Reference no: EM133318084
Question 1. When providing palliative care, we need to meet the holistic needs of the person in our care. Describe each of the following needs:
• Psychological/emotional
• Cultural
• Social
• Spiritual
• Physical
Question 2. When providing support to a person how are we able to apply the principles, aims and philosophy of Palliative Care?
Question 3. How do we demonstrate respect for a person's quality of life choices? What information may need to be provided to the person and their significant others? Who may need to be provided with information regarding care?
Question 4. When providing palliative care within the community sector how do you determine what specific tasks you can perform?
Question 5. Define advance care directive.
Question 6. End of life decisions are documented in the advance care plan.
• Describe four (4) decisions that may be included.
• What must be done to comply with legislation
Question 7. When providing palliative care, we need to document any pain or other symptoms.
• List five (5) symptoms other than pain that the person may experience.
• Choose three (3) of these symptoms and discuss strategies that may be used to manage them.
• What should we do if we observe any of these symptoms?
• A family member tells you that they do not want their father to have morphine for pain as they are concerned that he will become addicted. What do you do?
Question 8. All end-of-life care is provided on an individual basis; it requires continual evaluation and review.
• How are we able to ensure the care plan reflects the person's needs and that we are providing a supportive environment?
Question 9. When providing end-of-life care we should always maintain the individual's respect and dignity. Discuss how we can do this in relation to the following points
• Respect
• Dignity
• Preferences
• Culture/Spirituality
Question 10. A person's condition will change when death is imminent (hours to days prior to death).
• Describe five (5) signs that you may observe.
• How would you report any of these signs that you observe?
• Hydration and nutrition are no longer a major concern at this stage. Why?
Question 11. Discuss ways we can provide emotional support to:
• Other residents
• Families and significant others
• Other care staff
Question 12. Providing palliative care can be emotionally draining and distressing when the person passes away.
• How can you manage these feelings effectively?
Question 13. Define each of the stages of grief.
• What are some signs you may notice that identify you are experiencing an emotional reaction to the provision of care and death?
• What are some strategies that you could put in place to lessen the potential impact?