Question 1

Oregon's law addressing those who are dying

Accepted Answer

Oregon's law, known as the Death with Dignity Act, is an assisted death law that allows terminally ill individuals to end their lives through the voluntary self-administration of lethal medications, expressly prescribed by a physician for that purpose.

Question 2

Give three examples of how grieving family members and friends establish some kind of completion process after a death has occurred.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary and might include:
​Legal pronouncement of death
​Observing a death ritual
​Planting a tree in the name of a person who is gone

Question 3

Dr.George L.Engel identified which process or stage of working through grief?

Accepted Answer

Dr. George L. Engel identified experiencing disbelief and shock over the loss as the initial process or stage of working through grief.

Question 4

An experienced health professional can move a dying client out of denial._________________________

Accepted Answer

cannot move

Question 5

How can health professionals help clients who have a life-threatening illness and/or are dying?

Accepted Answer

Health professionals need to prioritize their own self-care in order to avoid burnout or compassion fatigue, which can hinder their ability to provide effective care to their clients. Taking care of themselves first enables them to better assist their clients.

Another potentially helpful choice would be to encourage clients to speak openly about their feelings and preferences, and to provide emotional support throughout the process. However, this option is not listed.

Choices B, C, and D are not recommended as they can potentially harm the client and go against ethical principles of respecting autonomy and promoting the client's dignity and well-being.

Question 6

Individuals who receive news that their illness is life-threatening

Accepted Answer

When someone receives news that their illness is life-threatening, it means they may not have much time left to live. This realization can make them aware that death may be imminent.

Question 7

It has been said that the greatest grief comes from the loss of a(n)

Accepted Answer

The loss of a child is often considered the greatest grief a person can experience because it goes against the natural order of life. Parents expect to outlive their children and the death of a child is a deeply traumatic and distressing experience. It can have long-lasting effects on mental and emotional wellbeing.

Question 8

A person's age will in part determine how one reacts to grief._________________________

Accepted Answer

The way people react and cope with grief can vary based on their life experiences, cultural backgrounds, and personalities. However, age can also be a factor that influences how someone handles loss and grief. Different developmental stages and life experiences can impact a person's coping mechanisms, resilience, and ability to process and express emotions related to grief.

Question 9

The use of the term life-threatening allows for a place for hope and empowers a person to a higher degree of control over their grief and dying._________________________

Accepted Answer

Using the term life-threatening acknowledges the severity of the situation, but also leaves room for the possibility of recovery or improvement. This can give a person a sense of control over their situation and empower them to take action to improve their quality of life. It also allows for a more hopeful outlook, which can be beneficial for both the person and their loved ones.

Question 10

What are the differences between men and women experiencing grief and loss?

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Dr.Elisabeth Kübler-Ross learned through her research that there is a logical order to the stages a person experiences when dying._________________________

Accepted Answer

no order

Question 12

Which stage of grief is NOT one identified by Dr.Elisabeth Kübler- Ross?

Accepted Answer

While denial, anger, and deep sorrow are stages identified by Dr. Elisabeth Kübler- Ross in her model of grieving, feelings of guilt, anger, and frustration upon realization that the loss did occur are not one of her identified stages.

Question 13

It is easier for clients to work through their grief when the relationship has already experienced conflict and ambivalence._________________________

Accepted Answer

most difficult

Question 14

Anticipatory grief simplifies the grieving process later._________________________

Accepted Answer

Anticipatory grief allows individuals to process their emotions and feelings before the actual loss, making it easier to cope with the grieving process later. It also allows for important conversations and preparations to take place before the actual loss.

Question 15

Professional health care employees who work with chronically ill clients or those who have life-threatening illnesses should always keep their emotions distant from their clients.___________________________________

Accepted Answer

may not be able to

Question 16

From a cultural perspective,describe at least three different death rituals.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Federal law mandates that all medical facilities must inform their clients of the Patient Self-Determination Act._____________________________________________

Accepted Answer

only facilities that receive Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement

Question 18

When clients provide an advanced directive that specifies that no heroic measures be used,the professional should

Accepted Answer

The professional should always honor the client's wishes and follow the advanced directive, even if there may be hope for survival. Encouraging a client to move to a state with an assisted death law or to keep details of the directive from their family is not appropriate. The focus should be on respecting the client's autonomy and ensuring their wishes are upheld.

Question 19

Unresolved grief can cause

Accepted Answer

Unresolved grief can lead to chronic stress and can weaken the immune system, making a person more susceptible to stress-related medical diseases such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes.

Question 20

Explain how people grieve at a different rate and in different stages.

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 11: The Therapeutic Response to Clients Experiencing Loss, grief, dying and Death