Contents
- 1 When VS terminally ill hospital patients are likely to be hospice patients?
- 2 Which is the best example of an end of life issue?
- 3 Which of the following is considered to be part of dying a good death?
- 4 Which criterion must be met in order for a patient to be eligible for hospice care?
- 5 Is there a difference between palliative care and hospice care?
- 6 When Ahmad thinks of death he thinks of a wake a funeral and a memorial service Ahmad defines death as?
- 7 Which of the following is an essential ingredient of dying with dignity?
- 8 Which of the following is not an advantage of discussing death openly with a dying individual?
- 9 Which is a specific topic that should always be included in end of life discussions?
- 10 What defines a good death?
- 11 Which quality is most important in having a good death?
- 12 What is a meaningful death?
- 13 What is considered a terminal illness for hospice?
- 14 What qualifies a patient for hospice?
- 15 What are the four levels of hospice care?
When VS terminally ill hospital patients are likely to be hospice patients?
According to the dual-process model of coping (DPM), ____ and ____ are the two main types of stressors. When compared to terminally–ill hospital patients, hospice patients are more likely to be: mobile.
Which is the best example of an end of life issue?
Which is the best example of an end-of-life issue? a final scenario. Koua feels guilty and ashamed over the fact that she has AIDS and how her terminal illness is affecting her family.
Which of the following is considered to be part of dying a good death?
We identified 11 core themes of good death: preferences for a specific dying process, pain-free status, religiosity/spiritualty, emotional well-being, life completion, treatment preferences, dignity, family, quality of life, relationship with HCP, and other.
Which criterion must be met in order for a patient to be eligible for hospice care?
In order to be eligible for hospice care, a physician must certify the patient with a life expectancy of 6 months or less. Hospice care supports and cares for patients facing death regardless of age, income, or diagnosis.
Is there a difference between palliative care and hospice care?
The Difference Between Palliative Care and Hospice
Both palliative care and hospice care provide comfort. But palliative care can begin at diagnosis, and at the same time as treatment. Hospice care begins after treatment of the disease is stopped and when it is clear that the person is not going to survive the illness.
When Ahmad thinks of death he thinks of a wake a funeral and a memorial service Ahmad defines death as?
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| 1) The definition of death | A.. never changes |
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| 2) When Ahmad thinks of death, he thinks of a wake funeral and memorial. Ahmad defines death as | B.. an event |
| 3) A flat electroencephalogram for ten min. is one of the criteria for | C.. whole-brain death |
Which of the following is an essential ingredient of dying with dignity?
The essential ingredients of a “good death” are present when we provide the dying person care, affection, companionship, and esteem; the truth about diagnosis; and maximum personal control over this final phase of life. All living functions cease at death.
Which of the following is not an advantage of discussing death openly with a dying individual?
Which of the following is not an advantage of discussing death openly with a dying individual? The dying person can avoid feeling depressed about impending death. The dying person has a better understanding of what is happening to him or her and what the medical staff is doing.
Which is a specific topic that should always be included in end of life discussions?
End-of-life discussions, however, must go beyond the narrow focus of resuscitation. Instead, such discussions should address the broad array of concerns shared by most dying patients and families: fears about dying, understanding prognosis, achieving important end-of-life goals, and attending to physical needs.
What defines a good death?
Institute of Medicine’s Definition… A good death is “one that is free from avoidable distress and suffering, for patients, family, and caregivers; in general accord with the patients’ and families’ wishes; and reasonably consistent with clinical, cultural, and ethical standards.”
Which quality is most important in having a good death?
11 Qualities of a Good Death
Pain-free status. Engagement with religion or spirituality. Having a high sense of emotional wellbeing. Having a sense of life completion or legacy.
What is a meaningful death?
According to an Institute of Medicine report, a good death is: “Free from avoidable distress and suffering for patient, family and caregivers, in general accord with the patient’s and family’s wishes, and reasonably consistent with clinical, cultural and ethical standards.”
What is considered a terminal illness for hospice?
Attending physician certifies that patient has a terminal condition with an expected life span of 6 months or less. Patient decides to forego life prolonging therapies. Patient does not have to be a DNR to be eligible for hospice.
What qualifies a patient for hospice?
When do patients qualify for hospice care? When determining eligibility for hospice, a doctor must certify that the patient is terminally ill, with a life expectancy of six months or less if the disease runs its expected course. The hospice medical director must agree with the doctor’s assessment.
What are the four levels of hospice care?
Four Levels of Hospice Care
- Intermittent Home Care. Intermittent home care refers to routine care delivered through regularly scheduled visits.
- Continuous Care. Hospice may also provide home nursing for hours at a time, and even overnight.
- Inpatient Respite.
- General Inpatient Care.
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