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Nurse Aide 1 Module W Vocabulary Flash Cards: End-of-Life Care and Dying

Module W focuses on end-of-life care and dying as they pertain to North Carolina's Nurse Aide 1 program.

Use the following flashcards to help you study the related terms and definitions.

Directions:

Click on the first flashcard.
Click on each card or on the next thumbnail at the bottom to advance to the next slide.

Module W: End-of-Life Care and Death

Acceptance

The final stage of grief (in response to near death) when a person has worked through feelings and understands that death is imminent

Advance Directive

A living will written while resident is mentally competent or by resident’s legal representative which outlines choices about withdrawing or withholding life-sustaining procedures, if terminally ill

Anger

The second stage of grief (in response to near death) when a person expresses rage and resentment; often upset by small things; lashes out at anyone

Apnea

Respiration stops

Bargaining

The third stage of grief (in response to near death) when a person tries to arrange for more time to live to take care of unfinished business; bargains with the doctors or God

Cheyne-Stokes Breathing

When the resident takes several shallow breaths followed by periods of no breathing for 5, 30, or even 60 seconds; does not cause the resident discomfort

Death

The end-of-life and cessation of bodily functions

Denial

The first stage of grief (in response to near death) when a person is told of impending death; the person may refuse to accept diagnosis or discuss the situation

Do Not Resuscitate (DNR)

An order written by a doctor at the request of a resident, which tells the health care team that the resident does not wish any extraordinary measures to be used when the resident suffers cardiac or respiratory arrest

Depression

The fourth stage of grief (in response to near death) when a person begins the process of mourning; cries, withdraws from others

Dying

The near end of life and near cessation of bodily functions

End-of-life Care

Support and care provided during the time surrounding death

Extraordinary Measures

Interventions used to restore heartbeat or respiratory effort (cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR)

Five States of Grief

Stages of grief in response to near death, based on personal cultural, and religious beliefs and experiences, according to Elizabeth Kubler-Ross

Hospice Care

Health care agency or program for people who are dying (usually less than six months to live) that provides comfort measures and pain management, preserves dignity, respect, and choice, and offers empathy and support for the resident and the family

Mottling

Changes in skin color (pale and bluish) of the hands, arms, feet, and legs when death is near

Obituary

A description (typically placed in a local newspaper) of a resident’s life, including listing of relatives, birth information, accomplishments/activities, and death, written upon the death of the resident

Posmortem Care

Care of the body after death

Terminal Illness

Incurable illness that leads to death

Nurse Aide 1 Module T Vocabulary Flash Cards: Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease

Module T focuses on dementia and Alzheimer's Disease as they pertain to North Carolina's Nurse Aide 1 program.

Use the following flashcards to help you study the related terms and definitions.

Directions:

Click on the first flashcard.
Click on each card or on the next thumbnail at the bottom to advance to the next slide.

Module T: Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease

Activity-based Care

Care focused on assisting resident to find meaning in their day, rather than doing activities just to keep the person busy

Alzheimer’s Disease (AD)

A progressive disease characterized by a gradual decline in memory, thinking, and physical ability, over several years

Behavior

How a person acts

Catastrophic Reactions

Out-of-proportion, extreme responses to activities or situations

Cognition

Ability to think quickly and logically

Confusion

Inability to think clearly, causing disorientation and trouble focusing

Delirium

A state of severe confusion that occurs suddenly and is usually reversible

Delusion

A false belief that appears to be real with evidence to the contrary

Dementia

Usually progressive condition marked by development of multiple cognitive deficits, such as memory impairment, aphasia, and inability to plan and initiate complex behavior

Depression

A loss of interest in usual activities

Dignity

Respect and honor

Doing Activities

Activities that keep the person busy

Independence

Ability to make decisions that are consistent, reasonable, and organized; having the ability to perform activities of daily living without assistance

Irreversible

Disease or condition that cannot be cured

Meaningful Activities

Activities that have value to the resident with dementia

Onset

The time when signs and symptoms of a disease begins

Paranoia

An extreme or unusual fear

Progressive

The way a disease advances

Quality of Life

Overall enjoyment of life

Respect

Treated with honor, show of appreciation and consideration

Sundowning

Increased agitation, confusion and hyperactivity that begins in the late afternoon and builds throughout the evening

Trigger

An event that causes other events

Wandering

Moving about the facility with no purpose and is usually unaware of safety

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