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Which of the following is NOT a goal of end of life care?
Which of the following is NOT a goal of end of life care?
- Extend the patient's life as long as possible (correct)
- Provide comfort and supportive care during the dying process
- Improve the quality of the patient's remaining life
- Help ensure a dignified death
What is the primary focus of end of life care?
What is the primary focus of end of life care?
- Minimizing the patient's pain and suffering
- Treating the patient's medical conditions
- Providing physical and psychosocial support for the patient and their family (correct)
- Ensuring the patient's wishes and preferences are followed
Where can end of life care be provided?
Where can end of life care be provided?
- Only in a hospice facility
- Only in a hospital setting
- Only at the patient's home
- At home, in a care home, hospice, or hospital, depending on the patient's needs and preferences (correct)
What is the typical timeline for end of life care?
What is the typical timeline for end of life care?
What is the most important aspect of end of life care?
What is the most important aspect of end of life care?
Which of the following is NOT a common physical manifestation of impending death?
Which of the following is NOT a common physical manifestation of impending death?
What is a key aspect of end of life care?
What is a key aspect of end of life care?
How does end of life care help patients in their daily activities?
How does end of life care help patients in their daily activities?
When is the best time to discuss one's needs and wishes in end of life care?
When is the best time to discuss one's needs and wishes in end of life care?
How is end of life care different from palliative care?
How is end of life care different from palliative care?
Who might provide end of life care to patients?
Who might provide end of life care to patients?
Where can end of life care be given?
Where can end of life care be given?
What aspect of care focuses on relieving pain for individuals who are dying?
What aspect of care focuses on relieving pain for individuals who are dying?
Why is it important for caregivers to watch for clues like trouble sleeping or crying in a dying person?
Why is it important for caregivers to watch for clues like trouble sleeping or crying in a dying person?
What can happen if a dying person is struggling with severe pain according to experts?
What can happen if a dying person is struggling with severe pain according to experts?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential source of discomfort during the dying process?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential source of discomfort during the dying process?
What role do caregivers and family members play in managing a dying person's pain?
What role do caregivers and family members play in managing a dying person's pain?
Why is it essential for caregivers not to fear administering prescribed pain medicine to a dying person?
Why is it essential for caregivers not to fear administering prescribed pain medicine to a dying person?
End of life care is only provided in the final moments before death, and not during the preceding weeks or months.
End of life care is only provided in the final moments before death, and not during the preceding weeks or months.
One of the primary goals of end of life care is to assist the patient in performing daily activities independently.
One of the primary goals of end of life care is to assist the patient in performing daily activities independently.
Providing comfort, supporting the dying process, and ensuring a dignified death are among the key goals of end of life care.
Providing comfort, supporting the dying process, and ensuring a dignified death are among the key goals of end of life care.
End of life care can only be provided in hospices or hospitals, not at the patient's home or in care homes.
End of life care can only be provided in hospices or hospitals, not at the patient's home or in care homes.
During end of life care, caregivers should disregard the patient's wishes and preferences regarding their care plan.
During end of life care, caregivers should disregard the patient's wishes and preferences regarding their care plan.
$\frac{1}{2}$ of the focus in end of life care is on the physical needs of the patient, while the other $\frac{1}{2}$ is on their psychosocial needs.
$\frac{1}{2}$ of the focus in end of life care is on the physical needs of the patient, while the other $\frac{1}{2}$ is on their psychosocial needs.
End of life care primarily focuses on relieving pain and discomfort for dying individuals.
End of life care primarily focuses on relieving pain and discomfort for dying individuals.
Caregivers should avoid giving as much prescribed pain medication as possible to a dying person, in order to prevent drug dependence.
Caregivers should avoid giving as much prescribed pain medication as possible to a dying person, in order to prevent drug dependence.
End-of-life care can only be provided in a hospital setting.
End-of-life care can only be provided in a hospital setting.
Providing practical support, such as assistance with daily activities, is not a key component of end-of-life care.
Providing practical support, such as assistance with daily activities, is not a key component of end-of-life care.
Difficulty sleeping and increased agitation are not potential signs that a dying person is experiencing significant pain.
Difficulty sleeping and increased agitation are not potential signs that a dying person is experiencing significant pain.
End-of-life care focuses solely on physical comfort and does not address mental, emotional, or spiritual needs.
End-of-life care focuses solely on physical comfort and does not address mental, emotional, or spiritual needs.
End of life care always involves managing physical symptoms.
End of life care always involves managing physical symptoms.
Discussing a patient's needs and wishes for end of life care should only happen after the patient has passed away.
Discussing a patient's needs and wishes for end of life care should only happen after the patient has passed away.
Palliative care and end of life care are the same thing.
Palliative care and end of life care are the same thing.
End of life care can only be provided in a hospital or hospice setting.
End of life care can only be provided in a hospital or hospice setting.
Getting practical support with things like making a Will or financial support is not a common aspect of end of life care.
Getting practical support with things like making a Will or financial support is not a common aspect of end of life care.
Emotional support and talking about the patient's needs and wishes are not important aspects of end of life care.
Emotional support and talking about the patient's needs and wishes are not important aspects of end of life care.
Flashcards
Primary focus of end-of-life care?
Primary focus of end-of-life care?
Providing physical and psychosocial support for the patient and their family.
Most important aspect of end-of-life care?
Most important aspect of end-of-life care?
Respecting the patient's wishes and preferences.
Typical timeline for end-of-life care?
Typical timeline for end-of-life care?
Can last for days, weeks, or even months before death.
Relieving pain for individuals who are dying.
Relieving pain for individuals who are dying.
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Importance of watching for clues like trouble sleeping?
Importance of watching for clues like trouble sleeping?
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What happens with severe pain?
What happens with severe pain?
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Caregivers and family members role in managing pain?
Caregivers and family members role in managing pain?
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Why not fear administering prescribed pain medicine?
Why not fear administering prescribed pain medicine?
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Key aspect of end-of-life care?
Key aspect of end-of-life care?
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How does end of life care help patients in daily activities?
How does end of life care help patients in daily activities?
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How is end of life care different from palliative care?
How is end of life care different from palliative care?
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Who might provide end-of-life care to patients?
Who might provide end-of-life care to patients?
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Where can end-of-life care be given?
Where can end-of-life care be given?
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Key goals of end of life care
Key goals of end of life care
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Aspect of end of life care?
Aspect of end of life care?
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Study Notes
End of Life Care
- Involves treatment, care, and support for people who are thought to be in the last year of life
- Focuses on physical and psychosocial needs for the person and their family
- Goals: Provide comfort and supportive care during the dying process, improve the quality of their remaining life, and help ensure a dignified death
Providing Physical Comfort
- Discomfort during the dying process can come from various sources
- Types of discomfort: pain, breathing problems, skin irritation, digestive problems, temperature sensitivity, and fatigue
- Caregivers and healthcare providers can help manage pain and other discomforts
Needs in End-of-Life Care
- Four key areas of care: physical comfort, mental and emotional needs, spiritual needs, and practical tasks
- Patients may have end-of-life care in different places, including their home, hospital, care home, or hospice
End of Life Care vs. Palliative Care
- End of life care is a part of palliative care
- Palliative care can last for much longer and is broader in scope
- Patients may have been having palliative care for some time before getting end-of-life care
Who Provides End of Life Care?
- Different professionals can provide end-of-life care, depending on the patient's location
- Examples: district nurse, healthcare assistant, hospital staff, or hospice staff
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