotional support. Promote independence.
guidelines for residents who is dying - diminished senses - Answer-▪︎Reduce glare, keep lighting low.
▪︎Speak in normal tone.
▪︎Tell resident about care being provided.
▪︎Ask questions. ???
▪︎Encourage family to speak, avoid subjects that are disturbing.
▪︎Observe body language.
guidelines for residents who is dying - care of mouth and nose - Answer-▪︎Give mouth care often.
▪︎Apply lip balm to dry lips and nose.
guidelines for Resident who is dying - skin care - Answer-▪︎Give baths and incontinence care.
▪︎Bathe perspiring residents often.
▪︎Keep skin clean and dry.
▪︎Change sheets and clothes, keep wrinkle-free.
▪︎Give regular skin care and repositioning.
guidelines for resident who is dying - pain control and comfort - Answer-▪︎Observe and Report signs of
pain.
▪︎Observe body language (residents may not be able to communicate that they are in pain).
▪︎Frequent changes of position, back massage, skin care, mouth care, proper body alignment.
▪︎If fever / chills, use extra blankets.
guidelines for resident who is dying - environment - Answer-▪︎Display favorite objects and photographs
where easily seen.
