Question 1

Hospice bereavement care

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Hospice bereavement care is an essential component of hospice work that arises directly out of the hospice philosophy of holistic care. It begins at the moment of admission to a hospice program and continues after the death of the patient. Therefore, all of these options are correct.

Question 2

Bereavement follow-up services in hospice programs are intended to

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Question 3

Support groups for the bereaved consist mainly of

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Support groups for the bereaved mainly consist of other bereaved persons who come together to share their experiences, offer emotional support and comfort to one another. While professionals, counselors, therapists could be a part of these support groups, the main focus is on peer-to-peer support provided by people who have gone through similar experiences of loss. Children may have their own specialized support groups separate from adult groups.

Question 4

The central helping factors around which most bereavement support groups are organized include

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Bereavement support groups are typically organized around shared experiences, fostering hope, and identification with other members, which are opposite to the options provided.

Question 5

Achieving a new integration after death may be difficult when

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Funeral rituals that only last a few days may not provide enough time for mourners to fully process their grief and achieve a new integration after the death.

Question 6

The Serenity Prayer asks God to give us

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The Serenity Prayer includes all three aspects: courage to change what can and should be changed, acceptance of what cannot be changed, and wisdom to discern between the two. Therefore, the correct answer is D: all of these.

Question 7

Hospice bereavement services

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Hospice bereavement services often extend beyond just the families of hospice patients and can be offered to community members who have experienced a loss. These services may include support groups, counseling, and educational resources. Personal contacts and professionals may be involved in providing these services, but they are not limited to only these options.

Question 8

Hospice bereavement follow-up services are usually offered by

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Question 9

Aftercare programs in the funeral industry that involve extra staff with specific training in bereavement issues and that offer special holiday programs and community education are
Examples of

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Question 10

Bereavement support groups are founded on

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Bereavement support groups are founded on the shared life experiences of their members who have experienced the loss of a loved one. They provide a safe and supportive space for individuals to share their feelings and offer each other empathy and understanding.

Question 11

The shared loss experience that underlies and makes possible effectiveness in bereavement support groups is called

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The shared loss experience that makes effectiveness in bereavement support groups possible is called identification. This refers to group members being able to relate to and understand each other's experiences of grief and loss, which can facilitate feelings of connection and support. Catharsis refers to the emotional release that can occur through expressing one's feelings, guidance refers to the advice or direction given by a leader or facilitator of the group, instillation of hope refers to helping group members maintain optimism and belief in the future, and altruism refers to the sense of fulfillment and satisfaction that can come from helping others. While these elements may also contribute to the effectiveness of support groups, identification is the key factor for shared loss experience.

Question 12

Aftercare programs in the funeral industry that involve extra staff but no extensive training and that offer telephone calls, newsletters, social, dinners, and travel illustrate

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Question 13

The physical or geographical drawing together after a death of persons who ordinarily see little of each other in their everyday lives is primarily an example of

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The physical or geographical drawing together after a death of persons who ordinarily see little of each other in their everyday lives is primarily an example of integration, as people come together to mourn and support one another during the time of grief. It can also contribute to making real the implications of a death, but it is not an example of disintegration.

Question 14

When All the Friends Have Gone is a book about

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Question 15

The title of Rabbi Kushner's book, When Bad Things Happen to Good People, is an example of which of the following characteristics of bereavement support groups?

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The title of the book refers to the existential issue of why bad things happen to good people.

Question 16

Memorial photography in the United States

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Memorial photography in the United States serves the needs of some people who may find comfort in having a visual reminder of their deceased loved ones. It is not forbidden by state law and while some may view it as an unhealthy custom, this is a subjective opinion. Memorial photography has been available since the early 19th century, with post-mortem photography becoming popular during the Victorian era.

Question 17

Which of the following groups provides support and assistance to all members of the armed services and their family members who are impacted by death and bereavement?

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TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) provides support and assistance to all members of the armed services and their family members who are impacted by death and bereavement. THEOS (The Honor Enclave of the Order of the Silver Rose), MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving), NOVA (National Organization for Victim Assistance), and POMC (Parents of Murdered Children) provide support and assistance to specific groups affected by death or victimization.

Question 18

Individuals who experience the death of an important person in their lives may undergo "disintegration" in the sense that they experience

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Individuals who experience the death of an important person in their lives may undergo disintegration, which includes a loss of integrity and unity within themselves, disrupted sleep patterns, and a feeling that they are "going crazy." Therefore, all of the options mentioned (A, B, and C) are correct.

Question 19

Support groups for the bereaved that offer opportunities for mutual aid and self-help in coping with loss and grief may be

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Support groups for the bereaved can be either time-limited or ongoing and open-ended, led by a professional facilitator or an experienced bereaved person, and focused on all types of bereavement or on a specific type of loss. Therefore, choice D is the best answer.

Question 20

Grave markers in contemporary American society

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Grave markers in contemporary American society are often flush to the ground for easier upkeep and maintenance. Elaborate epitaphs, flower arrangements, and wooden markers are not as common.

Quiz 11: Coping With Loss and Grief: Funeral Practices and Other Ways Communities Can Help