Question 1

One of the most important, yet difficult, parts of creating a final scenario is​
A) ​deciding what should be specified in a living will.
B) ​determining what will happen to assets after death.
C) ​the process of separation from family and friends.
D) ​deciding about burial, cremation or some other disposal.

Accepted Answer

The process of separation from family and friends is considered one of the most emotionally challenging aspects of creating a final scenario, as it involves confronting the reality of leaving loved ones behind.

Question 2

Jessica, a 78-year-old never married woman is making end-of-life decisions for herself. It is particularly important that she _____.​
A) ​be legally competent to make her own end-of-life decisions
B) ​be close enough to death that the decisions are meaningful
C) ​have at least two family members sign off on her decisions
D) ​find a lawyer who will fight her family should they disagree

Accepted Answer

It is critical for Jessica to be legally competent to make her own end-of-life decisions. This means that she has the mental capacity to make informed decisions about her medical treatment and care. Without legal competency, her wishes may not be respected or followed.

Question 3

The Patient Self-Determination Act (1990) requires most health care facilities to provide information to patients in writing that they have several rights. Which of the following is included in these rights?​
A) ​to create a durable power of attorney for health care
B) ​to accept or refuse medical treatment
C) ​to have their physician create an advance directive
D) ​to assign conservatorship

Accepted Answer

The Patient Self-Determination Act includes the right to accept or refuse medical treatment. While creating a durable power of attorney for health care or an advance directive may be recommended, they are not explicitly included in the patient's rights under the act. Assigning conservatorship is also not a right included in the act.

Question 4

"I want to be out in nature - feel the wind and the rain as I take my last breaths and then be buried in the woods to become a part of the next generation trees." This statement reflects a​
A) ​planning of end-of-life.
B) ​final scenario.
C) ​living will.
D) ​life review.

Accepted Answer

The answer of "I want to be out in nature...

Question 5

Before he dies, Juan is checking his insurance, rewriting his will, and making arrangements for his funeral. Juan is dealing with​
A) ​end-of-life issues.
B) ​bereavement.
C) ​thanatology.
D) ​grief work.

Accepted Answer

Juan is dealing with end-of-life issues, which include preparing for his death and making arrangements for his funeral. Thanatology refers to the study of death and dying, while bereavement and grief work are typically used to describe the emotional and psychological responses to loss experienced by those who have survived a death.

Question 6

Who makes the decision as top whether an individual is competent to make his or her own end-of-life decisions?​
A) ​the physician
B) ​family members
C) ​the court
D) ​a mediator

Accepted Answer

The court has the legal authority to determine whether an individual is competent to make their own end-of-life decisions. This determination is made based on evidence presented by medical professionals, family members, and other experts. Ultimately, the court's decision will override any objections or opinions from physicians or family members.

Question 7

Anita has recently learned that she suffers from a progressive neurological disease that will, in time, rob her of her ability to make decisions for herself. She and her husband go to an attorney, and ask for a document that assigns the husband as the person who will act as her agent for medical decisions when she is no longer able to do so for herself. The document they are requesting is called a ____.​
A) ​living will
B) ​Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order
C) ​health care power of attorney
D) ​state enforced active euthanasia contract

Accepted Answer

A health care power of attorney is a legal document that designates someone to make medical decisions on behalf of another person if they are unable to make their own decisions. This is exactly what Anita and her husband are requesting in this scenario. A living will, on the other hand, typically outlines specific medical treatments that a person does or does not want if they become incapacitated. A DNR order is a medical order that instructs healthcare providers not to perform CPR if someone's heart stops beating. A state enforced active euthanasia contract is not a real legal document, but rather a hypothetical concept that would involve a government enforcing euthanasia of certain individuals.

Question 8

Two paramedics arrive at a home where a middle-aged man has had a seizure from which he has not regained consciousness. As they are evaluating him, his heart begins to beat very erratically and stops but before they can take further action, his wife hands them a document signed by her husband and his physician that causes them to cease their efforts to restart his heart. Which document did the wife most likely produce?​
A) a durable power of attorney for health care​
B) ​a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order
C) ​a recent competency evaluation
D) ​a warrant of ongoing conservatorship

Accepted Answer

The wife most likely produced a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order, which is a legal document signed by a patient and their physician that instructs medical personnel not to attempt resuscitation in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest. A durable power of attorney for health care, while a relevant document, would not instruct the paramedics to cease resuscitation efforts in the same way that a DNR order would. A recent competency evaluation and a warrant of ongoing conservatorship would not be relevant in this situation.

Question 9

________ issues involve topics pertaining to the management of the final phase of life, after-death disposition of the body and memorial services, and distribution of assets.​
A) ​Mortological
B) ​Thanatological
C) ​End-of-life
D) ​Morticolegal

Accepted Answer

End-of-life issues refer to the decisions and processes that occur in the final stage of a person's life, including medical treatment, end-of-life care, and after-death arrangements for the body and assets. Mortological refers to the study of death and dying, while thanatological refers to the psychological and social aspects of death and dying. Morticolegal pertains to legal issues related to death, such as autopsy, death investigation, and inheritance disputes.

Question 10

________ care focuses on providing relief from pain and other symptoms at any point during the disease process.​
A) ​Osteopathic
B) ​Rehabilitation
C) ​Hospice
D) ​Palliative

Accepted Answer

Palliative care is focused on providing relief from pain and other symptoms at any point during the disease process, from diagnosis to end-of-life care. It is not restricted to end-of-life care like hospice care, and it does not focus on rehabilitation or osteopathic treatments.

Question 11

At what point would a physician MOST LIKELY suggest hospice care?​
A) ​When nothing else can be done to save the patient
B) ​When the patient's insurance has declined to pay for future treatment
C) ​When the physician no longer wants to treat the patient
D) ​When another physician would be better suited for the patient's care

Accepted Answer

Hospice care is usually recommended when the patient's condition has advanced to the terminal stage, and there are no other treatment options available to cure or control the disease or illness. The primary goal of hospice care is to provide comfort and support to the patient in their final days, rather than trying to cure their illness. It is generally recommended when the patient's life expectancy is less than six months.

Question 12

A "Do Not Resuscitate" order pertains to efforts to restore functioning of the​
A) ​kidneys
B) ​spinal cord
C) ​liver
D) ​heart

Accepted Answer

A "Do Not Resuscitate" (DNR) order is a medical directive that specifies that in the event that a patient's heart stops beating or they stop breathing, medical personnel should not perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to try to restore the functioning of the heart. Instead, the patient is allowed to pass away peacefully. Therefore, the correct choice is D, heart.

Question 13

Having hospice services available to people at home is a viable option for many more people. Who are the primary providers for such services?​
A) ​specially trained professionals
B) ​family and friends
C) ​volunteers with minimal training
D) ​only licensed physicians

Accepted Answer

Hospice services require specially trained professionals such as nurses, social workers, and spiritual care providers to deliver quality end-of-life care to patients and their families. While family and friends can provide support, hospice professionals are necessary to provide medical care and manage symptoms. Volunteers may also be utilized, but they usually require minimal training and work under the supervision of trained professionals. Licensed physicians may be involved in the process, but they are not the primary providers of hospice services.

Question 14

As Laurie's health was deteriorating, she knew that she had very little time left to live. Her husband asked her if she wanted to go back to the hospital.She smiled and said, "If I have to die,I want to be here at home with you." Laurie and her husband are discussing her​
A) ​final scenario.
B) ​end-of-life issues.
C) ​desire for euthanasia.
D) ​durable power of attorney for health care.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As Laurie's health was deteriorating, she knew...

Question 15

What do a living will and a durable power of attorney for health care share in common?​
A) ​They are both ways in which end-of-life decisions can be made known.
B) ​They both designate the person's parent(s) as their ad-libitum decision-maker.
C) ​They are both recognized by the state but not by federal bodies.
D) ​They can both be over-ridden by a "2PO," or a "two-physician order."

Accepted Answer

Both a living will and a durable power of attorney for health care are legal documents that allow individuals to make end-of-life decisions and specify their wishes for medical care in the event that they are unable to communicate or make decisions for themselves. Both documents can help ensure that an individual's wishes are respected and followed.

Question 16

When family members or other surrogates must make decisions about end-of-life care for someone else, they are​
A) ​mostly in agreement with patients' desires.
B) ​unwilling to talk about patients' end-of-life issues.
C) ​typically not competent to make such decisions.
D) ​often wrong about what patients really want.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that family members or other surrogates often have incorrect assumptions about what their loved ones want in terms of end-of-life care. This can lead to decisions that do not align with the patient's wishes. It is important for patients to express their end-of-life preferences in advance and for surrogates to have a clear understanding of those wishes.

Question 17

Which of the following individuals has opted for hospice care?​
A) ​Janet, whose treatment plan focuses on making her comfortable, managing her pain, and letting her die with dignity
B) ​Willetta, who is refusing all medical care or intervention for her illness, including pain management and comfort care
C) ​Kathleen, who is staying in a hospital so her doctors can use experimental treatments to cure her disease
D) ​Blake, who is seeking the assistance of alternative medicine to treat his illness

Accepted Answer

Hospice care is a type of care that focuses on improving the quality of life for individuals who are terminally ill, rather than attempting to cure their disease. Janet's treatment plan focusing on making her comfortable and managing her pain suggests that she has opted for hospice care. Willetta's refusal of medical care and intervention indicates that she may have chosen to forego all forms of care, including hospice. Kathleen's desire for experimental treatments suggests that she is still seeking a cure for her disease, rather than opting for palliative care. Blake's search for alternative medicine does not necessarily indicate whether he has opted for hospice care or not.

Question 18

The hospice philosophy is best summarized as​
A) ​"prevent death at all costs."
B) ​"promote death with dignity."
C) ​"die a drug-free death."
D) ​"everyone should die at home."

Accepted Answer

The hospice philosophy centers around promoting death with dignity, which includes managing pain and symptoms while providing emotional and spiritual support for the patient and their loved ones. Hospice care is meant to enhance the quality of life for those who are near the end of their lives, rather than attempting to cure their underlying condition.

Question 19

Harold has decided that he does not want to have his life prolonged by life-support machines should he ever become so injured or ill that he needs them. He decides to create a document where his wishes about life support and other treatments will be clearly stated. Harold is going to write a what is best described as a ____.​
A) living will​
B) ​fiscal proxy
C) ​Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order
D) ​writ of habeas corpus

Accepted Answer

A living will is a legal document in which an individual specifies their wishes regarding medical treatment in case they are unable to communicate their own wishes due to illness or incapacity. It usually includes instructions about life-sustaining treatment, resuscitation, and other medical procedures.

Question 20

How does hospice differ from traditional medical care?​
A) ​Hospicecannot be coveredby insurance because the person will die.
B) ​Hospice does not utilize drugs for the treatment of pain.
C) ​Hospice provides experimental treatments that offer limited hope.
D) ​Hospice emphasizes a comfortable and dignified death, not cure.

Accepted Answer

Hospice differs from traditional medical care because it emphasizes a comfortable and dignified death, rather than focusing on curing or treating the illness. Hospice care aims to improve the quality of life for the patient and their family during the end-of-life process. Unlike traditional medical care, hospice does not provide experimental treatments that offer limited hope, nor does it focus solely on providing drugs for pain relief. Hospice care is typically covered by insurance and can be provided in a variety of settings, including the patient's home, a hospice facility, or a nursing home.

Quiz 16: The Final Passage: Dying and Bereavement

One of the most important, yet difficult, parts of creating a final scenario is​

Jessica, a 78-year-old never married woman is making end-of-life decisions for herself. It is particularly important that she _____.​

The Patient Self-Determination Act (1990) requires most health care facilities to provide information to patients in writing that they have several rights. Which of the following is included in these rights?​

"I want to be out in nature - feel the wind and the rain as I take my last breaths and then be buried in the woods to become a part of the next generation trees." This statement reflects a​

Before he dies, Juan is checking his insurance, rewriting his will, and making arrangements for his funeral. Juan is dealing with​

Who makes the decision as top whether an individual is competent to make his or her own end-of-life decisions?​

________ issues involve topics pertaining to the management of the final phase of life, after-death disposition of the body and memorial services, and distribution of assets.​

________ care focuses on providing relief from pain and other symptoms at any point during the disease process.​

At what point would a physician MOST LIKELY suggest hospice care?​

A "Do Not Resuscitate" order pertains to efforts to restore functioning of the​

Having hospice services available to people at home is a viable option for many more people. Who are the primary providers for such services?​

As Laurie's health was deteriorating, she knew that she had very little time left to live. Her husband asked her if she wanted to go back to the hospital.She smiled and said, "If I have to die,I want to be here at home with you." Laurie and her husband are discussing her​

What do a living will and a durable power of attorney for health care share in common?​

When family members or other surrogates must make decisions about end-of-life care for someone else, they are​

Which of the following individuals has opted for hospice care?​

The hospice philosophy is best summarized as​

How does hospice differ from traditional medical care?​

One of the most important, yet difficult, parts of creating a final scenario is

Jessica, a 78-year-old never married woman is making end-of-life decisions for herself. It is particularly important that she _____.

The Patient Self-Determination Act (1990) requires most health care facilities to provide information to patients in writing that they have several rights. Which of the following is included in these rights?

"I want to be out in nature - feel the wind and the rain as I take my last breaths and then be buried in the woods to become a part of the next generation trees." This statement reflects a

Before he dies, Juan is checking his insurance, rewriting his will, and making arrangements for his funeral. Juan is dealing with

Who makes the decision as top whether an individual is competent to make his or her own end-of-life decisions?

________ issues involve topics pertaining to the management of the final phase of life, after-death disposition of the body and memorial services, and distribution of assets.

________ care focuses on providing relief from pain and other symptoms at any point during the disease process.

At what point would a physician MOST LIKELY suggest hospice care?

A "Do Not Resuscitate" order pertains to efforts to restore functioning of the

Having hospice services available to people at home is a viable option for many more people. Who are the primary providers for such services?

As Laurie's health was deteriorating, she knew that she had very little time left to live. Her husband asked her if she wanted to go back to the hospital.She smiled and said, "If I have to die,I want to be here at home with you." Laurie and her husband are discussing her

What do a living will and a durable power of attorney for health care share in common?

When family members or other surrogates must make decisions about end-of-life care for someone else, they are

Which of the following individuals has opted for hospice care?

The hospice philosophy is best summarized as

How does hospice differ from traditional medical care?