Seeing or hearing things that aren't really there

Describe the skin as death approaches.

CNAs should focus on physical needs and providing comfort and ___________ support.

List the 5 stages of grief.

Hospice care can take place where

False belief. Ex: believing you're the Pope

Describe the a person's pulse as they are dying

Residents may be afraid of dying. __________ to their concerns is very important.

Give an example statement from the bargaining phase.

Rigor mortis (stiff muscles after death) sets in between __ and __ hours after death

Disorder in some people after experiencing a shocking or scary event

T or F: blood pressure increases before death

The sense of _____ can be reassuring and loving to a dying resident. Ex: holding their hand

T or F: Everyone grieves in exactly the same way and on the same timeline.

T or F: a CNA may need to grieve after the passing of a resident

Caregiver accepts the values/beliefs of a dementia resident

Describe the eyes as death approaches

T or F: we should support family members by allowing them to be involved in care.

List 3 of the 8 reactions people may respond to the death of a loved one with.

A resident may have a no code directive. This means....

Helping residents be aware of time, place and person

T or F: the lower jaw relaxes and the mouth may open

The last sense to leave the body is _____

T or F: dying people don't necessarily go through all 5 stages of grief.

T or F: a dying resident should be isolated in their room.