HST: Post-Mortem Care Quiz

What is the primary purpose of providing postmortem care?

• To ensure the body is ready for a funeral

• To prepare the body for viewing by family members

• To assist with the legal aspects of patient care

• To handle the patient's personal belongings

Which of the following is NOT listed as a supply needed for postmortem care?

• Chin strap

• Safety pins

• Cellu-cotton pads

• Tags

What should be done with jewelry found on a deceased patient?

• It should be returned immediately to the family

• It should be secured until claimed by the family

• It should be donated to charity

• It should be disposed of according to facility policy

What is the recommended angle to elevate the head of the bed during postmortem care?

• 20 degrees

• 30 degrees

• 40 degrees

• 50 degrees

What should be used to cover the body if a shroud is not available?

• A plastic body bag with zippers

• A sheet

• A blanket

• A towel

What is important to do before transporting the body to the morgue?

• Ensure all doors to other patient's rooms are open

• Make sure the corridor is crowded

• Ensure the corridor is empty and doors to other patient's rooms are closed

• Leave the doors to other patient's rooms open

What should be done with the patient's belongings?

• Discard all belongings immediately

• Collect, list, and secure them until they are signed for by a family member

• Leave them in the unit

• Hand them over to the morgue personnel

What is the purpose of padding placed between the ankles and knees of the body?

• To keep the body warm

• To prevent identification

• To make transportation easier

• To keep the body's legs tied together lightly before placing in the shroud

Provide care for terminally ill persons

• Mental health facilities

• Medical offices

• Emergency care clinics

• Hospice agencies

What is the responsibility of the healthcare provider after removing gloves and washing hands post-discharge?

• Take a rest before documenting the procedure.

• Record all required information on the patient's chart or enter it into the computer.

• Leave the facility immediately.

• Prepare the room for the next patient without recording information.