Question 1

Studies of patients diagnosed with several types of disease, including AIDS and cancer, suggest that _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Studies of patients diagnosed with several types...

Question 2

Although this was not the intention, the average length of hospice care is ________.

Accepted Answer

According to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, the average length of hospice care is 72 days or just under two and a half months.

Question 3

Leona's family held a wake in the evening and then a funeral the next day for her mother who died at the age of 62. According to Marshall and Levy, two important functions of rituals are _______.

Accepted Answer

Marshall and Levy suggest that two important functions of rituals are control and meaningfulness. During times of uncertainty or emotional distress, people turn to rituals to gain a sense of control over their lives and to find meaning in their experiences. The wake and funeral in Leona's family served these functions by providing a structured way to mourn and honor her mother's life.

Question 4

patient, after learning that she has a terminal disease, says, "I can beat this if I just do everything the doctor says-if I do all the chemotherapy, and all the radiation, and change the way I eat." This is an example of what stage of response to dying, according to Kübler-Ross's theory?

Accepted Answer

The patient's statement about trying to beat the disease through following doctor's instructions and making lifestyle changes indicates bargaining, which is the third stage in Kübler-Ross's theory of response to dying.

Question 5

most common condition patients seek hospice care for is:

Accepted Answer

Terminal cancer is the most common condition for hospice care, accounting for about 44% of all hospice admissions. Other common conditions include heart disease, lung disease, and dementia.

Question 6

Research with AIDS patients has shown that those who _________ die sooner.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that AIDS patients who suppress or fail to express their negative emotions have a lower immune system function and die sooner than those who express their emotions openly. The other options (B, C, and D) do not have evidence or research supporting them as determinants for how long AIDS patients live.

Question 7

sequence of 5 stages of responses to dying, according to Kübler-Ross's theory, is _______.

Accepted Answer

Kübler-Ross's theory outlines the stages of grief as denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.

Question 8

Based on a survey of where loved ones died, which of the following would be the place where family members would be LEAST likely to report concern about not having enough emotional support for the patient and not having enough emotional support for the family of the dying patient? In other words, where would they be likely to perceive the most emotional support?

Accepted Answer

Home with hospice care is often associated with the highest levels of emotional support as it allows for a more personalized and intimate experience for both the patient and their loved ones. Hospice care also typically includes bereavement services which can provide additional support to family members after the patient has passed.

Question 9

According to Kübler-Ross, which of the following is the first response to being told one is dying?

Accepted Answer

According to Kübler-Ross' model of grief and loss, the first response to being told one is dying is typically denial. This is a coping strategy in which the person refuses to believe or accept the reality of their situation.

Question 10

classic response of an individual when told that she has a terminal disease is to say "Why me?" Which stage of response to dying is this thought to represent?

Accepted Answer

The question "Why me?" reflects feelings of anger and injustice about the situation, which is characteristic of the anger stage in Kübler-Ross's model of the stages of grief.

Question 11

Which of the following pairs of types of responses is associated with HIGH survival rates for women diagnosed with breast cancer, according to Greer's research?

Accepted Answer

Greer's research found that women who responded to a breast cancer diagnosis with either denial or a fighting spirit had higher survival rates compared to other types of responses. These attitudes are thought to positively influence the psychological and possibly the physiological responses to treatment.

Question 12

received hospice care for her last three months of life in the U.S. Which of the following statements is most likely to be accurate?

Accepted Answer

Hospice care in the U.S. typically involves a team of professionals, including nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other specialists, who work together to provide comprehensive care to patients and their families. Therefore, it is likely that the woman in question received care from an interdisciplinary team. Medicare often covers hospice care, so choice A may not be accurate. Choice B is not accurate because hospice care did not become popular in the U.S. until the 1970s. Choice D is not accurate because hospice care focuses on comfort and quality of life rather than fighting death.

Question 13

patient, after being told he has terminal cancer, says, "No, that must be someone else. The lab results must have gotten mixed up." This is an example of what stage of response to dying, according to Kübler-Ross's theory?

Accepted Answer

The patient is in denial, refusing to accept the diagnosis and believing that there has been a mix-up with the lab results.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a feature of hospice care?

Accepted Answer

Hospice care involves a team of healthcare professionals who provide medical care and support to terminally ill patients. Family members may provide emotional support and assistance with daily activities, but hospice care includes physical care provided by trained professionals, not exclusively family members.

Question 15

which type of patient is hospice care intended?

Accepted Answer

Hospice care is intended for anyone who is terminally ill, regardless of the specific diagnosis. The goal of hospice care is to provide comfort, support, and dignity to patients in their final stages of life.

Question 16

According to Kübler-Ross, which of the following is the final response in the stages of reactions to the knowledge of death?

Accepted Answer

Kübler-Ross's stages of reactions to the knowledge of death are denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Acceptance is the final response, where the individual comes to terms with their impending death and finds peace in it.

Question 17

After Dana's grandmother died, the family "sat shiva" for a week in the home and covered all mirrors in the house. Soon after her death she was buried in a plain shroud and simple casket. It is most likely that Dana is _______.

Accepted Answer

Sitting shiva and covering mirrors for seven days is a Jewish mourning tradition after the death of a loved one. The use of a plain shroud and simple casket also aligns with Jewish burial customs.

Question 18

aspect of caring for dying patients is NOT reflected in Kübler-Ross's research?

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The answer of aspect of caring for dying patients is...

Question 19

Research on the survival prospects of women with breast cancer generally shows which of the following responses to the diagnosis to be associated with the POOREST survival rate?

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Question 20

the stages of dying as proposed by Kübler-Ross. What is the current status of this theory?

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Quiz 11: Death and Bereavement