Question 1

Ways of maintaining a sense of self in an older adult who is coping with life-threatening illness or dying include _________.

Accepted Answer

Sharing photographs and prized mementos can help maintain a sense of self by allowing the individual to reflect on their life, achievements, and relationships, reinforcing their identity and personal history.

Question 2

According to Kalish, there is a relatively low level of fear of death among older adults because older persons:

Accepted Answer

Kalish's research suggests that older adults often have a relatively low level of fear of death due to a combination of factors: having lived a long, full life, possibly viewing their lives as having less value compared to younger individuals, and having experienced the deaths of others throughout their lives, which serves as a form of socialization to the concept of death.

Question 3

Among older adults, suicidal behavior is mainly associated with _________.

Accepted Answer

Depression is a major risk factor for suicidal behavior among older adults, often contributing to the contemplation, planning, and attempts of suicide in this demographic.

Question 4

It has been reported that the percentage of older adults with children who experienced the death of a child when the parent was 60 years of age or older was as high as:

Accepted Answer

The answer of It has been reported that the percentage...

Question 5

When older adults do not have enough time to process their grief from one loss before another occurs, they are subject to:

Accepted Answer

Bereavement overload occurs when an individual experiences multiple losses in a short period of time and does not have sufficient time to grieve each loss fully before experiencing the next. This can be particularly challenging for older adults who may face the loss of peers, siblings, and significant others in close succession.

Question 6

The Patient Self-Determination Act (1991)affects persons _________.

Accepted Answer

The Patient Self-Determination Act requires health care facilities to inform patients of their rights to make advance directives when they are admitted to any health care facility.

Question 7

Older adults in our society who are contemplating suicide are _________.

Accepted Answer

Older adults who contemplate suicide are often more deliberate in their actions, less likely to seek help, and have a higher completion rate for suicide attempts compared to younger individuals. This makes options A, B, and C incorrect.

Question 8

Specific needs of older adults when coping with life-threatening illness or dying are _________.

Accepted Answer

Older adults facing life-threatening illness or dying often have specific needs that include maintaining a sense of self, being reassured that their lives still have value, and participating in decisions regarding their lives. These needs are crucial for their dignity, autonomy, and psychological well-being.

Question 9

The premature death of the spirit in a body that still remains physically alive is said to involve _________.

Accepted Answer

Complicated or ambiguous loss refers to a situation where there is a psychological presence but physical absence, or vice versa, which can lead to feelings akin to the premature death of the spirit while the body remains alive.

Question 10

For older adults, the need to cope with loss and grief can arise from:

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed (loss or death of a pet, death of a child, and illness and disability) are significant events that can lead to the need for coping with loss and grief in older adults.

Question 11

Not talking down to older adults and not assuming deafness or incompetence on their part can help them most directly to _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Not talking down to older adults and...

Question 12

Older adults may encounter complications following the death of their adult child, such as _________.

Accepted Answer

The death of an adult child can lead to various complications for older adults, such as increased risk of psychological distress, potential isolation, and challenges to their sense of the natural order, rather than the outcomes listed in options A, B, and C.

Question 13

Effects of the death of a spouse on an older adult are most likely to be associated with _________.

Accepted Answer

The death of a spouse in older adults is often associated with increased ill health or morbidity due to the stress, grief, and potential changes in lifestyle and support systems that can follow such a significant loss.

Question 14

Studies have shown discrimination against older adults who were brought in to hospital emergency departments in critical condition as well as in end-of-life care. Efforts to eliminate or minimize such discrimination have come from:

Accepted Answer

All of these options contribute to efforts to eliminate or minimize discrimination against older adults in healthcare settings. AARP advocates for the rights and well-being of older adults, developments in geriatric medicine and gerontological specializations focus on the specific health care needs of the elderly, and the hospice philosophy emphasizes compassionate end-of-life care.

Question 15

In Personal Insights 15.1 in the eighth edition of Death & Dying, Life & Living , former President Jimmy Carter indicated that terminally ill members of his family _________.

Accepted Answer

Former President Jimmy Carter shared that terminally ill members of his family were able to reduce the suffering and anguish of those who survived, highlighting the importance of dignity and peace in the face of death.

Question 16

Older adults have been described as "forgotten grievers" in relationship to the death of _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Older adults have been described as "forgotten...

Question 17

After the death of a spouse, remarriage is most likely to occur for elderly widowers because:

Accepted Answer

The statement is incorrect as it stands. Elderly widowers are more likely to remarry because there are generally more available women than men in older age groups, not because of the reasons listed.

Question 18

Much higher rates (rising with age)of male than female suicides among older adults appear to be associated with:

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed (A, B, and C) are factors that can contribute to the higher rates of male suicides among older adults. These factors include dependency on a now-deceased caretaker, social isolation, and the impact of layoffs or retirement on identity.

Question 19

The death of a pet _________.

Accepted Answer

The death of a pet confirms the importance of relationships, as it often leads to feelings of grief and loss similar to those experienced after the loss of a human loved one, highlighting the value and emotional significance of the bond between humans and their pets.

Question 20

The Patient Self-Determination Act (1991)affects persons by insuring that:

Accepted Answer

The Patient Self-Determination Act (1991) ensures that individuals are informed of their rights to make decisions regarding their medical care, including the right to accept or refuse medical or surgical treatment and the right to make advance health care directives.

Quiz 15: Older Adults