Emergency Nursing Orientation 3.0:
Palliative and End-Of-Life Care in
Emergency Department
Which patient scenario is an example of nonvoluntary euthanasia? - ANS-A healthcare
provider administers very large doses of potassium to hasten the deaths of elderly
patients in a nursing home.
Which action is part of palliative care in the emergency department - ANS-Treat
dyspnea based on the patient's subjective symptoms.
For which situation is palliative care appropriate? - ANS-An end-stage renal failure
patient who does not wish to receive dialysis
Which principle supports the justification of withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining
measures? - ANS-Nonmaleficence
Which type of laxative distends the colon and increases peristalsis? -
ANS-Large-volume enema
In which stage of the death notification model does the team provide a written list of
local contacts for funeral arrangements, the medical examiner or coroner's office, and
support groups? - ANS-Afterward
Which strategy is appropriate for coping with a horrific event? - ANS-Discussing the
event with a colleague or friend
Which type of laxative lubricates the stool and irritates the bowel, increasing peristaltic
activity? - ANS-Detergent
In which stage of the death notification model does the team anticipate the needs of
bereaved survivors, such as arranging for a quiet room? - ANS-Prepare
For a patient receiving palliative care, which option is not commonly used to treat
dyspnea? - ANS-Intubation
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