Question 1

Which of the following is TRUE about older adults who think they may die soon?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are more likely to want to spend time with a family member.
B)   They are unlikely to believe in some kind of afterlife.
C)   They give up on living.
D)   They are unlikely to accept death as a part of life.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

The Netherlands has permitted active euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide since 2002.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Diversity within religions about responses to death is evident in the issue of autopsies, as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   every religion prohibits it
B)   most religions require it
C)   many religious leaders speak against it, but individuals do it anyway
D)   each religion has opinions both for and against itE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

According to Kübler-Ross, the first stage of dying is _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Kübler-Ross, the first stage of...

Question 5

Hospice care makes use of a variety of medical interventions to delay death.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Tanaye's husband was flying a small plane when it disappeared above a wooded mountainside. His body was never recovered. In this loss, it is likely that Tanaye is experiencing _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   absent grief
B)   incomplete grief
C)   disenfranchised grief
D)   mourningE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Dying that is peaceful, quick, and at home is often considered to be a _____ death.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dying that is peaceful, quick, and at...

Question 8

W which of the following is a stage of dying based on Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

Accepted Answer

A)   safety
B)   denial
C)   forgiveness
D)   depressionE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

One way that modern medicine has increased the likelihood of a good death is that death now usually occurs at the end of a long _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One way that modern medicine has increased...

Question 10

One of the barriers to hospice care is that it can be _____, especially when curative therapies provided by doctors, nurses, and therapists continue over time.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One of the barriers to hospice care...

Question 11

Children do not understand death.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In Korea, how did religious practice change with regard to autopsies?

Accepted Answer

A)   Religious leaders forbid autopsies.
B)   A religious service was developed for people whose bodies have been donated for autopsy.
C)   Egyptian traditions were fused with Korean customs.
D)   Most people abandoned religious ceremonies because of their opposition to autopsies.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Dave's ex-wife died suddenly. Although their two children were included in the memorial service, Dave was intentionally excluded. Because he still cared about his ex-wife, he experienced _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   absent grief
B)   incomplete grief
C)   disenfranchised grief
D)   mourningE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Michael barely survived a horrendous car crash. As he lay on the road close to death, he said he was surrounded by a white light and felt joy and peace. He was experiencing palliative care.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A DNR order _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   can be used only by hospice workers
B)   allows a natural death
C)   is not available to the terminally ill
D)   is illegal in most U.S. statesE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 16

A good death is often considered to be one that is quick, peaceful, and in the presence of family and friends.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A large number of people-about 30 percent-experience complicated grief.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

An important function of the mourning process is to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   allow a private expression of pain following a death
B)   allow expression of grief publicly
C)   identify a point of blame for the death
D)   take one's mind off the loss of a loved oneE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 19

One function of mourning customs is to allow for public displays of grief.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following statements about living wills is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)   Living wills enable health care professionals to make decisions exactly as the patient would have wanted.
B)   Family members may override a living will.
C)   Low-income individuals are especially likely to have a living will.
D)   Even the most extensive living will cannot answer every question that may emerge.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Exam 16: Epilogue: Death and Dying

Which of the following is TRUE about older adults who think they may die soon?

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A good death is often considered to be one that is quick, peaceful, and in the presence of family and friends.

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Michael barely survived a horrendous car crash. As he lay on the road close to death, he said he was surrounded by a white light and felt joy and peace. He was experiencing palliative care.

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W which of the following is a stage of dying based on Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

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Tanaye's husband was flying a small plane when it disappeared above a wooded mountainside. His body was never recovered. In this loss, it is likely that Tanaye is experiencing _____.

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One way that modern medicine has increased the likelihood of a good death is that death now usually occurs at the end of a long _____.

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Dave's ex-wife died suddenly. Although their two children were included in the memorial service, Dave was intentionally excluded. Because he still cared about his ex-wife, he experienced _____.

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In Korea, how did religious practice change with regard to autopsies?

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Hospice care makes use of a variety of medical interventions to delay death.

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One function of mourning customs is to allow for public displays of grief.

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According to Kübler-Ross, the first stage of dying is _____.

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Dying that is peaceful, quick, and at home is often considered to be a _____ death.

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Children do not understand death.

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A large number of people-about 30 percent-experience complicated grief.

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The Netherlands has permitted active euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide since 2002.

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An important function of the mourning process is to _____.

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Diversity within religions about responses to death is evident in the issue of autopsies, as _____.

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Which of the following statements about living wills is TRUE?

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A DNR order _____.

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One of the barriers to hospice care is that it can be _____, especially when curative therapies provided by doctors, nurses, and therapists continue over time.

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