Deck 17: Death Attitudes and Practices

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_______ permits individuals to indicate their wishes regarding medical care.

A) The Patient Self-Determination Act
B) A living will
C) A medical durable power of attorney
D) An advance medical directive
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_______ names a person to make medical decisions in the event the patient is unable to do so.

A) The Patient Self-Determination Act
B) A living will
C) A medical durable power of attorney
D) An advance medical directive
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The first state to pass a Death with Dignity Act was _______

A) Texas.
B) North Dakota.
C) Oregon.
D) New York.
Question
Most hospitals now have a(n) ______ committee to handle controversial patient care situations.

A) bereavement
B) ethics
C) advisement
D) steering
Question
Administering a lethal dose of medication to a terminally ill patient is an example of _______

A) quality of life.
B) quantity of life.
C) active euthanasia.
D) passive euthanasia.
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Premises:
Infection is the leading cause of death.
Infection is the leading cause of death.
Many people have never been personally involved with the dying process.
Many people have never been personally involved with the dying process.
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The word _______ is derived from two Greek words: eu (good) and thanatos (death) .
Assisted suicide
The word _______ is derived from two Greek words: eu (good) and thanatos (death) .
Proxy
The word _______ is derived from two Greek words: eu (good) and thanatos (death) .
Conservator
The word _______ is derived from two Greek words: eu (good) and thanatos (death) .
Euthanasia
The word _______ is derived from two Greek words: eu (good) and thanatos (death) .
Durable power of attorney (DPA)
The word _______ is derived from two Greek words: eu (good) and thanatos (death) .
Do not resuscitate (DNR) order
The word _______ is derived from two Greek words: eu (good) and thanatos (death) .
Bereavement
The word _______ is derived from two Greek words: eu (good) and thanatos (death) .
Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)
The word _______ is derived from two Greek words: eu (good) and thanatos (death) .
Thanatology
The word _______ is derived from two Greek words: eu (good) and thanatos (death) .
Advance medical directive (AMD)
An _______ is a legal document which specifies an individual's wishes in regard to end-of-life care.
Assisted suicide
An _______ is a legal document which specifies an individual's wishes in regard to end-of-life care.
Proxy
An _______ is a legal document which specifies an individual's wishes in regard to end-of-life care.
Conservator
An _______ is a legal document which specifies an individual's wishes in regard to end-of-life care.
Euthanasia
An _______ is a legal document which specifies an individual's wishes in regard to end-of-life care.
Durable power of attorney (DPA)
An _______ is a legal document which specifies an individual's wishes in regard to end-of-life care.
Do not resuscitate (DNR) order
An _______ is a legal document which specifies an individual's wishes in regard to end-of-life care.
Bereavement
An _______ is a legal document which specifies an individual's wishes in regard to end-of-life care.
Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)
An _______ is a legal document which specifies an individual's wishes in regard to end-of-life care.
Thanatology
An _______ is a legal document which specifies an individual's wishes in regard to end-of-life care.
Advance medical directive (AMD)
The person named as decision maker in a legal document such as a durable power of attorney is known as the _______.
Assisted suicide
The person named as decision maker in a legal document such as a durable power of attorney is known as the _______.
Proxy
The person named as decision maker in a legal document such as a durable power of attorney is known as the _______.
Conservator
The person named as decision maker in a legal document such as a durable power of attorney is known as the _______.
Euthanasia
The person named as decision maker in a legal document such as a durable power of attorney is known as the _______.
Durable power of attorney (DPA)
The person named as decision maker in a legal document such as a durable power of attorney is known as the _______.
Do not resuscitate (DNR) order
The person named as decision maker in a legal document such as a durable power of attorney is known as the _______.
Bereavement
The person named as decision maker in a legal document such as a durable power of attorney is known as the _______.
Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)
The person named as decision maker in a legal document such as a durable power of attorney is known as the _______.
Thanatology
The person named as decision maker in a legal document such as a durable power of attorney is known as the _______.
Advance medical directive (AMD)
The experience of losing a loved one is known as _______.
Assisted suicide
The experience of losing a loved one is known as _______.
Proxy
The experience of losing a loved one is known as _______.
Conservator
The experience of losing a loved one is known as _______.
Euthanasia
The experience of losing a loved one is known as _______.
Durable power of attorney (DPA)
The experience of losing a loved one is known as _______.
Do not resuscitate (DNR) order
The experience of losing a loved one is known as _______.
Bereavement
The experience of losing a loved one is known as _______.
Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)
The experience of losing a loved one is known as _______.
Thanatology
The experience of losing a loved one is known as _______.
Advance medical directive (AMD)
A _______ designates a specific person to act on one's behalf in the event one becomes incapacitated.
Assisted suicide
A _______ designates a specific person to act on one's behalf in the event one becomes incapacitated.
Proxy
A _______ designates a specific person to act on one's behalf in the event one becomes incapacitated.
Conservator
A _______ designates a specific person to act on one's behalf in the event one becomes incapacitated.
Euthanasia
A _______ designates a specific person to act on one's behalf in the event one becomes incapacitated.
Durable power of attorney (DPA)
A _______ designates a specific person to act on one's behalf in the event one becomes incapacitated.
Do not resuscitate (DNR) order
A _______ designates a specific person to act on one's behalf in the event one becomes incapacitated.
Bereavement
A _______ designates a specific person to act on one's behalf in the event one becomes incapacitated.
Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)
A _______ designates a specific person to act on one's behalf in the event one becomes incapacitated.
Thanatology
A _______ designates a specific person to act on one's behalf in the event one becomes incapacitated.
Advance medical directive (AMD)
The term _______ is sometimes used when a physician prescribes lethal medication for a patient to self-administer.
Assisted suicide
The term _______ is sometimes used when a physician prescribes lethal medication for a patient to self-administer.
Proxy
The term _______ is sometimes used when a physician prescribes lethal medication for a patient to self-administer.
Conservator
The term _______ is sometimes used when a physician prescribes lethal medication for a patient to self-administer.
Euthanasia
The term _______ is sometimes used when a physician prescribes lethal medication for a patient to self-administer.
Durable power of attorney (DPA)
The term _______ is sometimes used when a physician prescribes lethal medication for a patient to self-administer.
Do not resuscitate (DNR) order
The term _______ is sometimes used when a physician prescribes lethal medication for a patient to self-administer.
Bereavement
The term _______ is sometimes used when a physician prescribes lethal medication for a patient to self-administer.
Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)
The term _______ is sometimes used when a physician prescribes lethal medication for a patient to self-administer.
Thanatology
The term _______ is sometimes used when a physician prescribes lethal medication for a patient to self-administer.
Advance medical directive (AMD)
In cases in which a family demands to continue treatment for a loved one, even though there is no hope of improvement in the patient's condition, the hospital or physician may request that the court appoint a _______ to determine what the patient's wishes would be if he or she were able to speak for himself or herself.
Assisted suicide
In cases in which a family demands to continue treatment for a loved one, even though there is no hope of improvement in the patient's condition, the hospital or physician may request that the court appoint a _______ to determine what the patient's wishes would be if he or she were able to speak for himself or herself.
Proxy
In cases in which a family demands to continue treatment for a loved one, even though there is no hope of improvement in the patient's condition, the hospital or physician may request that the court appoint a _______ to determine what the patient's wishes would be if he or she were able to speak for himself or herself.
Conservator
In cases in which a family demands to continue treatment for a loved one, even though there is no hope of improvement in the patient's condition, the hospital or physician may request that the court appoint a _______ to determine what the patient's wishes would be if he or she were able to speak for himself or herself.
Euthanasia
In cases in which a family demands to continue treatment for a loved one, even though there is no hope of improvement in the patient's condition, the hospital or physician may request that the court appoint a _______ to determine what the patient's wishes would be if he or she were able to speak for himself or herself.
Durable power of attorney (DPA)
In cases in which a family demands to continue treatment for a loved one, even though there is no hope of improvement in the patient's condition, the hospital or physician may request that the court appoint a _______ to determine what the patient's wishes would be if he or she were able to speak for himself or herself.
Do not resuscitate (DNR) order
In cases in which a family demands to continue treatment for a loved one, even though there is no hope of improvement in the patient's condition, the hospital or physician may request that the court appoint a _______ to determine what the patient's wishes would be if he or she were able to speak for himself or herself.
Bereavement
In cases in which a family demands to continue treatment for a loved one, even though there is no hope of improvement in the patient's condition, the hospital or physician may request that the court appoint a _______ to determine what the patient's wishes would be if he or she were able to speak for himself or herself.
Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)
In cases in which a family demands to continue treatment for a loved one, even though there is no hope of improvement in the patient's condition, the hospital or physician may request that the court appoint a _______ to determine what the patient's wishes would be if he or she were able to speak for himself or herself.
Thanatology
In cases in which a family demands to continue treatment for a loved one, even though there is no hope of improvement in the patient's condition, the hospital or physician may request that the court appoint a _______ to determine what the patient's wishes would be if he or she were able to speak for himself or herself.
Advance medical directive (AMD)
A _______ is a legal document that states that an individual should not be resuscitated in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest.
Assisted suicide
A _______ is a legal document that states that an individual should not be resuscitated in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest.
Proxy
A _______ is a legal document that states that an individual should not be resuscitated in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest.
Conservator
A _______ is a legal document that states that an individual should not be resuscitated in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest.
Euthanasia
A _______ is a legal document that states that an individual should not be resuscitated in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest.
Durable power of attorney (DPA)
A _______ is a legal document that states that an individual should not be resuscitated in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest.
Do not resuscitate (DNR) order
A _______ is a legal document that states that an individual should not be resuscitated in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest.
Bereavement
A _______ is a legal document that states that an individual should not be resuscitated in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest.
Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)
A _______ is a legal document that states that an individual should not be resuscitated in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest.
Thanatology
A _______ is a legal document that states that an individual should not be resuscitated in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest.
Advance medical directive (AMD)
In 1990, Congress passed the _______. which mandates that patients be informed about the right to participate in medical decisions regarding their treatment.
Assisted suicide
In 1990, Congress passed the _______. which mandates that patients be informed about the right to participate in medical decisions regarding their treatment.
Proxy
In 1990, Congress passed the _______. which mandates that patients be informed about the right to participate in medical decisions regarding their treatment.
Conservator
In 1990, Congress passed the _______. which mandates that patients be informed about the right to participate in medical decisions regarding their treatment.
Euthanasia
In 1990, Congress passed the _______. which mandates that patients be informed about the right to participate in medical decisions regarding their treatment.
Durable power of attorney (DPA)
In 1990, Congress passed the _______. which mandates that patients be informed about the right to participate in medical decisions regarding their treatment.
Do not resuscitate (DNR) order
In 1990, Congress passed the _______. which mandates that patients be informed about the right to participate in medical decisions regarding their treatment.
Bereavement
In 1990, Congress passed the _______. which mandates that patients be informed about the right to participate in medical decisions regarding their treatment.
Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)
In 1990, Congress passed the _______. which mandates that patients be informed about the right to participate in medical decisions regarding their treatment.
Thanatology
In 1990, Congress passed the _______. which mandates that patients be informed about the right to participate in medical decisions regarding their treatment.
Advance medical directive (AMD)
The study of death and dying is known as _______.
Assisted suicide
The study of death and dying is known as _______.
Proxy
The study of death and dying is known as _______.
Conservator
The study of death and dying is known as _______.
Euthanasia
The study of death and dying is known as _______.
Durable power of attorney (DPA)
The study of death and dying is known as _______.
Do not resuscitate (DNR) order
The study of death and dying is known as _______.
Bereavement
The study of death and dying is known as _______.
Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)
The study of death and dying is known as _______.
Thanatology
The study of death and dying is known as _______.
Advance medical directive (AMD)
Question
Give two examples of end-of-life situations in which the court has been involved.
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Explain why a dying person or the person's family may wish to avoid using extreme measures to prolong life.
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This chapter describes several ways that society's treatment of death and dying has changed over the past 50 to 100 years. Which of these changes do you think are positive and which, if any, do you think are negative?
Question
List several examples of beliefs about death (the examples may or may not coincide with your own beliefs) .
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Explain the purpose of a DNR order.
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Explain the meaning of "death with dignity."
Question
Discontinuing life support and allowing a patient to die of the underlying disease is an example of _______

A) active euthanasia.
B) suicide.
C) passive euthanasia.
D) none of the above.
Question
_______ mandates that patients be informed about the right to participate in medical decisions regarding their treatment.

A) The Patient Self-Determination Act
B) A living will
C) A medical durable power of attorney
D) An advance medical directive
Question
How can death education help prepare people for eventually dealing with the death of a loved one?
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How can health care professionals prepare themselves to deal with end-of-life situations?
Question
An advance medical directive refers to _______

A) a living will.
B) a medical durable power of attorney.
C) a do not resuscitate order.
D) both a and b.
E) none of the above.
Question
Any intervention that hastens the death of a terminally ill patient can be considered _______

A) euthanasia.
B) voluntary euthanasia.
C) physician-assisted suicide.
D) suicide.
Question
The Death with Dignity act allows a physician to prescribe a lethal dose of medication to a(n) _______ patient.

A) adult
B) clinically depressed
C) elderly
D) terminally ill
Question
Describe your own beliefs and attitudes toward death and dying.
Question
As a health care professional, how would you respond to a patient who states that she wishes to die? Explain your answer.
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_______ permits individuals to indicate their wishes regarding medical care.

A) The Patient Self-Determination Act
B) A living will
C) A medical durable power of attorney
D) An advance medical directive
A living will
2
_______ names a person to make medical decisions in the event the patient is unable to do so.

A) The Patient Self-Determination Act
B) A living will
C) A medical durable power of attorney
D) An advance medical directive
A medical durable power of attorney
3
The first state to pass a Death with Dignity Act was _______

A) Texas.
B) North Dakota.
C) Oregon.
D) New York.
Oregon.
4
Most hospitals now have a(n) ______ committee to handle controversial patient care situations.

A) bereavement
B) ethics
C) advisement
D) steering
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Administering a lethal dose of medication to a terminally ill patient is an example of _______

A) quality of life.
B) quantity of life.
C) active euthanasia.
D) passive euthanasia.
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Premises:
Infection is the leading cause of death.
Infection is the leading cause of death.
Many people have never been personally involved with the dying process.
Many people have never been personally involved with the dying process.
Responses:
past practices
present practices
past practices
present practices
past practices
present practices
past practices
present practices
past practices
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past practices
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The word _______ is derived from two Greek words: eu (good) and thanatos (death) .
Assisted suicide
The word _______ is derived from two Greek words: eu (good) and thanatos (death) .
Proxy
The word _______ is derived from two Greek words: eu (good) and thanatos (death) .
Conservator
The word _______ is derived from two Greek words: eu (good) and thanatos (death) .
Euthanasia
The word _______ is derived from two Greek words: eu (good) and thanatos (death) .
Durable power of attorney (DPA)
The word _______ is derived from two Greek words: eu (good) and thanatos (death) .
Do not resuscitate (DNR) order
The word _______ is derived from two Greek words: eu (good) and thanatos (death) .
Bereavement
The word _______ is derived from two Greek words: eu (good) and thanatos (death) .
Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)
The word _______ is derived from two Greek words: eu (good) and thanatos (death) .
Thanatology
The word _______ is derived from two Greek words: eu (good) and thanatos (death) .
Advance medical directive (AMD)
An _______ is a legal document which specifies an individual's wishes in regard to end-of-life care.
Assisted suicide
An _______ is a legal document which specifies an individual's wishes in regard to end-of-life care.
Proxy
An _______ is a legal document which specifies an individual's wishes in regard to end-of-life care.
Conservator
An _______ is a legal document which specifies an individual's wishes in regard to end-of-life care.
Euthanasia
An _______ is a legal document which specifies an individual's wishes in regard to end-of-life care.
Durable power of attorney (DPA)
An _______ is a legal document which specifies an individual's wishes in regard to end-of-life care.
Do not resuscitate (DNR) order
An _______ is a legal document which specifies an individual's wishes in regard to end-of-life care.
Bereavement
An _______ is a legal document which specifies an individual's wishes in regard to end-of-life care.
Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)
An _______ is a legal document which specifies an individual's wishes in regard to end-of-life care.
Thanatology
An _______ is a legal document which specifies an individual's wishes in regard to end-of-life care.
Advance medical directive (AMD)
The person named as decision maker in a legal document such as a durable power of attorney is known as the _______.
Assisted suicide
The person named as decision maker in a legal document such as a durable power of attorney is known as the _______.
Proxy
The person named as decision maker in a legal document such as a durable power of attorney is known as the _______.
Conservator
The person named as decision maker in a legal document such as a durable power of attorney is known as the _______.
Euthanasia
The person named as decision maker in a legal document such as a durable power of attorney is known as the _______.
Durable power of attorney (DPA)
The person named as decision maker in a legal document such as a durable power of attorney is known as the _______.
Do not resuscitate (DNR) order
The person named as decision maker in a legal document such as a durable power of attorney is known as the _______.
Bereavement
The person named as decision maker in a legal document such as a durable power of attorney is known as the _______.
Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)
The person named as decision maker in a legal document such as a durable power of attorney is known as the _______.
Thanatology
The person named as decision maker in a legal document such as a durable power of attorney is known as the _______.
Advance medical directive (AMD)
The experience of losing a loved one is known as _______.
Assisted suicide
The experience of losing a loved one is known as _______.
Proxy
The experience of losing a loved one is known as _______.
Conservator
The experience of losing a loved one is known as _______.
Euthanasia
The experience of losing a loved one is known as _______.
Durable power of attorney (DPA)
The experience of losing a loved one is known as _______.
Do not resuscitate (DNR) order
The experience of losing a loved one is known as _______.
Bereavement
The experience of losing a loved one is known as _______.
Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)
The experience of losing a loved one is known as _______.
Thanatology
The experience of losing a loved one is known as _______.
Advance medical directive (AMD)
A _______ designates a specific person to act on one's behalf in the event one becomes incapacitated.
Assisted suicide
A _______ designates a specific person to act on one's behalf in the event one becomes incapacitated.
Proxy
A _______ designates a specific person to act on one's behalf in the event one becomes incapacitated.
Conservator
A _______ designates a specific person to act on one's behalf in the event one becomes incapacitated.
Euthanasia
A _______ designates a specific person to act on one's behalf in the event one becomes incapacitated.
Durable power of attorney (DPA)
A _______ designates a specific person to act on one's behalf in the event one becomes incapacitated.
Do not resuscitate (DNR) order
A _______ designates a specific person to act on one's behalf in the event one becomes incapacitated.
Bereavement
A _______ designates a specific person to act on one's behalf in the event one becomes incapacitated.
Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)
A _______ designates a specific person to act on one's behalf in the event one becomes incapacitated.
Thanatology
A _______ designates a specific person to act on one's behalf in the event one becomes incapacitated.
Advance medical directive (AMD)
The term _______ is sometimes used when a physician prescribes lethal medication for a patient to self-administer.
Assisted suicide
The term _______ is sometimes used when a physician prescribes lethal medication for a patient to self-administer.
Proxy
The term _______ is sometimes used when a physician prescribes lethal medication for a patient to self-administer.
Conservator
The term _______ is sometimes used when a physician prescribes lethal medication for a patient to self-administer.
Euthanasia
The term _______ is sometimes used when a physician prescribes lethal medication for a patient to self-administer.
Durable power of attorney (DPA)
The term _______ is sometimes used when a physician prescribes lethal medication for a patient to self-administer.
Do not resuscitate (DNR) order
The term _______ is sometimes used when a physician prescribes lethal medication for a patient to self-administer.
Bereavement
The term _______ is sometimes used when a physician prescribes lethal medication for a patient to self-administer.
Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)
The term _______ is sometimes used when a physician prescribes lethal medication for a patient to self-administer.
Thanatology
The term _______ is sometimes used when a physician prescribes lethal medication for a patient to self-administer.
Advance medical directive (AMD)
In cases in which a family demands to continue treatment for a loved one, even though there is no hope of improvement in the patient's condition, the hospital or physician may request that the court appoint a _______ to determine what the patient's wishes would be if he or she were able to speak for himself or herself.
Assisted suicide
In cases in which a family demands to continue treatment for a loved one, even though there is no hope of improvement in the patient's condition, the hospital or physician may request that the court appoint a _______ to determine what the patient's wishes would be if he or she were able to speak for himself or herself.
Proxy
In cases in which a family demands to continue treatment for a loved one, even though there is no hope of improvement in the patient's condition, the hospital or physician may request that the court appoint a _______ to determine what the patient's wishes would be if he or she were able to speak for himself or herself.
Conservator
In cases in which a family demands to continue treatment for a loved one, even though there is no hope of improvement in the patient's condition, the hospital or physician may request that the court appoint a _______ to determine what the patient's wishes would be if he or she were able to speak for himself or herself.
Euthanasia
In cases in which a family demands to continue treatment for a loved one, even though there is no hope of improvement in the patient's condition, the hospital or physician may request that the court appoint a _______ to determine what the patient's wishes would be if he or she were able to speak for himself or herself.
Durable power of attorney (DPA)
In cases in which a family demands to continue treatment for a loved one, even though there is no hope of improvement in the patient's condition, the hospital or physician may request that the court appoint a _______ to determine what the patient's wishes would be if he or she were able to speak for himself or herself.
Do not resuscitate (DNR) order
In cases in which a family demands to continue treatment for a loved one, even though there is no hope of improvement in the patient's condition, the hospital or physician may request that the court appoint a _______ to determine what the patient's wishes would be if he or she were able to speak for himself or herself.
Bereavement
In cases in which a family demands to continue treatment for a loved one, even though there is no hope of improvement in the patient's condition, the hospital or physician may request that the court appoint a _______ to determine what the patient's wishes would be if he or she were able to speak for himself or herself.
Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)
In cases in which a family demands to continue treatment for a loved one, even though there is no hope of improvement in the patient's condition, the hospital or physician may request that the court appoint a _______ to determine what the patient's wishes would be if he or she were able to speak for himself or herself.
Thanatology
In cases in which a family demands to continue treatment for a loved one, even though there is no hope of improvement in the patient's condition, the hospital or physician may request that the court appoint a _______ to determine what the patient's wishes would be if he or she were able to speak for himself or herself.
Advance medical directive (AMD)
A _______ is a legal document that states that an individual should not be resuscitated in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest.
Assisted suicide
A _______ is a legal document that states that an individual should not be resuscitated in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest.
Proxy
A _______ is a legal document that states that an individual should not be resuscitated in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest.
Conservator
A _______ is a legal document that states that an individual should not be resuscitated in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest.
Euthanasia
A _______ is a legal document that states that an individual should not be resuscitated in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest.
Durable power of attorney (DPA)
A _______ is a legal document that states that an individual should not be resuscitated in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest.
Do not resuscitate (DNR) order
A _______ is a legal document that states that an individual should not be resuscitated in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest.
Bereavement
A _______ is a legal document that states that an individual should not be resuscitated in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest.
Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)
A _______ is a legal document that states that an individual should not be resuscitated in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest.
Thanatology
A _______ is a legal document that states that an individual should not be resuscitated in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest.
Advance medical directive (AMD)
In 1990, Congress passed the _______. which mandates that patients be informed about the right to participate in medical decisions regarding their treatment.
Assisted suicide
In 1990, Congress passed the _______. which mandates that patients be informed about the right to participate in medical decisions regarding their treatment.
Proxy
In 1990, Congress passed the _______. which mandates that patients be informed about the right to participate in medical decisions regarding their treatment.
Conservator
In 1990, Congress passed the _______. which mandates that patients be informed about the right to participate in medical decisions regarding their treatment.
Euthanasia
In 1990, Congress passed the _______. which mandates that patients be informed about the right to participate in medical decisions regarding their treatment.
Durable power of attorney (DPA)
In 1990, Congress passed the _______. which mandates that patients be informed about the right to participate in medical decisions regarding their treatment.
Do not resuscitate (DNR) order
In 1990, Congress passed the _______. which mandates that patients be informed about the right to participate in medical decisions regarding their treatment.
Bereavement
In 1990, Congress passed the _______. which mandates that patients be informed about the right to participate in medical decisions regarding their treatment.
Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)
In 1990, Congress passed the _______. which mandates that patients be informed about the right to participate in medical decisions regarding their treatment.
Thanatology
In 1990, Congress passed the _______. which mandates that patients be informed about the right to participate in medical decisions regarding their treatment.
Advance medical directive (AMD)
The study of death and dying is known as _______.
Assisted suicide
The study of death and dying is known as _______.
Proxy
The study of death and dying is known as _______.
Conservator
The study of death and dying is known as _______.
Euthanasia
The study of death and dying is known as _______.
Durable power of attorney (DPA)
The study of death and dying is known as _______.
Do not resuscitate (DNR) order
The study of death and dying is known as _______.
Bereavement
The study of death and dying is known as _______.
Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)
The study of death and dying is known as _______.
Thanatology
The study of death and dying is known as _______.
Advance medical directive (AMD)
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Give two examples of end-of-life situations in which the court has been involved.
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9
Explain why a dying person or the person's family may wish to avoid using extreme measures to prolong life.
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10
This chapter describes several ways that society's treatment of death and dying has changed over the past 50 to 100 years. Which of these changes do you think are positive and which, if any, do you think are negative?
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11
List several examples of beliefs about death (the examples may or may not coincide with your own beliefs) .
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12
Explain the purpose of a DNR order.
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13
Explain the meaning of "death with dignity."
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14
Discontinuing life support and allowing a patient to die of the underlying disease is an example of _______

A) active euthanasia.
B) suicide.
C) passive euthanasia.
D) none of the above.
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_______ mandates that patients be informed about the right to participate in medical decisions regarding their treatment.

A) The Patient Self-Determination Act
B) A living will
C) A medical durable power of attorney
D) An advance medical directive
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16
How can death education help prepare people for eventually dealing with the death of a loved one?
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17
How can health care professionals prepare themselves to deal with end-of-life situations?
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18
An advance medical directive refers to _______

A) a living will.
B) a medical durable power of attorney.
C) a do not resuscitate order.
D) both a and b.
E) none of the above.
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19
Any intervention that hastens the death of a terminally ill patient can be considered _______

A) euthanasia.
B) voluntary euthanasia.
C) physician-assisted suicide.
D) suicide.
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20
The Death with Dignity act allows a physician to prescribe a lethal dose of medication to a(n) _______ patient.

A) adult
B) clinically depressed
C) elderly
D) terminally ill
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21
Describe your own beliefs and attitudes toward death and dying.
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22
As a health care professional, how would you respond to a patient who states that she wishes to die? Explain your answer.
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