Post Mortem Care Exam Questions with
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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,
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, 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."
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100% Correct Answers | Already Graded A+
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,
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, 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."
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