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Pathophysiology of Dying and End-of-Life Care Questions with Complete Solutions Death - Correct Answer Cessation of tissue and organ function Heartbeat - Correct Answer Rhythmic contraction of the heart Spontaneous respirations - Correct Answer Breathing that occurs naturally without effort ...

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  • August 30, 2024
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Pathophysiology of Dying and End-of-Life Care
Questions with Complete Solutions
Death - Correct Answer Cessation of tissue and organ function



Heartbeat - Correct Answer Rhythmic contraction of the heart



Spontaneous respirations - Correct Answer Breathing that occurs naturally without effort



Irreversible brain dysfunction - Correct Answer Permanent damage to the brain that cannot be
reversed



Inadequate perfusion - Correct Answer Insufficient blood flow to tissues and organs



Oxygen deprivation - Correct Answer Lack of oxygen supply to cells



Acidosis - Correct Answer Abnormal increase in acidity of body fluids



Hyperkalemia - Correct Answer High levels of potassium in the blood



Tissue ischemia - Correct Answer Restricted blood supply to tissues



Hospice - Correct Answer High-quality, compassionate care for people with life-limiting illness



Prognosis - Correct Answer Prediction of the course and outcome of a disease



Curative treatment - Correct Answer Treatment aimed at curing the disease



Renewals - Correct Answer Extension of care periods if eligibility criteria are still met



RNs - Correct Answer Registered Nurses

, SWs - Correct Answer Social Workers



Chaplains - Correct Answer Religious leaders providing spiritual support



Volunteers - Correct Answer Individuals who offer their services without payment



Palliative care - Correct Answer Care for people with life-threatening disease focusing on symptom
management



Diagnosis - Correct Answer Identification of a disease or condition



Concurrent - Correct Answer Occurring at the same time



Radiation - Correct Answer Treatment using high-energy rays to destroy cancer cells



Care team - Correct Answer Group of healthcare professionals providing care



RN CM - Correct Answer Registered Nurse Case Manager



Hospice Physician - Correct Answer Doctor specializing in hospice care



Social Worker - Correct Answer Professional providing support and resources



Chaplain - Correct Answer Religious leader offering spiritual guidance



CNA - Correct Answer Certified Nursing Assistant



Music Therapist - Correct Answer Professional using music to improve well-being



Massage Therapist - Correct Answer Professional providing therapeutic massages

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