Death and dying

Which is an advance directive

• doctors order

• DNR order

• living will

• bill of rights

A resident was told she has cancer and it cannot be treated. She insist that it is wrong. What stage of dying is the in?

• Denial

• Anger

• Bargaining

• Depression

What is rigor mortis

• a diagnosis of death

• after death

• before death

• the stiffness of skeletal muscles after death

Older persons usually fear dying

• alone

• in pain

• in a hospital

• in a nursing center

Resident has began to plan her funeral arrangements. What stage of dying is she in?

• denial

• bargaining

• depression

• acceptance

A terminally ill pt is very sad, and has tears in her eyes. What stage is she in?

• denial

• acceptance

• depression

• bargaining

An advance directive is

• the care plan

• a DNR order

• a document stating the person's wishes about health care when they cannot make the decisions

• a document stating the person's wishes about life support

How long can family stay with their dying family member?

• until bedtime

• as long as they wish

• during visiting hours

• during the day

Does the right to privacy still apply after death?

• yes

• no

A dying resident is incontinent of bowel and bladder. What do they need

• a catheter and enema

• perineal care as needed

• catheter care

• bladder and bowel training