1. Brain death:
Answer when the whole brain (brainstem and cortex) cease activity ORwhen the cortex
ceases activity
2. Cheyne stokes respirations:
Answer alternating rapid & apnea
3. Death rattle:
Answer stuck secretions, unable to cough
4. which sense stays the longest:
Answer hearing
5. 1 notable skin finding prior to death:
Answer waxlike skin
6. 1 notable musculoskeletal finding prior to death:
Answer low flaccid paralysis
7. Implications of med admin nearing death:
Answer delayed absorption of IM and SQmeds
8. Double effect in palliative care:
Answer it is okay to give a med that causes harm if it isrelieving pain
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