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VTHT1217 Ch12 review
interacting with a grieving client
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what is euthanasia? | comes from greek term eu meaning good and thanatos meaning death. refers to an easy and painless death. |
| why is quality of life important? | quality of life is the enjoyable aspect of life. a quality of life scale helps owners make an objective decision about a very personal thing. |
| what are the 5 stages of grief? explain each one. | denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. denial is a coping mechanism to help the mind deal with bad news. anger can include blaming staff; bargaining is a way to keep hope alive; and acceptance is once they realize only time will heal. |
| why is the human-animal bond so strong? | its an emotional bond that forms as a benefit to both human and animal. |
| In what ways can a pet be memorialized? | clay paw print, rainbow bridge, tuft of fur, donation in honor of the pet, engraved tile in the practice, flowers, sympathy card |
| how should a pet be presented to an owner after it has been euthanized? | ashes should be easily ready to return and properly labeled to make the process as easy as possible for the owner. |
| what drug is in euthanasia solution? | barbituate |
| how does this drug affect the body? | causes the heart to stop beating and respiration to cease. |
| how can a team prevent the wrong ashes from being sent home with an owner? | make sure the urn is properly and clearly labeled |
| why must euthanasia release form be signed by the owner? | it protects the practice should the client state it was not authorized |
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