chapter 17 Flashcards
(25 cards)
neurological definition of death
all electrical brain activity ceases
flat EEG recording
brain death
intelligence and personality
higher brain function
painless ending
mercy killing
euthanasia
withholding treatments or life sustaining equipment
passive euthanasia
deliberately induced
active euthanasia
advanced directives
in case of event x, do Y
living will
DNR
do not resuscitate
humanized program committed to making the end of life as free from pain, anxiety, and depression as possible
hospice
reducing pain and suffering and helping individuals die with dignity
palliative care
death causes:
prenatal
miscarriage, stillborn
death causes:
infants
SIDS
death cause
childhood
accident or illness
death cause
adolescence
motor vehicle accidents
suicide
homicide
death cause
older adults
chronic diseases
whats the best way to discuss death with children
honesty
suicide in male and females
females more likely to attempt
males more successful
what are kubler ross’ stages of dying
denial and isolation (1) denial of coming death
what are kubler ross’ stages of dying
anger (2): denial turns to anger, resentment, rage
what are kubler ross’ stages of dying
bargaining (3): hopes death can be postponed
what are kubler ross’ stages of dying
depression (4): accepts certainty of ones death
what are kubler ross’ stages of dying
acceptance (5): develops sense of peace and may desire to ne left alone
adaptive strategy
when individuals believe they can influence and control events, they may become more alert and cheerful
perceived control
emotional numbness complex state of: disbelief, despair, separation anxiety sadness, lonliness roller coaster manageable overtime
grief
6 months after trauma/ event still experiencing fresh effects of profound grief
prolonged grief
