Loss, Grief, Dying, and Death – Quiz

Loss is a natural part of our lives. What is the loss that is felt when one leaves home for college?

The nurse is working in a long-term care facility taking care of an 87-year-old male patient. The patient states “All my friends have passed on; guess I’m next.” The nurse knows that patient is experiencing what type of grief?

A patient is being cared for in the hospital and had the opportunity to formulate a Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare. These are examples of what type of documents?

The nurse is caring for a dying patient and is showing attentiveness both verbally and nonverbally. What is the best intervention to demonstrate attentiveness?

The physical needs of the dying patient should be of utmost importance to the nurse giving care. Which patient descriptions would require an intervention?

A patient has been diagnosed with lung cancer and is undergoing treatments. Based on the importance of providing physical care, which patient problem would be of highest priority?

What is the purpose of palliative care for a patient with a terminal illness?

The nurse is caring for a dying patient. Which vital signs are most indicative of end of life?

The nurse is caring for a dying mother of a 6-year-old child. Based on the developmental age of the child, what beliefs might the child be feeling?