Question 1

Felix is dying of cancer and is furious because he is the one dying and not his brother who smokes two packs of cigarettes a day.What stage of dying is this?

Accepted Answer

Felix is displaying anger, which is a common stage of dying according to the Kübler-Ross model.

Question 2

The three phases of being near death are ________________.

Accepted Answer

According to the Kübler-Ross model of the five stages of grief, the three phases of being near death are resistance, life review, and transcendence. Resistance is the initial stage where the person denies the reality of their imminent death. The second stage is life review where the person reflects on their life and experiences. The final stage is transcendence where the person comes to terms with their mortality and finds meaning and purpose in their life.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of mourning?

Accepted Answer

A ritualistic period of prayer after your father dies is an example of mourning, as it involves a culturally specific process of grieving and honoring the deceased. The other choices describe feelings of grief and loss, but do not necessarily involve the specific cultural or social rituals associated with mourning.

Question 4

When Roger was diagnosed with terminal cancer,he chose a program that maximizes his quality of life during his final weeks.What type of program is this called?

Accepted Answer

Palliative care is a type of care focused on relieving symptoms and maximizing the quality of life for patients who have a serious illness, such as terminal cancer. It is meant to provide comfort and support, rather than curative treatment.

Question 5

Which of the following is a characteristic of palliative care?

Accepted Answer

Palliative care places heavy emphasis on symptom relief and improving quality of life for patients who are facing terminal or chronic illnesses. It does not require a specific hospital ward or replace medical professionals with volunteers, and while a primary care provider may be involved, a team approach to care is often utilized.

Question 6

When Mario's secret lover dies,he cannot openly mourn for her because of the nature of their relationship.His feelings are referred to as ____________.

Accepted Answer

Disenfranchised grief refers to grief that cannot be openly acknowledged or that is not socially recognized. In this case, Mario's relationship with his lover was not socially accepted, leading to his inability to openly mourn her.

Question 7

Kyoko has special cultural behaviours she must demonstrate after the death of her child.This is an example of ______________.

Accepted Answer

Mourning refers to the cultural and social rituals and behaviors that are expected of an individual after the loss of a loved one, which may vary depending on the culture and religion. In this case, Kyoko has specific cultural behaviors to demonstrate after the death of her child, indicating that she is going through the process of mourning. Grief refers to the emotional and psychological response to the loss, while bereavement is the state of mourning after a loss. Disenfranchised grief occurs when a person's grief is not acknowledged or validated by others.

Question 8

When a dying person perceives his or her situation as "unfair," they are in the ________ stage of dying.

Accepted Answer

The anger stage of dying is when the person perceives the situation as unfair and may feel angry and frustrated about their illness or circumstances. This stage usually occurs after the denial stage, bargaining stage, and before the depression stage.

Question 9

Dolores feels like there is a void in her life since her husband died.This feeling is called _________.

Accepted Answer

Bereavement refers to the state of loss when someone close to an individual has died. In this context, Dolores is experiencing bereavement due to the death of her husband.

Question 10

Which of the following is true regarding aging and sexual changes?

Accepted Answer

As men age, their ability to get and maintain an erection can decrease due to factors such as decreased blood flow and lower levels of testosterone. The other options are not necessarily true for all individuals as sexual changes with aging can vary.

Question 11

Shiloh's grief counsellor has described the process of integrating the reality of the loss with everyday life and learning to feel better.She feels that Shiloh has reached this stage,which is called ________________.

Accepted Answer

The process described by the grief counselor of integrating the reality of the loss with everyday life and learning to feel better is known as grief work. Bereavement refers to the state of being deprived of someone through death, while grievance refers to a real or imagined situation that causes one to feel resentful or indignant. Anguish relief is not a commonly used term in the context of grief counseling.

Question 12

Dan's wife recently left him,and he is consequently experiencing a sense of severe loss known as (a)_____________.

Accepted Answer

A quasi-death experience refers to the emotional response to a significant loss that is not related to an actual death, such as the end of a relationship.

Question 13

Which of the following is a common grief reaction?

Accepted Answer

A frequent need to sigh is a common grief reaction. It is a reflexive deep inhale and exhale, which is often seen in people who are grieving or experiencing emotional distress. It is believed to be a way for the body to release tension and regulate emotions.

Question 14

Alden is slowly starting to feel better after his wife's death.He has worked hard to reduce his denial and cope with the pain of his loss.The process that Alden is going through is called ___________.

Accepted Answer

The process that Alden is going through is called grief work, which is the process of actively addressing and coping with one's grief and emotions after a loss. Bereavement refers to the state of having experienced a loss, while grievance is a complaint or resentment about something. Anguish relief is not a commonly used term in the context of grief and loss.

Question 15

Karen's sister was killed in a car accident.She feels a sense of closure after attending her sister's funeral.According to William Worden's grief work developmental tasks,which task has Karen completed?

Accepted Answer

Karen has completed the task of accepting the reality of the loss. The other tasks in William Worden's grief work developmental tasks are working through the pain of grief, adjusting to an environment in which her sister is missing, and emotionally relocating her sister and moving on with life. Karen may still have to work on the other tasks.

Question 16

A reported feeling of euphoria,contentment,and ecstasy is a part of the ________ phase of the near death experience.

Accepted Answer

The reported feeling of euphoria, contentment, and ecstasy is a part of the transcendence phase of the near-death experience. This phase is characterized by a sense of oneness with a higher power, a feeling of peace and love, and a loss of fear of death.

Question 17

A common reaction to grief may include feelings of physical distress lasting from 20 minutes to ______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A common reaction to grief may include...

Question 18

Kimberly's family has no interaction with her dying grandmother.This avoidance can result in her grandmother's ________.

Accepted Answer

Social death refers to a person being isolated and having no social interactions or relationships, which can lead to feelings of loneliness, depression, and eventually physical decline. In this case, Kimberly's family's avoidance of her dying grandmother means that she is experiencing social death by not having any interaction with her family members during her final days.

Question 19

Flora promises to accept her death only if she lives to see her new grandchild.This is an example of what stage of dying?

Accepted Answer

Flora is trying to make a deal or a bargain with the situation, hoping that if she gets to see her new grandchild, she will be okay with accepting her death. This is a clear indication of the bargaining stage of dying.

Question 20

Laura feels an intense loss,separation,and change in self-perception after retiring.This is an example of a(n)_________________.

Accepted Answer

The experience described by Laura after retiring, including feelings of loss, separation, and change in self-perception, is similar to a quasi-death experience. This term refers to any experience that involves a significant loss or change that resembles a death in terms of its impact on an individual's life. Retiring from a long-term career can certainly qualify as such an experience.

Quiz 22: Preparing for Aging, Dying, and Death