Question 1

Identify a true statement about children's understanding of death.

Accepted Answer

At the age of 9 or 10, children start to grasp the biological and irreversible nature of death, moving beyond earlier, more simplistic or magical thinking about the subject.

Question 2

Which of the following factors predicts mortality in the elderly age group?

Accepted Answer

Reduced life satisfaction has been found to be a predictor of mortality in the elderly age group. Close family relationships, reduced terminal illness, and strong mental health have been associated with better health outcomes but do not necessarily predict mortality.

Question 3

The major cause of death in the age group 15 to 19 is

Accepted Answer

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), unintentional injuries, including those from motor vehicle crashes, drowning, poisoning, and falls, are the leading cause of death among teenagers aged 15 to 19 in the United States.

Question 4

The main cause of premature death in adulthood is sudden death due to

Accepted Answer

According to statistics, heart disease is the leading cause of death in adults. Sudden death due to heart attack or other cardiovascular diseases is a significant contributor to premature death in adulthood. Accidents, homicide, and AIDS are also causes of premature death, but they do not have the same frequency as heart disease.

Question 5

_____ is a common cause of death among infants,in which an infant simply stops breathing.

Accepted Answer

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is a common cause of death among infants, in which an infant simply stops breathing. Preterm birth (A) refers to birth before 37 weeks of gestation and can lead to a number of health complications for the infant, but it is not directly related to SIDS. Yunnan sudden death syndrome (C) is a rare condition that occurs in specific regions of China and is not related to SIDS. Infant respiratory distress syndrome (D) is a breathing disorder that can affect infants born before their lungs are fully developed, but it is not related to SIDS.

Question 6

Epidemiologic studies reveal that sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)is more likely to occur

Accepted Answer

Epidemiologic studies have shown that smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of SIDS. Choices A and D are not supported by epidemiologic studies, and choice C is actually a recommended practice for reducing the risk of SIDS.

Question 7

Children typically do not attain an adult understanding of death until

Accepted Answer

Children typically develop an adult-like understanding of death, recognizing its finality and universality, around the ages of nine or ten.

Question 8

Death in elderly people is

Accepted Answer

As people age, their bodies become more vulnerable to physical decline, making them more susceptible to illnesses, injuries, and other health complications that can ultimately lead to death. While psychosocial factors and degenerative diseases may play a role in an elderly person's health, it is the general physical decline that is the most likely cause of death in this population. Additionally, there are often multiple biological competitors that contribute to an elderly person's decline and eventual death.

Question 9

Which of the following is a disadvantage of premature death in adulthood?

Accepted Answer

Premature death in adulthood does not allow people to prepare their exit, which can cause difficulty for themselves and their loved ones in terms of planning and organizing. The other choices (A, C, and D) provide different disadvantages that are not related to premature death in adulthood.

Question 10

Countries with lower infant mortality rates than the United States

Accepted Answer

Countries with lower infant mortality rates than the United States typically provide free or low-cost maternal care, which includes quality prenatal care for mothers. This helps to prevent or address any health issues that could negatively impact the health of the infant. Flexible birth control policies may also play a role in reducing infant mortality rates, but it is not the primary factor. Countries with higher pregnancy death rates or poor prenatal care for mothers typically have higher infant mortality rates, not lower ones.

Question 11

_____ is a form of cancer that strikes the bone marrow,producing an excessive number of white blood cells and leading to severe anemia and other complications.

Accepted Answer

Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the bone marrow and results in the overproduction of abnormal and immature white blood cells. This leads to a decrease in the production of normal blood cells, causing anemia and other complications. Adenocarcinoma, angiosarcoma, and melanoma are other types of cancer that do not specifically affect the bone marrow or white blood cells.

Question 12

Compared with whites,young black males are more likely to die because of

Accepted Answer

Studies have consistently shown that young black males are disproportionately affected by homicides, with homicide being one of the leading causes of death for this group. Accidents, cancer, and heart disease do not show such a significant disparity between racial groups.

Question 13

Walt's parents have explained to him that his grandmother has died.He keeps asking them questions about her death and develops a belief that she has become a ghost.Walt is most likely to be

Accepted Answer

Based on the limited information given, Walt's questions and belief suggest that he is young but old enough to understand the concept of death and have some understanding of the supernatural, which is more likely to be true for a 6-year-old.

Question 14

After infancy,the main cause of death among children younger than age 15 is

Accepted Answer

Accidents are the main cause of death among children younger than age 15, including traffic accidents, drowning, burns, falls, and poisoning.

Question 15

In the age group of 15 to 24,the homicide rate among black males is nearly _____ times that of young white males.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the age group of 15 to...

Question 16

The death rate among middle-aged adults has declined largely because of a 60 percent drop in

Accepted Answer

The answer of The death rate among middle-aged adults has...

Question 17

The infant mortality rate in the United States is

Accepted Answer

The infant mortality rate in the United States is higher than that in most western European countries, indicating poorer health outcomes.

Question 18

Which of the following is true of terminally ill young adults?

Accepted Answer

Terminally ill young adults often present unique emotional and psychological challenges for medical staff, making it difficult to work with them. This can be due to the patients' struggles with accepting their prognosis, the impact on their families, and the emotional toll on healthcare providers who may find it particularly challenging to see young individuals facing end-of-life issues.

Question 19

Poor adjustment for parents of children who have died from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)is associated with

Accepted Answer

Poor adjustment for parents of children who have died from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is often associated with self-blame. Parents may feel guilty and blame themselves for not being able to prevent the death of their child.

Question 20

In the first year of life,the main causes of death are

Accepted Answer

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the two leading causes of death in infants less than one year old are congenital abnormalities and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Therefore, option B is the correct choice. Option A is incorrect because acute illness is not one of the leading causes of death in infants. Option C is incorrect because accidents are not one of the leading causes of death in infants. Finally, option D is incorrect because although leukemia may be a form of cancer that infants can develop, it is not one of the leading causes of death in this age group.

Quiz 12: Psychological Issues in Advancing and Terminal Illness