Question 1

Differentiate between brain death and clinical death.In which circumstance does organ donation occur?

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Brain death and clinical death are two d...

Question 2

What is a living will? Who should have a living will?

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A living will is a legal document that o...

Question 3

Mrs.Schaan had been resuscitated several times after respiratory failure,and she requested that she not be resuscitated the next time she collapsed.Her wishes were respected by her physician.What form of euthanasia occurred in this situation?

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A)   self-directed euthanasia
B)   advanced directive euthanasia
C)   active euthanasia
D)   passive euthanasiaE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

If a deceased person is treated as a corpse by others (through actions such as transporting the body or signing the death certificate) which form of death has occurred?

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A)   community death
B)   social death
C)   ceremonial death
D)   ritual deathE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an aspect of the philosophy of hospice care?

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A)   The patient and the family should prepare by talking openly and planning for after the death.
B)   The family should be involved in the patient's care as much as possible.
C)   Death is normal and should be faced and accepted.
D)   Control over the patient's care should not be in the hands of the patient's family.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following represents the most typical effect(s) that occur as result of widowhood?

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A)   increased incidence of cardiovascular disease and substance abuse disorder
B)   increased mortality
C)   increased likelihood of suicide
D)   negative impact upon immune system functioning and increased incidence of depressionE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT true regarding children's understanding of death?

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A)   A 5-year-old is not able to fully understand that death is permanent.
B)   A 6-year-old is able to understand that death is permanent, universal, and unavoidable.
C)   A 7-year-old is not able to understand that death can be a universal factor.
D)   A 9-year-old is able to understand that death is permanent and universal.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Resuscitation from clinical death is possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Discuss the basic philosophy and characteristics of hospice care.Briefly compare how traditional hospital care and hospice care compare in terms of the patients' and caregivers' experiences.Which approach to the care of a terminally ill person do you think is preferable and why?

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Hospice care is a philosophy of care tha...

Question 10

In the months immediately after the death of a spouse,men are more likely to die from natural causes or suicide than women are.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Discuss Steven Greer's research on responses to impending death.What are the inferences about the influence of attitudes and behavioural choices on terminal disease?

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Steven Greer's research on responses to ...

Question 12

Researchers confirm that middle-aged and older adults who continue to be preoccupied with ____________________ are more likely to be fearful and anxious about death.

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A)   the past
B)   the future
C)   their children
D)   their spouseE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Which statement does NOT reflect the philosophy of hospice care?

Accepted Answer

A)   Death is viewed as normal, unavoidable, and an issue to face and accept.
B)   The patient and the family are encouraged to face the impending death and to be involved in the care.
C)   Continual emphasis is placed on curative care.
D)   Control of the care is in the patient's hands.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Of the following factors,which is NOT considered a suicide risk associated with the adolescent phase of development?

Accepted Answer

A)   a belief that death is a temporary escape from a problem
B)   the inability to grasp the finality of death
C)   powerful emotions
D)   a belief that death can be a pleasurable experienceE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Shneidman agrees with Kübler-Ross's stages of death but suggests that the stages can appear,disappear,and reappear in any one patient in the process of dealing with death.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Sudden loss of a loved one frequently leads to suicidal thoughts in young adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Those who are religious and attend church are more afraid of death.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The period during which vital signs are absent but resuscitation is still possible is called clinical death.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When a deceased person is treated like a corpse,this is referred to as brain death.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following circumstances of death would be likely to elicit the most intense grief responses,possibly including post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)   an elderly parent dies in her sleep
B)   a 28-year-old woman is murdered
C)   a child dies after being terminally ill for many months
D)   a 55-year-old man dies following his third heart attackE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 19: Death, Dying, and Bereavement

In the months immediately after the death of a spouse,men are more likely to die from natural causes or suicide than women are.

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Discuss the basic philosophy and characteristics of hospice care.Briefly compare how traditional hospital care and hospice care compare in terms of the patients' and caregivers' experiences.Which approach to the care of a terminally ill person do you think is preferable and why?

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When a deceased person is treated like a corpse,this is referred to as brain death.

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What is a living will? Who should have a living will?

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Shneidman agrees with Kübler-Ross's stages of death but suggests that the stages can appear,disappear,and reappear in any one patient in the process of dealing with death.

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Which of the following circumstances of death would be likely to elicit the most intense grief responses,possibly including post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms?

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Researchers confirm that middle-aged and older adults who continue to be preoccupied with ____________________ are more likely to be fearful and anxious about death.

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Mrs.Schaan had been resuscitated several times after respiratory failure,and she requested that she not be resuscitated the next time she collapsed.Her wishes were respected by her physician.What form of euthanasia occurred in this situation?

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The period during which vital signs are absent but resuscitation is still possible is called clinical death.

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Sudden loss of a loved one frequently leads to suicidal thoughts in young adults.

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Which of the following represents the most typical effect(s) that occur as result of widowhood?

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Differentiate between brain death and clinical death.In which circumstance does organ donation occur?

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Those who are religious and attend church are more afraid of death.

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Which of the following is NOT an aspect of the philosophy of hospice care?

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Of the following factors,which is NOT considered a suicide risk associated with the adolescent phase of development?

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If a deceased person is treated as a corpse by others (through actions such as transporting the body or signing the death certificate) which form of death has occurred?

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Resuscitation from clinical death is possible.

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Which of the following is NOT true regarding children's understanding of death?

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Which statement does NOT reflect the philosophy of hospice care?

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Discuss Steven Greer's research on responses to impending death.What are the inferences about the influence of attitudes and behavioural choices on terminal disease?

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