Deck 15: Death, Dying, and Bereavement

Question 1

Roger has an incurable disease, and he knows his time on the planet is limited. He hates hospitals and the sterile quality of any institution. He wants to die at home with his family around him, making whatever decisions must be made. Which form of care would be a good alternative for Roger to consider?

A) An assisted living facility
B) Decedent care
C) Hospice care
D) Nursing home care

Answer 1

Hospice care

Question 2

Who would report being least afraid to die, based on general patterns of research outcomes investigating people's anticipation of death?

A) 17-year-old Susan
B) 45-year-old Barney
C) 60-year-old Dolores
D) 75-year-old Winston

Answer 2

75-year-old Winston

Question 3

Who would report being most afraid to die, based on general patterns of research outcomes investigating people's anticipation of death?

A) 45-year-old Sharona
B) 55-year-old Jarvis
C) 65-year-old Quinn
D) 75-year-old Farley

Answer 3

45-year-old Sharona

Question 4

How do funerals, wakes, and other death rituals help family members and friends manage their grief?

A) By prolonging the grieving process until numbness sets in
B) By offering a "worst case scenario" for mourners
C) By providing a forum for airing grievances regarding the deceased
D) By giving them a specific set of roles to play

Question 5

The third stage of dying proposed by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross is ________.