Question 1

On average, about how many year(s) separates the death of one parent from the other?
A)1
B)3
C)8
D)13

Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

In talking to a parent after the loss of a child, the text advises that
A)you should change the subject when the parent mentions the child's name.
B)you should try to commiserate by saying that the child's case was bungled by the physicians.
C)you should avoid the parent because you are uncomfortable.
D)you should allow the parent to express grief without holding back.

Accepted Answer

Allowing the parent to express grief without holding back is important for their healing process. It acknowledges their pain and provides them with a supportive space to share their feelings. Changing the subject, blaming physicians, or avoiding the parent can invalidate their feelings and hinder the grieving process.

Question 3

When a fetus does not reach full term and life is terminated through a miscarriage, it is known as _______________.
A)induced abortion
B)spontaneous abortion
C)still birth
D)preemie

Accepted Answer

Spontaneous abortion is the medical term for a miscarriage, which is the natural loss of a fetus before it is able to survive independently, typically before 20 weeks of pregnancy.

Question 4

How many women in America suffer the loss of a pregnancy annually?
A)1 million
B)2 million
C)3 million
D)4 million

Accepted Answer

Approximately 1 million women in America experience pregnancy loss annually, which includes miscarriages and stillbirths.

Question 5

On average, veterinarians in the United States tend to euthanize around _____ animal(s) per month.
A)1
B)3
C)8
D)13

Accepted Answer

On average, veterinarians in the United States tend to euthanize around 8 animals per month. This number can vary based on the type of practice and location.

Question 6

There are many ways for children to cope with the loss of the parent. Which one is not one mentioned in your textbook?
A)Writing down their thoughts
B)Running
C)Story telling
D)Drawing and music

Accepted Answer

Storytelling is not mentioned in the textbook as a way for children to cope with the loss of a parent.

Question 7

Which of these statements regarding neonatal or perinatal bereavement is true ?
A)Parents of children who die at birth often have a difficult time realizing their loss.
B)When a couple loses a neonate, it is helpful if the woman can become pregnant again to help the couple through the grieving period.
C)Mourning the death of a fetus or newborn baby differs from mourning the death of another loved one because parents must suffer detachment without identification.
D)A baptism can never be performed when the infant is born dead.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of these statements regarding neonatal or...

Question 8

Bonding between parent and child first occurs
A)the first time the baby is held.
B)during planning of the pregnancy.
C)after the first fetal movements.
D)after confirmation of pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

Bonding can begin during the planning of the pregnancy as parents start to form emotional connections and expectations about their future child.

Question 9

Most people who use online support groups to deal with perinatal loss of a child are from what group?
A)Young, middle-class, Asian, females
B)Older, white, female, with a high-school education
C)Young, white, female, and well educated
D)Older, Asian, females with a graduate degree

Accepted Answer

Most individuals who utilize online support groups for coping with perinatal loss tend to be young, white, female, and well-educated. This demographic may be more inclined to seek and access online resources for support.

Question 10

The sudden unexplained death of an infant where no cause is found through a postmortem examination is called __________.
A)SUDS
B)SIDS
C)NDE
D)NCF

Accepted Answer

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the term used to describe the sudden unexplained death of an infant where no cause is found through a postmortem examination.

Question 11

What is an emerging service for pets in the 21st century according to your textbook?
A)Pet hospice service
B)Pet cemetery
C)Pet hotels
D)Pet euthanasia

Accepted Answer

Pet hospice service is an emerging service in the 21st century, focusing on providing end-of-life care for pets in the comfort of their own homes, reflecting a growing trend towards more compassionate and personalized care for pets as they near the end of their lives.

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true regarding how a child grieves the loss of a parent?
A)Children ages 3 to 5 talk freely about the deceased parent.
B)Children from 9 to 11 tend to sleep with the surviving parents, suck their thumb, wet the bed, and have bad dreams.
C)Children aged 12 to 14 avoid feelings and information about the illness and grieve alone.
D)Children ages 6 to 8 seem overwhelmed by their grief and do not like to talk about the deceased individual.

Accepted Answer

Children aged 12 to 14 often avoid discussing their feelings and may prefer to grieve privately, distancing themselves from others.

Question 13

Which is not an example of a bereavement practice following the death of a Native American child?
A)Navajo have an elaborate four-day preparation and burial of the body.
B)The Sioux have an elaborate four-day preparation and burial of the body.
C)The Navajo bury a traditional hatchet in the casket to ward off demons.
D)The Sioux bury a dream catcher in the casket to ward off demons.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which is not an example of a...

Question 14

SIDS is the most common cause of death of infants between _______ and ______ months of age.
A)birth; 6 months
B)1 month; 24 months
C)1 month; 12 months
D)6 months; 18 months

Accepted Answer

SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) is most commonly seen in infants between 1 month and 12 months of age, with the highest risk period being 2 to 4 months.

Question 15

Many times a child's first experience with death is that of a ____________.
A)pet
B)sibling
C)parent
D)grandparent

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many times a child's first experience with...

Question 16

The death of a ______________ is one of the most grievous of losses.
A)pet
B)child
C)sibling
D)parent

Accepted Answer

The death of a child is often considered one of the most grievous of losses due to the profound emotional impact it has on parents and the disruption of the natural order, where parents typically expect to pass away before their children.

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true regarding the loss of a parent in childhood?
A)The grief period is shorter for children than for adults.
B)Initial reactions to the death of a parent are more intense.
C)Adolescents show different patterns of grief compared to younger children.
D)Children are more likely to distract themselves and use fantasy to cope.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following statements is true...

Question 18

Which of the following statements is false regarding the impact of the death of the child on a marriage?
A)Husband and wives with a good marital relationship prior to a child's death often become closer through the tragedy that shattered their lives.
B)Wives and husbands with a poor marital relationship prior to a child's death often become closer through the tragedy.
C)A strong marriage may collapse with the death of the child.
D)The strain of the death of a child should not be a test of the marriage if the marriage was strong prior to the child's death.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following statements is false...

Question 19

When a sibling is dying,
A)the energies of parents seem to be directed toward the dying child.
B)healthy siblings may be distressed and feel guilty about being healthy.
C)young healthy siblings may demonstrate increased behavior problems.
D)energies of parents seem to be directed toward the dying child, and so healthy siblings may be distressed and feel guilty about being healthy, and young healthy siblings may demonstrate increased behavior problems.

Accepted Answer

All the statements provided in options A, B, and C are true and are encompassed in option D, which summarizes the effects on both the parents and the healthy siblings when a sibling is dying. Parents often focus their attention on the dying child, which can lead to feelings of guilt, distress, and behavioral problems in the healthy siblings.

Question 20

The loss of an adult child brings about the following feelings except which?
A)Their death is against the order of nature.
B)Interpretation is of punishment for their own shortcomings.
C)Self-image seems to be destroyed.
D)Life seems fair for their grandchildren since they might be young and not aware of what is going on.

Accepted Answer

The loss of an adult child is often perceived as against the natural order, can lead to feelings of self-blame or punishment for perceived shortcomings, and may result in a shattered self-image. However, the notion that life seems fair for their grandchildren because they might be young and unaware does not directly relate to the feelings experienced by the grieving parents themselves. It's more about the perception of the grandchildren's situation rather than the parents' emotional response to their loss.

Quiz 14: Grieving Throughout the Life Cycle

On average, about how many year(s) separates the death of one parent from the other?

In talking to a parent after the loss of a child, the text advises that

When a fetus does not reach full term and life is terminated through a miscarriage, it is known as _______________.

How many women in America suffer the loss of a pregnancy annually?

On average, veterinarians in the United States tend to euthanize around _____ animal(s) per month.

There are many ways for children to cope with the loss of the parent. Which one is not one mentioned in your textbook?

Which of these statements regarding neonatal or perinatal bereavement is true ?

Bonding between parent and child first occurs

Most people who use online support groups to deal with perinatal loss of a child are from what group?

The sudden unexplained death of an infant where no cause is found through a postmortem examination is called __________.

What is an emerging service for pets in the 21st century according to your textbook?

Which of the following statements is true regarding how a child grieves the loss of a parent?

Which is not an example of a bereavement practice following the death of a Native American child?

SIDS is the most common cause of death of infants between _ and months of age.

Many times a child's first experience with death is that of a ____________.

The death of a ______________ is one of the most grievous of losses.

Which of the following statements is true regarding the loss of a parent in childhood?

Which of the following statements is false regarding the impact of the death of the child on a marriage?

When a sibling is dying,

The loss of an adult child brings about the following feelings except which?