Week 4 pall care

Question 1

why was the national standards of pall care recently updated or changed

Answer 1

revewed purpose, clearer vision with stronger values
growing healthcare, aged care and community workforce
innovate in models of care
increase accessibility

Question 2

list the 9 pall care standards

Answer 2

1. assessement of needs
2. develop a care plan
3. caring for others
4. providing care
5. transition between services
6. grief support
7. service culture
8. quality improvement
9. staff training and education

Question 3

list common symtoms (excl pain) experiencing in pal care

Answer 3

anorexia
dyspnea
changes in breathing
congestion
NV

Question 4

why do we not necessarily treat dehydration in EOLC

Answer 4

urine output - reduces toilet / IDC need
GIT secretions - NV
resp secretions
pharayngeal secretions
natural analgesia
ketosis
appetitie
seen as a natural approach to death and less invasive than treating w IV hydration

Question 5

list 4 medications used to treat delirium

Answer 5

haloperidol
olanzapine
risperidone
benzos

Question 6

what is pruritis

Answer 6

itching and scratchig caused by systemic disease

Question 7

what is xerostomia

Answer 7

oral dryness

Question 8

stomatitis

Answer 8

inflammation of oral mucosa

Question 9

what are anticipatory medicines and what is the function

Answer 9

anticipated supply for limitng illness
guidlines for prescribing and obtaining
EOLC
needed at home
rapid relief without delay