Linton: Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing, 6th Edition
Chapter 24: Loss, Death, and End-of-Life Care
Answer Key – Open-Book Quiz
1. Loss may be defined as a real or potential absence of someone or something that is
2. Grief that assists the person in accepting the reality of death may be called
4. Symptoms include tightness in the chest, sensations of shortness of breath,
5. Closed awareness, mutual pretense, and open awareness
6. Some symptoms include tightness in the chest, sensations of shortness of breath,
7. Rigor mortis is caused by chemical changes in the body’s cells that prevent muscle
relaxation. It is usually fully developed in 6 to 12 hours and disappears with the
8. The nurse needs to be aware of how grief affects her or him personally. The basic
recognition of your own feelings allows an openness with the patient and family in
9. Body identification—ID band remains on the body; apply additional tags as required
by agency policy; place additional identification on the outside of the shroud, list
Answer Key – Open-Book Quiz 24-2