Question

1. what rights are protected in the dying persons bill of rights? a to be treated as a living human being until death b to maintain a sense of hopefulness c to be cared for by those who can maintain a sense of hopefulness d to express feelings and emotions about ones approaching death e to have decisions about ones care made by others f to be free of pain g to die in peace and dignity 17. some signs of death include the following: a movement, muscle tone, and sensation are lost b purging and other digestive functions slow c cheyne - stokes respirations are common d pain increases e the client usually refuses to eat or drink 18. which of the following criteria are necessary for a person to be eligible for medical assistance in dying? a the person is eligible for government funding of healthcare b the person is a visitor to canada at time of request for medical assistance in dying c the person is 16 years old and mentally competent d the person independently and voluntarily makes the request for medical assistance in dying e the person has a fatal disease or illness f the person is able to give informed consent to medical assistance with dying g the person has a terminal condition 19. which of these beliefs about death is common among young adults? a they may blame themselves when someone dies b they see death as a reunion with those who have died before them c they worry about who will care for and support those left behind d they welcome death as freedom from pain, suffering, and disability 20. which of the following statements about providing physical care for a dying client is true? a sims position is the best to promote breathing b the need for repositioning is decreased c nutritional needs increase d urinary retention and constipation are common 21. which of these actions would be helpful to the family of a dying client? a stay in the room with the family and client as much as possible b allow family members to give care c ask the family to leave when visiting hours are over d ask your clergy member to visit them 22. which of a clients rights is violated if a health - care worker avoids the dying client? a right to privacy b right to confidentiality c right to be free from abuse, mistreatment, and neglect d right to protection of personal property

Explanation:

1. The rights of a dying person include being treated as a living human being until death, maintaining hope, being cared - for, expressing feelings, having care - related decisions made, being free of pain, and dying in peace and dignity. All options A - G are correct rights.
2. Signs of death include loss of movement, muscle tone, and sensation; slowed peristalsis and digestive functions; Cheyne - Stokes respirations; decreased pain (not increased); and refusal to eat or drink. Options A, B, C, E are correct signs.
3. For a person to be eligible for medical assistance in dying, they must be eligible for government - funded healthcare, be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (not just a visitor), be 18 years or older and mentally competent, make a voluntary and enduring request, be suffering from a grievous and irremediable medical condition. Option D is a key eligibility criterion.
4. Among young adults, they may blame themselves when someone dies. Option A is a common belief.
5. In providing physical care for a dying client, urinary retention and constipation are common. Option D is true.
6. Staying in the room with the family and client as much as possible is helpful to the family of a dying client. Option A is a helpful action.
7. If a health - care worker avoids the dying client, the client's right to be free from abuse, neglect, and abandonment is violated. Option C is the violated right.

Answer:

1. A. To be treated as a living human being until death, B. To maintain a sense of hopefulness, C. To be cared for by those who can maintain a sense of hopefulness, D. To express feelings and emotions about one's approaching death, E. To have decisions about one's care made by others, F. To be free of pain, G. To die in peace and dignity
2. A. Movement, muscle tone, and sensation are lost, B. Peristalsis and other digestive functions slow, C. Cheyne - Stokes respirations are common, E. The client usually refuses to eat or drink
3. D. The person independently and voluntarily makes the request for medical assistance in dying
4. A. They may blame themselves when someone dies
5. D. Urinary retention and constipation are common
6. A. Stay in the room with the family and client as much as possible
7. C. Right to be free from abuse, neglect, and abandonment