Question 1

Which of the following describes a problem with the disengagement theory and its approach to death?

Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

Which of the following diseases caused 3.4% of Canadian men to die in 2008?

Accepted Answer

C

Question 3

Death in Canada today most often takes place in which of the following locations?

Accepted Answer

In Canada, most deaths happen in hospitals or nursing homes. While there is a growing preference for dying at home or in hospice, a significant number of people die in healthcare facilities due to the availability of medical care and monitoring.

Question 4

In 1926,what percentage of deaths occurred in infants and children under the age of five?

Accepted Answer

In 1926, approximately 1/3 of all deaths occurred in infants and children under the age of five, reflecting the high child mortality rates of the time due to diseases and conditions that are now largely preventable or treatable.

Question 5

Erikson's (1963)theory of ego development says that,in the last stage of life,a person reviews his/her life,ties up loose ends,and prepares for death.What does Erikson call this process?

Accepted Answer

Erikson calls this process ego integrity, which involves looking back on one's life and feeling a sense of satisfaction and fulfillment with what they have accomplished. It is important in preparing for death and accepting the end of life. The other options are not accurate descriptions of this process.

Question 6

According to a study by Menec and colleagues (2007),where did most people aged 85+ have the greatest likelihood of dying?

Accepted Answer

Most people aged 85 and older had the greatest likelihood of dying in a nursing home, according to the study by Menec and colleagues (2007).

Question 7

According to Wilkins (2006),which type of stress has an especially strong effect on older women?

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Question 8

In the ancient past,how did people perceive death and dying?

Accepted Answer

In ancient times, death was often perceived as a mysterious transition since people did not have a clear understanding of what happened after a person died. Many cultures had rituals and beliefs around death and the journey of the soul after death, which further supports the idea that death was seen as a mysterious and unknown process.

Question 9

According to the text,how do most seniors view their deaths?

Accepted Answer

According to the text, most seniors view their deaths as a distant event. The text states that "in one study, the majority of seniors viewed their own deaths as something that might happen in the distant future, rather than as an impending event."

Question 10

Today,most people die of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Chronic illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are the leading causes of death worldwide. Acute illnesses and accidents can also contribute to mortality rates, but they are not as prevalent as chronic illnesses. While poverty can lead to health issues and increase the risk of death, it is not a direct cause of death.

Question 11

According to Motiwala and colleagues (2006),where did almost half of deaths in Ontario occur in 2001-2002?

Accepted Answer

According to Motiwala and colleagues (2006), almost half of deaths in Ontario occurred in hospitals in 2001-2002.

Question 12

Your cousin has cancer,and although she is not in pain,she has only a few months to live.According to Motiwala and colleagues (2006),where will your cousin most likely die?

Accepted Answer

Motiwala and colleagues (2006) found that the majority of patients with terminal illness prefer to die at home if possible. Given that your cousin is not in pain, it is likely that she may also prefer to die at home surrounded by loved ones. Hospice care can also be provided at home, which may further support this choice. While dying in a hospital or nursing home is also possible, it is less likely to align with your cousin's preferences if she has expressed a desire to die at home.

Question 13

Which of the following diseases caused 23% of all Canadian deaths in 2008?

Accepted Answer

According to Statistics Canada, heart disease caused 23% of all Canadian deaths in 2008.

Question 14

In 2008,which of the following diseases caused a higher percentage of death for men than for women?

Accepted Answer

Malignant neoplasms (cancer) caused a higher percentage of death for men than for women in 2008, as men generally have higher cancer mortality rates compared to women.

Question 15

Life expectancy at birth in 2006-2008 stood at 78.5 years for males and at what age for females?

Accepted Answer

The question asks for the life expectancy at birth for females in 2006-2008. The life expectancy for males is given as 78.5 years. Since females generally have a longer life expectancy than males, the answer must be higher than 78.5 years. The only option that satisfies this criteria is C) 83.1 years.

Question 16

Which of the following is true according to the disengagement theory?

Accepted Answer

According to the disengagement theory, as people become more aware of their own mortality, they naturally begin to withdraw from social life. This is a normal and healthy part of the aging process, and can help individuals prepare for the end of life. Therefore, option C is the only choice that is true according to the disengagement theory.

Question 17

According to the National Population Health Survey (NPHS),which of the following items increases the risk of death?

Accepted Answer

Functional limitation increases the risk of death because it can lead to a decline in physical and mental health, which can make it more difficult to recover from illness or injury.

Question 18

In 2008,what percentage of deaths were senior deaths?

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Question 19

Which of the following individuals exemplifies the concept of social death?

Accepted Answer

Social death refers to the loss of social roles, importance, and connections to others that can occur when a person becomes physically or mentally debilitated. Mary's dementia likely hinders her ability to maintain social connections and roles, leading to social death. George is still mobile and may not have experienced social death. Phillip's living situation in a nursing home may or may not lead to social death, depending on his ability to maintain social connections. Gertrude's age does not necessarily indicate social death.

Question 20

Which of the following is considered as a "disease of old age?"

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 14: Death, dying, and Bereavement