Death and Dying Flashcards
1
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Palor mortis
A
paleness in the 15-120 min. following death
2
Q
Livor mortis
A
settling of blood in dependent parts
3
Q
Algo mortis
A
decline in body temperature
4
Q
Rigor mortis
A
limbs become stiff and hard to move
5
Q
Key Terms in death note:
A
Pulseless Apneic No response to verbal or painful stimuli No heart or breath sounds No pupillary response
6
Q
TERMINAL STATE
A
Patient has a disease that is felt to be fatal
Life expectancy estimated to be
7
Q
REACTIONS TO DEATH
A
Shock/denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance
8
Q
Bereavement
A
The state of being deprived of someone by death
9
Q
Grief
A
Emotion precipitated by the death of a loved one
Encompasses a wide range of emotions, depending on cultural norms, expectations, and on the circumstances of loss
10
Q
Mourning
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Process by which grief is resolved
