Question 1

According to Kübler-Ross,_____ is the stage of dying in which the person develops the hope that death can somehow be postponed or delayed.

Accepted Answer

A)   bargaining
B)   acceptance
C)   depression
D)   angerE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 2

_____ is a program committed to making the end of life as free from pain,anxiety,and depression as possible.

Accepted Answer

A)   Asylum
B)   Hospital stay
C)   Hospice
D)   Compassionate careE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Euthanasia is otherwise known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   easy death
B)   death wish
C)   involuntary death
D)   painless deathE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

In the Tanala culture of Madagascar,death is believed to be caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)   natural forces.
B)   magic and demons.
C)   ill will of others in the community.
D)   an evil spirit.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Josue has incurable cancer.However,he promises to lead a reformed life dedicated to God if God spares his life.In this scenario,Josue is in which of the following Kübler-Ross' stages of dying?

Accepted Answer

A)   Denial
B)   Hope
C)   Bargaining
D)   AcceptanceE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true about the dual-process model of coping with bereavement?

Accepted Answer

A)   Loss-oriented stressors exclude any positive or negative reappraisal of the loss.
B)   Restoration usually shatters assumptions about the world and one's own place in it.
C)   Restoration-oriented stressors is one of the key dimensions of the dual-process model.
D)   Coping with loss and engaging in restoration can occur only separately.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following observations is true regarding finding meaning and purpose in lives in the event of death?

Accepted Answer

A)   Studies have found that educating dying people about Kübler-Ross' stages help them overcome depression.
B)   Only people with terminal illnesses are benefited by disconnecting the self from love objects.
C)   Studies have found that spirituality helps to buffer dying individuals from severe depression.
D)   Involvement of community organizations helps minimize the pain and depression faced by dying individuals.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 8

In the context of Kübler-Ross' stages of dying,after accepting the certainty of death,a period of _____ or preparatory grief may appear.

Accepted Answer

A)   anger
B)   acceptance
C)   bargaining
D)   depressionE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Traditional Amish and Jewish cultures are similar in how they cope with death in that they both:

Accepted Answer

A)   provide a lot of community support for the family over several months.
B)   have elaborate funeral ceremonies in church to symbolize the last passage from Earth.
C)   believe that grief is stronger for the whole community than for the individual family.
D)   expect families to unite and cope together with only minimal support or interference from the rest of the community.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true about the popularity of cremation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cremation is usually more popular in the United States than in Canada.
B)   Cremation is more popular in the Pacific region of the United States than in the South.
C)   Cremation is least popular in Japan and Asian countries.
D)   Cremation percentage in the United Sates has reduced since 1985.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

What is the document that states such preferences as whether life-sustaining procedures should or should not be used to prolong the life of an individual when death is imminent?

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Question 12

Irene,a terminally ill cancer patient,has finally accepted the certainty of her death.Now,she refuses to have any visitors to her hospital room and spends most of her time crying and grieving.In this scenario,Irene is most likely in which of the following stages of dying?

Accepted Answer

A)   Anger
B)   Acceptance
C)   Bargaining
D)   DepressionE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Discuss the definition of brain death and the criteria involved in its determination.

Accepted Answer

The current legal standard states that a...

Question 14

For hospice services to be covered by Medicare,the patient must be:

Accepted Answer

A)   diagnosed with terminal cancer.
B)   deemed by a physician to have six months or fewer to live.
C)   deemed by a physician to have between one and two years to live.
D)   suffering from a life-threatening condition.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Angelique is in the terminal stages of cancer.She feels that the pain has now become unbearable,so she requests her doctor to end her life painlessly through medication.Which of the following acts is Angelique requesting her doctor to perform?

Accepted Answer

A)   Aphasia
B)   Asphyxia
C)   Euthanasia
D)   DysthanasiaE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

According to Kalish & Reynolds,middle-aged adults actually _____ than do young adults or older adults.

Accepted Answer

A)   fear death more
B)   talk about death more
C)   think about death more
D)   accept death more readilyE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

One study by Kim revealed that finding meaning in the death of a spouse was linked to:

Accepted Answer

A)   a higher level of denial during bereavement.
B)   a higher level of fear during bereavement.
C)   a lower level of acceptance during bereavement.
D)   a lower level of anger during bereavement.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

The Women's Health Initiative Study of Widowhood was a three-year longitudinal study designed to examine all the aspects of widowhood EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   physical health.
B)   mental health.
C)   health outcomes.
D)   community relations.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) occurs when an infant:

Accepted Answer

A)   suffers severe neurological injuries that eventually result in death.
B)   contracts a virulent salmonella infection.
C)   dies from septic intravenous respiratory failure.
D)   stops breathing,usually during the night,and dies without apparent cause.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

According to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross,which of the following is the first stage of dying?

Accepted Answer

A)   Denial and isolation
B)   Bargaining
C)   Acceptance
D)   DepressionE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Exam 20: Death,Dying,and Grieving

Which of the following statements is true about the dual-process model of coping with bereavement?

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Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) occurs when an infant:

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_____ is a program committed to making the end of life as free from pain,anxiety,and depression as possible.

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The Women's Health Initiative Study of Widowhood was a three-year longitudinal study designed to examine all the aspects of widowhood EXCEPT:

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Which of the following observations is true regarding finding meaning and purpose in lives in the event of death?

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One study by Kim revealed that finding meaning in the death of a spouse was linked to:

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What is the document that states such preferences as whether life-sustaining procedures should or should not be used to prolong the life of an individual when death is imminent?

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In the context of Kübler-Ross' stages of dying,after accepting the certainty of death,a period of _____ or preparatory grief may appear.

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Irene,a terminally ill cancer patient,has finally accepted the certainty of her death.Now,she refuses to have any visitors to her hospital room and spends most of her time crying and grieving.In this scenario,Irene is most likely in which of the following stages of dying?

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According to Kübler-Ross,_____ is the stage of dying in which the person develops the hope that death can somehow be postponed or delayed.

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In the Tanala culture of Madagascar,death is believed to be caused by:

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For hospice services to be covered by Medicare,the patient must be:

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Traditional Amish and Jewish cultures are similar in how they cope with death in that they both:

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Euthanasia is otherwise known as _____.

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According to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross,which of the following is the first stage of dying?

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Josue has incurable cancer.However,he promises to lead a reformed life dedicated to God if God spares his life.In this scenario,Josue is in which of the following Kübler-Ross' stages of dying?

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According to Kalish & Reynolds,middle-aged adults actually _____ than do young adults or older adults.

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Which of the following statements is true about the popularity of cremation?

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Discuss the definition of brain death and the criteria involved in its determination.

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Angelique is in the terminal stages of cancer.She feels that the pain has now become unbearable,so she requests her doctor to end her life painlessly through medication.Which of the following acts is Angelique requesting her doctor to perform?

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