Post mortem - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Post Mortem Care Expired - Answer- Died Post mortem care - Answer- the physical care of the deceased and the emotional care of family Who can pronounce death - Answer- RN with order to pronounce MD NP Pronouncing - Answer- no vitals for 1 minute and again in 5 minutesex Family present - Answer- at 1 minute notify them after 5 minutes patient is dead At death - Answer- closing eyelids cleaning mouth check for vomitus head and neck placed under pillow to prevent levity (purp...

main systems involved in natural deaths? - Answer Cardiovascular (coronary artery disease) and vasular Aneurysm - Answer bulging of artery wall from structural weakening Dissection - Answer rupture of vessel CNS most common? - Answer intracerebral hemorrhage, which is a stroke pneumonia - Answer respiratory causes which is the inflammation of lungs, affects airways Most accurate post mortem intervel - Answer last known alive-----found dead corneal clouding - Answer Tache Noire, dark bands...

1. Advance directives- teaching: Communicates the client wishes regarding end of life care; are written before a client becomes ill Nurses role is to provide info about advance directives Document client's advance directive status Ensure advance directives reflects clients current decision Inform all members of the healthcare team of the client's advanced directives 2. Culture (client who speaks a different language): Use an interpreter always; try to get someone around same age and gend...

POST MORTEM CARE The nurse tells the NAP: "Mrs. Jones passed away this morning. The family has asked that we go ahead and complete the care of her body. Will you go to room 113 and get started? I will assist you after I give Mr. James his medication." Which of the following statements is true regarding this situation? A. The NAP cannot perform post-mortem care at all B. The NAP must have the nurse come with her to perform all care C. The NAP should prepare the body for autopsy D...

.NBE SCIENCE (FSE 217-0901) EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+/ VERIFIED When treating blisters, three of these choices are proper procedures. Select the one which is NOT accepted as proper technique. A. Puncture and drain blisters before embalming B. Remove loose skin after embalming C. observe color change in the affected areas D. Remove loose integument before embalming - -Remove loose integument before embalming One purpose for which cavity fluids would NOT be recommend...

ATI Content Mastery Fundamentals Exam (Answered 100% Correct) Advance directives- teaching Communicates the client wishes regarding end of life care; are written before a client becomes ill Nurses role is to provide info about advance directives Document client's advance directive status Ensure advance directives reflects clients current decision Inform all members of the healthcare team of the client's advanced directives Culture (client who speaks a different language) Use an inte...

General delegation rules to follow for the RN: -Always be familiar with your state board rules and regulations for delegation. -Refer to you facility policies and procedures for roles and responsibilities for task delegation. -NEVER assume! Always ensure those you are delegating to (RN, LVN/LPN and/or UAP) have the training and skill set to complete the task delegated to them. -Always validate! If you are unsure if a staff member does not have the knowledge or skills to complete a task, a...

post-mortem care ~ care of the body after death rigor mortis ~ temporary stiffness of joints and muscular rigidity occurring after death terminal illness ~ illness with no likelihood of recovery Stages of dying ~ 1-denial 2-Anger 3-bargaining 4-depression 5-acceptance One of last functions lost ~ Hearing Signs of Death ~ Restlessness and Agitiation, changes in breathing, depression, anxiety, confusion, drowsiness, changes to bowel and bladder functions, swelling, mov...

AATB Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025 What are sources of ID that can be used to identify donor? - ANSWERShospital wristband, ME number, Driver's license, govt issue ID Correct anatomic term for direction of body top of head to bottom of feet? - ANSWERSsuperior/ inferior WIT shall not exceed.... - ANSWERS24 hrs from asystole if donor's body was cooled within 12 hrs of asystole Physical Assessment vs. Physical Exam? - ANSWERSAssessment- exam of deceased donor's body, ante morte...

POST MORTEM CARE CHAPTER 42 what are the nurses responsibilities when it comes to post mortem care - Answer- -caring for patients body -caring for family -discharging specific legal responsibilities what are the specific legal responsibilities that a nurse is responsible for in post mortem care - Answer- -ensuring a death certificate is issued and signed -labeling the body -reviewing organ donation arrangements what should a nurse do immediately before death - Answer- notify the fam...