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Summative Assessments Knowledge Activity (Q & A) Objective: To provide you with an opportunity to show you have the required knowledge for this unit. The answers to the following questions will enable you to demonstrate your knowledge of:  Philosophy, principles, benefits and scope of palliative care  The needs of people dealing with a life-threatening or life-limiting illness and the emotional impact of diagnosis  Cultural, religious and spiritual differences in relation to death and dying  The stages of grief and personal strategies for managing reactions to grief  Advance care directives and end-of-life care strategies  Pain relief and comfort promotion  Nutritional and hydration requirements during a palliative approach  Legal and ethical considerations for working in palliative care  Relevant policies, protocols and practices of the organisation in relation to the provision of both a palliative approach and palliative care  Responsibilities to self and colleagues  Various signs of imminent death and/or deterioration  Communication strategies to build trust, show empathy, demonstrate support and empower the person, family, carers and/or significant others Answer each question in as much detail as possible, considering your organisational requirements for each one. 14. Within your role how can you help the person to maintain their dignity after they have died?