Question 1

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

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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 D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

How does denial impact individuals' adaptation to approaching death?

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Denial may be a fruitful way for some in...

Question 3

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

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A)  Denial and isolation
B)  Bargaining
C)  Acceptance
D)  AngerE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

_____ is the emotional numbness,disbelief,separation anxiety,despair,sadness,and loneliness that accompany the loss of someone we love.

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A)  Grief
B)  Anger
C)  Obsession
D)  DenialE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Other than pining for the lost person,which of the following is another dimension of grief over death?

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A)  Depression
B)  Insomnia
C)  Separation anxiety
D)  Death wishE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

An intermittent,recurrent wish or need to recover the deceased person is known as:

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A)  grief.
B)  pining.
C)  mourning.
D)  obsession.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

What is the program committed to making the end of life as free from pain,anxiety,and depression as possible?

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Question 8

Delilah lost her husband Hendricks in a highway accident.Being just three years into marriage,she was devastated.Four months later,she was hassled by problems such as intrusive thoughts,flashbacks,nightmares,sleep disturbance,and problems in concentrating.Delilah is probably experiencing:

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A)  post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms.
B)  restoration-oriented stress.
C)  post-traumatic embitterment disorder.
D)  separation anxiety.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

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

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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 C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

What do studies say of the American attitude toward euthanasia after the Terri Schiavo incident?

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A)  The general public and experts entirely agree on the precise boundaries of implementing the practice of euthanasia.
B)  General population favors active euthanasia.
C)  There is a trend toward accepting passive euthanasia in cases of terminally ill patients.
D)  The inflammatory argument of equating the practice of euthanasia with suicide has increased substantially.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Damon has been terminally ill with multiple fractures to his skull.He has been in a vegetative state for over three years.Finally,his family agrees to end his suffering by removing him from the life-support system.This is an example of ________ euthanasia.

Accepted Answer

A)  passive
B)  active
C)  natural
D)  acceptableE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 12

In the United States today,_____ percent of all deaths occur in nursing homes.

Accepted Answer

A)  20
B)  50
C)  80
D)  95E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following is one of the main dimensions of the dual process model of coping with bereavement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Loss-oriented stressors
B)  Relapse-oriented uplifts
C)  Depression-oriented stressors
D)  Denial-oriented traumasE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

An estimated _____ percent of survivors experience normal or uncomplicated grief reactions that include sadness and even disbelief or considerable anguish.

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A)  80 to 90
B)  70 to 80
C)  60 to 70
D)  50 to 60E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true about the causes of death among people?

Accepted Answer

A)  Compared with adolescence,death in childhood is more likely to occur because of motor vehicle accidents,suicide,and homicide.
B)  Major illnesses that cause death in children are heart disease,cancer,and birth defects.
C)  Younger adults are most likely to die from chronic ailments such as heart disease and cancer.
D)  The number of infant deaths caused by SIDS is usually the lowest.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

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

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The current legal standard states that a...

Question 17

An advance directive,such as a living will,must be signed when:

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A)  at least two medical professionals are present.
B)  a doctor and a lawyer are present.
C)  an individual is told he or she has a life-threatening condition.
D)  an individual is able to think clearly.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 18

_____ 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 C)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Which of the following were considered to be clear signs of death 30 years ago?

Accepted Answer

A)  A flat EEG (electroencephalogram) reading for a specified period of time
B)  The end of certain biological functions
C)  The end of electrical activity in the brain
D)  The lack of response to sensory stimuliE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Euthanasia is otherwise known as:

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 20: Death, Dying, and Grieving

Damon has been terminally ill with multiple fractures to his skull.He has been in a vegetative state for over three years.Finally,his family agrees to end his suffering by removing him from the life-support system.This is an example of ________ euthanasia.

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_____ is the emotional numbness,disbelief,separation anxiety,despair,sadness,and loneliness that accompany the loss of someone we love.

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How does denial impact individuals' adaptation to approaching death?

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Euthanasia is otherwise known as:

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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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Which of the following is one of the main dimensions of the dual process model of coping with bereavement?

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Other than pining for the lost person,which of the following is another dimension of grief over death?

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In the United States today,_____ percent of all deaths occur in nursing homes.

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

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

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What do studies say of the American attitude toward euthanasia after the Terri Schiavo incident?

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An advance directive,such as a living will,must be signed when:

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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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Which of the following were considered to be clear signs of death 30 years ago?

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An intermittent,recurrent wish or need to recover the deceased person is known as:

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Delilah lost her husband Hendricks in a highway accident.Being just three years into marriage,she was devastated.Four months later,she was hassled by problems such as intrusive thoughts,flashbacks,nightmares,sleep disturbance,and problems in concentrating.Delilah is probably experiencing:

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

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What is the program committed to making the end of life as free from pain,anxiety,and depression as possible?

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An estimated _____ percent of survivors experience normal or uncomplicated grief reactions that include sadness and even disbelief or considerable anguish.

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Which of the following statements is true about the causes of death among people?

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