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N109: Foundations in Nursing Practice Study Guide

Chapter Four Practice Exam 1. For a physician, indications of death include all of the following EXCEPT: a. Unresponsive to external stimuli b. Minimal respiratory effort c. No reflexes d. No brainwaves on an encephalogram 2. An elderly woman is admitted to the hospital following a stroke that has left her unable to communicate her wishes. The document giving her son permission to make healthcare decisions for her is called: a. DNR order b. Last will and testament c. Durable power of attorney for healthcare d. Living will 3. Which of the following is true about hospice care: a. No pain medications are given b. A prognosis of life expectancy of less than six months may be required to qualify c. Life prolonging treatments will be continued until the individual dies d. Food and water are withheld 4. Following death, which of these actions would be inappropriate for a nurse to do: a. Put a clean gown on the body b. Position the body in a normal position c. Elevate the head of the bed slightly d. Remove all tubes from the body 5. A wife has just lost her husband of 40 years in a car accident. The nurse understands that the type of loss being experienced is: a. Anticipatory b. Perceived c. Actual d. Developmental

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