CHPNA End-of-Life Care 3

Question 1

What is the purpose of a 'comfort kit' (also called emergency kit) in hospice home care?

Accepted Answer

To provide medications for common end-of-life symptoms like pain, anxiety, and secretions without waiting for a pharmacy

Answer

To treat new infections at home

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To replace all regularly scheduled medications

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To be used only by physicians

Question 2

When performing personal hygiene on a patient in the final stage of life, the nursing assistant should prioritize:

Accepted Answer

Minimal handling to reduce discomfort, and maintaining dignity throughout

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Completing tasks as quickly as possible

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Using full bed baths twice daily regardless of patient tolerance

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Completing all tasks in a strict order

Question 3

The term 'imminently dying' refers to a patient expected to die within:

Accepted Answer

Hours to days

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6 months

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1 month

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1 week

Question 4

Which skin change may indicate the body is shutting down?

Accepted Answer

Cool, pale, or mottled skin beginning in the extremities

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Warm, pink, moist skin

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Rash across the trunk

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Increased elasticity of skin

Question 5

Which action by the nursing assistant best supports patient dignity at end of life?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining privacy, speaking respectfully, and honoring personal and cultural preferences

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Making care decisions without input from patient or family

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Limiting family visits to reduce crowding

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Using clinical terminology to communicate with the patient

Question 6

What should the nursing assistant do if a patient expresses fear about dying?

Accepted Answer

Listen compassionately and notify the nurse or social worker for follow-up support

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Change the subject to avoid the topic

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Tell the patient everything will be fine

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Ignore the comment