Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care -
Chapter 23 Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Terminal illness -
correct answer ✅A disease or condition that will eventually cause
death
Grief -
correct answer ✅Deep distress or sorrow over a loss - an adaptive
(changing) process, usually involves healing
five stages of grief -
correct answer ✅denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
how nursing assistants can help with grief -
correct answer ✅listening and being ready to offer help
reactions to death -
correct answer ✅shock, denial, anger, guilt, regret, relief, sadness,
loneliness
factors affecting feelings and attitudes about death -
correct answer ✅experience with death, personality type,
religious beliefs, cultural background
, Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care -
Chapter 23 Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
focus of care for dying resident -
correct answer ✅Meeting physical needs, as well as providing
comfort and emotional support. Promote independence.
guidelines for residents who is dying - diminished senses -
correct 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 -
correct answer ✅▪︎Give mouth care often.
▪︎Apply lip balm to dry lips and nose.
guidelines for Resident who is dying - skin care -
correct answer ✅▪︎Give baths and incontinence care.
▪︎Bathe perspiring residents often.
Chapter 23 Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Terminal illness -
correct answer ✅A disease or condition that will eventually cause
death
Grief -
correct answer ✅Deep distress or sorrow over a loss - an adaptive
(changing) process, usually involves healing
five stages of grief -
correct answer ✅denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
how nursing assistants can help with grief -
correct answer ✅listening and being ready to offer help
reactions to death -
correct answer ✅shock, denial, anger, guilt, regret, relief, sadness,
loneliness
factors affecting feelings and attitudes about death -
correct answer ✅experience with death, personality type,
religious beliefs, cultural background
, Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care -
Chapter 23 Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
focus of care for dying resident -
correct answer ✅Meeting physical needs, as well as providing
comfort and emotional support. Promote independence.
guidelines for residents who is dying - diminished senses -
correct 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 -
correct answer ✅▪︎Give mouth care often.
▪︎Apply lip balm to dry lips and nose.
guidelines for Resident who is dying - skin care -
correct answer ✅▪︎Give baths and incontinence care.
▪︎Bathe perspiring residents often.
