Death Doula Studies Exam
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Medical Background: Signs of dying weeks to days prior to death—ANSWER-A rise in heart
rate
Edema; fluid collects in extremities
Cooling of extremities
Body temperature regulation becomes challenging
Increase in weakness
Decrease in energy level
,Decrease in food and drink desire
Increase in sleep
Confusion and disorientation
Lessening communication
Withdrawal from the world and activities
Spiritual unease
Medical Background: Signs of dying hours prior the death (active dying)—ANSWER-A rise in
heart rate
Shifts in body temperature
Blood pressure drops
Stiff joints
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,Cold extremities
Kidney function slows, urine output is lower, urine becomes darker
Incontinence
Open mouth, slack jaw
Open-mouth breathing
Changes in breathing pattern; irregular breathing
Congestion, secretions, and dehydration
Eyelids open, but do not respond to stimulation in front of the eyes
Mottling of skin; blotchy discoloration
, Terminal delirium or terminal agitation
Aversion to food and drink
Significant sleeping
Unresponsiveness, unconsciousness
Limited communication
Disengagement from other people
Seeing figures in the room; talking to or seeing loved ones who have already died
Medical Background: Signs of dying hours or minutes prior to death (imminent dying)—
ANSWER-Blood pressure drops further
Pulse is irregular, very weak and faint
Heart rate drops
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Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
Medical Background: Signs of dying weeks to days prior to death—ANSWER-A rise in heart
rate
Edema; fluid collects in extremities
Cooling of extremities
Body temperature regulation becomes challenging
Increase in weakness
Decrease in energy level
,Decrease in food and drink desire
Increase in sleep
Confusion and disorientation
Lessening communication
Withdrawal from the world and activities
Spiritual unease
Medical Background: Signs of dying hours prior the death (active dying)—ANSWER-A rise in
heart rate
Shifts in body temperature
Blood pressure drops
Stiff joints
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protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
,Cold extremities
Kidney function slows, urine output is lower, urine becomes darker
Incontinence
Open mouth, slack jaw
Open-mouth breathing
Changes in breathing pattern; irregular breathing
Congestion, secretions, and dehydration
Eyelids open, but do not respond to stimulation in front of the eyes
Mottling of skin; blotchy discoloration
, Terminal delirium or terminal agitation
Aversion to food and drink
Significant sleeping
Unresponsiveness, unconsciousness
Limited communication
Disengagement from other people
Seeing figures in the room; talking to or seeing loved ones who have already died
Medical Background: Signs of dying hours or minutes prior to death (imminent dying)—
ANSWER-Blood pressure drops further
Pulse is irregular, very weak and faint
Heart rate drops
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protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
