Question 1

Which one of the following is a goal of hospice care?

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A)   to support the patient and family
B)   to prolong life
C)   to hasten death
D)   to support the patient and family and to hasten deathE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

According to Colin Murray Parkes, which of the following is NOT one of the three main influences on a person's course of grieving?

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A)   Urge to look back, cry, and search for what is lost.
B)   Avoiding the pain of grief in some instances and confronting it during others.
C)   Urge to look forward, explore the world that emerges out of loss.
D)   Social and cultural pressures that influence how the first two urges are inhibited or expressed.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Reactions to grief between men and women can be summarized as:

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A)   women may be more vulnerable to distressing symptoms of grief.
B)   men may be more vulnerable to distressing symptoms of grief.
C)   men and women experience grief symptoms equally.
D)   men and women experience different symptoms but for the same duration.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Avoidance or denial about death allows individuals to better acknowledge the inevitability of death.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 5

Most terminally ill patients experience Kübler-Ross's stages of dying in sequence.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Those living with a life-threatening illness generally experience which of the following?

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A)   overwhelming feelings of loss
B)   concerns about medical care
C)   loss of income
D)   overwhelming feelings of loss, concerns about medical care, and loss of incomeE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

If you decide to donate your organs after death, you should be sure to discuss this decision with your family.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding D'a de los Muertos?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is a holiday that coincides with All Souls Day.
B)   It is a holiday when graves are decorated with bright yellow flowers.
C)   It is a two-day holiday when dead children and adults are honoured.
D)   It is a sad day of quiet mourning for the dead.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the predominant attitude in Canada toward death?

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A)   Many people seek to avoid any thought or mention of death.
B)   Instead of facing death directly, people tend to amuse themselves with unrealistic portrayals on TV and movies.
C)   Those who view death as a relief from pain may have a partial sense of welcoming death.
D)   Many people view death as a positive experience in which to celebrate one's achievements.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Another name for a durable power of attorney for health care is a health care proxy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Lou's best friend just lost his mother to cancer. What reactions to the loss might Lou expect to see in his friend? What can Lou do to help support his friend?

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Consider:
$\bullet$ Accepting the reality of the loss
$\bullet$ Working through the pain of grief
$\bullet$ Adjusting to a changed environment in which the deceased is absent
$\bullet$ Emotionally relocating the deceased and moving on with life
$\bullet$ Listen to your friend
$\bullet$ Hear signs of distress or hopelessness

Question 12

D'a de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday

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A)   celebrated in the spring.
B)   commemorating children who have died.
C)   reflecting the belief that the dead return to Earth as spirits once a year.
D)   characterized by solemn events and traditions.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Giving terminally ill people a medication that will cause them to peacefully stop breathing is an example of passive euthanasia.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding a will?

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A)   It is a basic task everyone should attend to when planning for death.
B)   Once a will is established, it cannot be legally altered or changes.
C)   Dying without having made a will can lead to unnecessary hardship for survivors.
D)   It is a basic task everyone should attend to when planning for death and dying without having made a will can lead to unnecessary hardship for survivors.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

All the following are TRUE about a "green" burial, EXCEPT

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A)   bodies are wrapped only in cloth.
B)   bodies are embalmed.
C)   bodies are buried directly into the ground instead of using a vault.
D)   bodies are not placed in a casket.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

The term that means "having made no legal will" is

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A)   intestate.
B)   testator.
C)   probate.
D)   surrogacy.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Describe two of the options for end-of-life care. What are key characteristics of each option? Under what conditions is each one most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary
Consider:
$\bullet$ Hospital-based palliative care
$\bullet$ Hospice palliative care
$\bullet$ Home care
$\bullet$Hospital stays

Question 18

All the following are stages of dying as defined by Kübler-Ross, EXCEPT

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A)   denial.
B)   vulnerability.
C)   bargaining.
D)   depression.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Which dimension of coping is defined as sustaining significant relationships and addressing the social implications of dying?

Accepted Answer

A)   physical
B)   psychological
C)   social
D)   spiritualE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

A basic task of planning for death that is important for everyone is

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A)   attending a church or other place of worship.
B)   finding long-lost relatives.
C)   planning for after-death concerns such as organ donation and memorial services.
D)   reconciling with estranged family members and friends.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Exam 18: Dying and Death

Which one of the following is a goal of hospice care?

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According to Colin Murray Parkes, which of the following is NOT one of the three main influences on a person's course of grieving?

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Reactions to grief between men and women can be summarized as:

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Avoidance or denial about death allows individuals to better acknowledge the inevitability of death.

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Most terminally ill patients experience Kübler-Ross's stages of dying in sequence.

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Those living with a life-threatening illness generally experience which of the following?

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If you decide to donate your organs after death, you should be sure to discuss this decision with your family.

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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding D'a de los Muertos?

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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the predominant attitude in Canada toward death?

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Another name for a durable power of attorney for health care is a health care proxy.

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Lou's best friend just lost his mother to cancer. What reactions to the loss might Lou expect to see in his friend? What can Lou do to help support his friend?

D'a de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday

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Giving terminally ill people a medication that will cause them to peacefully stop breathing is an example of passive euthanasia.

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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding a will?

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All the following are TRUE about a "green" burial, EXCEPT

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The term that means "having made no legal will" is

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Describe two of the options for end-of-life care. What are key characteristics of each option? Under what conditions is each one most appropriate?

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All the following are stages of dying as defined by Kübler-Ross, EXCEPT

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Which dimension of coping is defined as sustaining significant relationships and addressing the social implications of dying?

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A basic task of planning for death that is important for everyone is

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Exam 18: Dying and Death

Which one of the following is a goal of hospice care?

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According to Colin Murray Parkes, which of the following is NOT one of the three main influences on a person's course of grieving?

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Reactions to grief between men and women can be summarized as:

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Avoidance or denial about death allows individuals to better acknowledge the inevitability of death.

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Most terminally ill patients experience Kübler-Ross's stages of dying in sequence.

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Those living with a life-threatening illness generally experience which of the following?

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If you decide to donate your organs after death, you should be sure to discuss this decision with your family.

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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding D'a de los Muertos?

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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the predominant attitude in Canada toward death?

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Another name for a durable power of attorney for health care is a health care proxy.

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Lou's best friend just lost his mother to cancer. What reactions to the loss might Lou expect to see in his friend? What can Lou do to help support his friend?

D'a de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday

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Giving terminally ill people a medication that will cause them to peacefully stop breathing is an example of passive euthanasia.

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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding a will?

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All the following are TRUE about a "green" burial, EXCEPT

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The term that means "having made no legal will" is

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Describe two of the options for end-of-life care. What are key characteristics of each option? Under what conditions is each one most appropriate?

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All the following are stages of dying as defined by Kübler-Ross, EXCEPT

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Which dimension of coping is defined as sustaining significant relationships and addressing the social implications of dying?

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A basic task of planning for death that is important for everyone is

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