HCA204 Palliative Care Final – Written
Questions with Correct Verified Answers
Graded A+
Identify three (3) physiological signs that will be present at the time of
death. (3 marks) pg 194 --- correct answer ---1. no pulse
2. pupils fixed and dilated
3. no resps
4. jaw drop
What is the first thing that we need to establish when offering pain relief?
(1 mark) pg 79 --- correct answer ---the patients goals
List three (3) possible causes for nausea and vomiting. (3 marks) pg 128 ---
correct answer ---1. medication side effects
2. pain
3. anxiety
4. odors
Identify three (3) strategies to support and comfort an individual as intake
decreases. (3 marks) pg98-99 --- correct answer ---1. smaller meals & more
frequent
, 2. provide good mouthcare
3. thickened fluids
4. provide fav food & drink
•Offer food as tolerated
•Offer fluids as tolerated
•Changing the texture of foods by offering nutritious shakes and smootihes
thickened fluids if tolerated or nutritious shakes and smoothies
•Prevent mouth discomfort
•Provide favourite foods and drinks, sit and be with the person at times
other than just mealtimes
Delirium is a common symptom in the last days and hours. List three (3)
areas you will need to provide care for the person experiencing delirium. (3
marks) pg111-113 --- correct answer ---1. personal safety
2. emotional security
3. orientation to reality
4. reassurance
•Personal safety
•Beware of triggering recall of traumatic events
•Emotional security
Questions with Correct Verified Answers
Graded A+
Identify three (3) physiological signs that will be present at the time of
death. (3 marks) pg 194 --- correct answer ---1. no pulse
2. pupils fixed and dilated
3. no resps
4. jaw drop
What is the first thing that we need to establish when offering pain relief?
(1 mark) pg 79 --- correct answer ---the patients goals
List three (3) possible causes for nausea and vomiting. (3 marks) pg 128 ---
correct answer ---1. medication side effects
2. pain
3. anxiety
4. odors
Identify three (3) strategies to support and comfort an individual as intake
decreases. (3 marks) pg98-99 --- correct answer ---1. smaller meals & more
frequent
, 2. provide good mouthcare
3. thickened fluids
4. provide fav food & drink
•Offer food as tolerated
•Offer fluids as tolerated
•Changing the texture of foods by offering nutritious shakes and smootihes
thickened fluids if tolerated or nutritious shakes and smoothies
•Prevent mouth discomfort
•Provide favourite foods and drinks, sit and be with the person at times
other than just mealtimes
Delirium is a common symptom in the last days and hours. List three (3)
areas you will need to provide care for the person experiencing delirium. (3
marks) pg111-113 --- correct answer ---1. personal safety
2. emotional security
3. orientation to reality
4. reassurance
•Personal safety
•Beware of triggering recall of traumatic events
•Emotional security
