Private Duty Nursing - ANSWER One-on-one care when a child or
adult is impaired by a catastrophic event or chronic illness. Usually not
covered by insurance
Caregiver role strain - ANSWER Physical, emotional, social, and
financial burdens that can seriously jeopardize the caregiver's health and
well-being.
Home visit priority - ANSWER Order of home visits typically planned
the day before in order of highest importance to lowest
Can be changed immediately if condition of one of the pts changes
overnight or during the day
Purpose of home care folder - ANSWER Used to keep the family
informed and helps communicate with the family
End of Life Nutrition and Hydration - ANSWER Pt has less symptoms if
dry
-Decreased secretions
-Decreased pain
Therapeutic communication at end of life - ANSWER Take time to listen
Answer questions honestly
Help identify choices
Allow verbalization of fears
Remember non-verbal behaviors (eye contact)
Pt/caregiver advocate
Dont give false hope
Blood transfusions at the end of life - ANSWER Benefit depends on
where theyre at and is it will improve QOL
Interventions of death rattle - ANSWER HOB elevated, atropine
drops/scop patch, levsin (drops or tabs under tongue), fan at bedside
adult is impaired by a catastrophic event or chronic illness. Usually not
covered by insurance
Caregiver role strain - ANSWER Physical, emotional, social, and
financial burdens that can seriously jeopardize the caregiver's health and
well-being.
Home visit priority - ANSWER Order of home visits typically planned
the day before in order of highest importance to lowest
Can be changed immediately if condition of one of the pts changes
overnight or during the day
Purpose of home care folder - ANSWER Used to keep the family
informed and helps communicate with the family
End of Life Nutrition and Hydration - ANSWER Pt has less symptoms if
dry
-Decreased secretions
-Decreased pain
Therapeutic communication at end of life - ANSWER Take time to listen
Answer questions honestly
Help identify choices
Allow verbalization of fears
Remember non-verbal behaviors (eye contact)
Pt/caregiver advocate
Dont give false hope
Blood transfusions at the end of life - ANSWER Benefit depends on
where theyre at and is it will improve QOL
Interventions of death rattle - ANSWER HOB elevated, atropine
drops/scop patch, levsin (drops or tabs under tongue), fan at bedside
