Question 1

Which of these is NOT a key consideration for exploring the hospice option?

Accepted Answer

The readiness of family members for the person to die is not a primary consideration for exploring hospice care. Hospice care focuses on the patient's needs, comfort, and quality of life at the end of life, rather than the readiness of family members for the person's death.

Question 2

Which aspect of death is MOST highly influenced by culture?

Accepted Answer

Mourning practices, including rituals and behaviors surrounding death, are most highly influenced by cultural norms and traditions. These can vary significantly between different cultures, dictating how individuals and communities respond to and commemorate the death of a loved one.

Question 3

Before she died, Lee completed a document specifying her wishes to be taken off life support should she be in a position where she could not speak for herself and her recovery was all but impossible. Because the form did not give authority to anyone else to speak for her, Lee's document was MOST likely a(n):

Accepted Answer

A living will is a legal document that outlines a person's wishes regarding medical treatment in circumstances where they are no longer able to express informed consent, especially concerning end-of-life care. It does not designate another person to make decisions on their behalf, which matches the description given.

Question 4

In the country of Felixville, when someone's spouse dies, it is expected that the living spouse will walk around with a cat on top of his or her head for a week. In this country, the behavior would be considered:

Accepted Answer

This behavior is a specific cultural practice for mourning in Felixville, making it a mourning ritual.

Question 5

The feelings that arise after someone near us dies are called:

Accepted Answer

Grief is the emotional response to the loss of someone close, encompassing a range of feelings such as sadness, anger, and confusion.

Question 6

The grieving process is much ____ than most people believe it to be.

Accepted Answer

The grieving process is often longer than most people believe, as it can take a significant amount of time for individuals to work through their feelings and come to terms with their loss.

Question 7

While they differ in some respects, both a living will and a durable power of attorney:

Accepted Answer

The answer of While they differ in some respects, both...

Question 8

Before another individual's death, some people go through a period of:

Accepted Answer

Anticipatory grief refers to the grief that people may experience prior to the actual death of someone. This can occur when a death is expected, such as in cases of terminal illness, allowing individuals to begin the grieving process before the loss occurs.

Question 9

Paula's husband is terminally ill and recently she finds herself crying whenever she looks at him. A likely explanation for Paula's reaction is:

Accepted Answer

Paula's reaction is likely due to anticipatory grief, which is the grief that occurs before death (in this case, her husband's impending death). It involves mourning the loss of someone's presence in one's life before the loss actually occurs.

Question 10

In order to determine if a person is cognitively or legally able to make end-of-life decisions, their ____ and ____ are assessed.

Accepted Answer

Capacity and competency are the key factors assessed to determine if a person is cognitively or legally able to make end-of-life decisions. Capacity refers to the mental ability to understand the nature and effects of one's actions, while competency is a legal determination of one's ability to make decisions.

Question 11

Instead of conceptualizing the final stage of grief as "recovery," it might be better thought of as:

Accepted Answer

The final stage of grief is often conceptualized as coming to terms with the loss, which involves learning to live with it rather than forgetting or completely overcoming the emotions associated with it.

Question 12

For most European Americans, ____ would be the BEST example of a mourning ritual.

Accepted Answer

Wearing black is a common mourning ritual among European Americans, symbolizing grief and respect for the deceased.

Question 13

Which is the best advice for an individual trying to overcome grief?

Accepted Answer

Expressing emotions is a healthy way to deal with grief. It allows individuals to process their feelings and begin the healing process. Strengthening ties to the deceased, repressing the loss, or trying to live as if the deceased were still alive can hinder the grieving process and prevent healing.

Question 14

Chung is trying to get through numerous conflicting emotions and come to grips with his bereavement. Chung is involved in:

Accepted Answer

Grief work refers to the process of dealing with and working through the emotional responses to loss, such as bereavement.

Question 15

Finding effective ways to say good-bye to the deceased is one way of:

Accepted Answer

Finding effective ways to say good-bye helps in loosening ties to the deceased, allowing individuals to process their grief and move forward.

Question 16

Mourning is BEST defined as the way a person:

Accepted Answer

Mourning refers to the outward expression of grief, which includes rituals and other actions related to the loss of a loved one.

Question 17

Bereavement is best defined as the:

Accepted Answer

Bereavement refers to the state or condition that results from the loss of a loved one through death, encompassing the experience of losing someone significant.

Question 18

Which of these rights is NOT protected by the Patient Self-Determination Act?

Accepted Answer

The Patient Self-Determination Act primarily ensures that patients are informed of their rights to make decisions about their medical care, including the right to accept or refuse treatment and to make advance healthcare directives. It does not specifically guarantee the right to choose their own path of treatment, as treatment options can be limited by healthcare providers based on medical necessity, available resources, and other factors.

Question 19

Nathan wants to be sure that, in the event he is incapable of communicating, no life support will be used even if doctors want to keep him alive. He also wants to give his wife the legal right to speak for him in that situation. In order to do all this with one document, Nathan should complete a(n):

Accepted Answer

A healthcare power of attorney grants someone the legal right to make healthcare decisions on another's behalf, which would allow Nathan's wife to speak for him and make decisions about life support if he is unable to communicate his wishes.

Question 20

Grief work is BEST defined as the:

Accepted Answer

Grief work refers to the psychological process of coming to terms with bereavement, involving the emotional and cognitive processing of loss.

Quiz 16: The Final Passage: Dying and Bereavement