Unit 5 – Understanding the role of the care worker in time of death

Q1. Describe the stages of an individual’s adjustment to their imminent death.

Q2. Outline why it is necessary to allow individuals sufficient time and understanding to express their feelings, wishes and preferences.

Q3. Describe why an individual’s wishes at end of life should be met whenever possible.

Q4. Describe how information given to and received from an individual at end of life should be recorded and reported.

Q5. Describe why the environment at end of life should be of the individuals choosing and consistent with their personal beliefs and preferences.

Q6. Identify measures that can be taken to ensure the comfort of an individual in the final hours.

Q7. Outline the steps that should be taken immediately after a death has occurred.

Q8. Describe how caring for a deceased person is influenced by:

Q9. State how the preparation and movement of a deceased individual is affected by sudden death

Q10. State the meaning of the term ‘Last offices’.

Q11. Give examples of how the individual’s personal beliefs and preferences affect the performance of last offices.

Q12. Explain why it is necessary to provide family, significant others and friends of the deceased individual with time and privacy.

Q13. Identify the possible reactions to death and loss shown by family, significant others and friends of the deceased.

Q14. Identify organisations that may provide information and support for family, significant others and friends of the deceased individual.

Q15. Outline ways to manage your own feeling in order to minimise any undue effects on others.

Q16. Identify legislation and policies that may influence how a body is dealt with following death.

Q17. Summarise the legal and organisational responsibilities following the death of an individual.

Unit 6 – Understand loss and grief in end of life care

Q1. Define the following terms:

A)    Loss –

B)    Bereavement –

C)    Grief –

D)    Mourning –

Q2. Outline the factors that can affect the intensity and duration of a person’s grief.

Q3. Give examples of how people may respond to loss and show their grief.

Q4. List the fears that people commonly experience towards the end of life.

Q5. List the types of loss that someone at end of life might experience

Q6. Describe how to support an individual at end of life who is experiencing feelings of loss.

Q7. Outline the main types of support that can be offered to a bereaved person.

Q8. Identify the stages of bereavement.

Q9. Describe ways to support someone during the various stages of their bereavement.

Q10. Give example of ways that people in group care settings can mark or celebrate the life and death of an individual.

Q11. Explain the meaning of the term ‘Cumulative grief’.

Q12. Describe ways to manage your own feelings of loss and grief when working in end of life care.

Q13. Identify ways in which the support of others can help you to manage your own feelings of grief and loss.