Question 1

Which of the following is an advantage of a dying individual knowing that he or she is dying?

Accepted Answer

A)  The person can seek more aggressive medical interventions.
B)  The person can move through the stages of dying more quickly.
C)  The person can construct more effective means of denying death.
D)  The person has time to reflect on his or her life and make decisions about dying.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Surviving spouses in the early stages of spousal bereavement are especially vulnerable:

Accepted Answer

A)  on their anniversary.
B)  when surrounded by family.
C)  at church.
D)  in the mornings.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

A recent study found that advance care planning was associated with all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase in the number of medical procedures performed
B)  Decrease in life-sustaining treatment
C)  Increase in hospice use
D)  Decrease in hospital useE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the death scenario in the U.S.today?

Accepted Answer

A)  More than 80 percent of all deaths occur in institutions or hospitals.
B)  The care of a dying older person has shifted away from the family.
C)  Today,death occurs most often among adolescents.
D)  Nowadays,more older adults die apart from their families.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Prolonged grief disorder is also known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  depressive grief.
B)  complicated grief.
C)  abnormal grief.
D)  extended grief.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Which of the following religions believes in reincarnation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Orthodox Judaism
B)  Methodism
C)  Buddhism
D)  Roman CatholicismE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

As of 2013,which European country had NOT legalized assisted suicide?

Accepted Answer

A)  Switzerland
B)  The Netherlands
C)  Belgium
D)  GermanyE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

In the _____ stage of dying,the dying person's question is,"Why me?"

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Define hospice and explain its focus.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

A(n) _____ 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.

Accepted Answer

A)  advance directive
B)  choice in dying
C)  oral will
D)  representation agreementE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Hospices are a relatively recent approach developed to:

Accepted Answer

A)  cure illness and prolong life at all costs.
B)  make the end of life as free from pain and anxiety as possible.
C)  provide a place where people with no living relatives can die.
D)  lower the cost of medical care by competing with hospitals.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

In which of the following countries is cremation most popular?

Accepted Answer

A)  The United States
B)  Mexico
C)  Canada
D)  JapanE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

A recent study of Canadians revealed that the majority were:

Accepted Answer

A)  in favor of legalizing assisted suicide.
B)  against the legalization of assisted suicide.
C)  glad that Canada finally legalized assisted suicide.
D)  not concerned with assisted suicide.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

After accepting the certainty of death,a period of _____ or preparatory grief may appear.

Accepted Answer

A)  anger
B)  acceptance
C)  bargaining
D)  depressionE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 15

According to your text,grief encompasses all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Despair
B)  Relief
C)  Sadness
D)  DepressionE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 16

A recent study found that _____ percent of mid-to large-size hospitals have a palliative care team.

Accepted Answer

A)  45
B)  55
C)  75
D)  85E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

According to Kübler-Ross,in the _____ stage of dying,the dying person recognizes that denial can no longer be maintained.

Accepted Answer

A)  anger
B)  bargaining
C)  acceptance
D)  isolationE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Recent research suggests that being widowed is associated with an approximately _____ percent increase in risk of mortality.

Accepted Answer

A)  10
B)  25
C)  30
D)  50E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following is Kübler-Ross' fourth stage of dying?

Accepted Answer

A)  Depression
B)  Acceptance
C)  Bargaining
D)  AngerE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Which of the following is Kübler-Ross' fifth stage of dying?

Accepted Answer

A)  Depression
B)  Acceptance
C)  Bargaining
D)  AngerE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Exam 17: Death, Dying, and Grieving

Recent research suggests that being widowed is associated with an approximately _____ percent increase in risk of mortality.

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Hospices are a relatively recent approach developed to:

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Which of the following is an advantage of a dying individual knowing that he or she is dying?

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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the death scenario in the U.S.today?

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In the _____ stage of dying,the dying person's question is,"Why me?"

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After accepting the certainty of death,a period of _____ or preparatory grief may appear.

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Which of the following religions believes in reincarnation?

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According to Kübler-Ross,in the _____ stage of dying,the dying person recognizes that denial can no longer be maintained.

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Prolonged grief disorder is also known as:

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Define hospice and explain its focus.

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Which of the following is Kübler-Ross' fourth stage of dying?

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As of 2013,which European country had NOT legalized assisted suicide?

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A recent study found that advance care planning was associated with all of the following EXCEPT:

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Surviving spouses in the early stages of spousal bereavement are especially vulnerable:

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In which of the following countries is cremation most popular?

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According to your text,grief encompasses all of the following EXCEPT:

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A recent study found that _____ percent of mid-to large-size hospitals have a palliative care team.

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A recent study of Canadians revealed that the majority were:

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Which of the following is Kübler-Ross' fifth stage of dying?

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A(n) _____ 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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