Question 1

Now that Cindy has died, her family members and close friends must make short-term adjustments, including planning Cindy's funeral and dealing with their initial emotional reactions to Cindy's death. According to the text, these short-term adjustments are called:

Accepted Answer

The text defines grief work as dealing with the emotional reactions to the loss of a loved one.

Question 2

Renaldo, who has had several gay friends die of AIDS in the past few months, is now overwhelmed with grief, to the point where he doesn't eat or want to go outside his house. Renaldo's condition is best considered to be an example of:

Accepted Answer

Bereavement overload is a stress reaction experienced by people who lose several friends or loved ones during a short period of time, often characterized by depression.

Question 3

In the same year that she retired, Julie's father and sister-in-law both died. If Julie became depressed as the result of this significant loss, her depression would be attributed to:

Accepted Answer

Bereavement overload is a stress reaction experienced by people who lose several friends or loved ones during a short period of time, often characterized by depression.

Question 4

According to the text, the "Five Wishes" document is now considered legally binding in:

Accepted Answer

The "Five Wishes" document is considered legally binding in 42 states, making it a widely accepted form of advance directive in the United States.

Question 5

A medical power of attorney serves to:

Accepted Answer

A medical power of attorney assigns decision-making power to a person chosen by the individual, called the healthcare agent, in the event that the individual becomes unable to make their own healthcare decisions. This person can make decisions about treatments, procedures, and even end-of-life care. It does not give the physician the legal authority to end the person's life, legally bind the physician to provide "all due care" up to the moment of natural death, or advise next of kin about heroic measures.

Question 6

According to the text, depression is especially likely in cases that involve:

Accepted Answer

Bereavement overload refers to experiencing multiple losses in a short period, which can increase the risk of depression due to the compounded grief and stress.

Question 7

Matt's wife of 38 years died of cancer. He is now at the point that he has established a new group of friends and he can remember his years with his wife with pleasure, rather than only with a sense of loss and grief. Matt's focus is best considered to be an example of the tasks usually associated with which of the following stages of grieving?

Accepted Answer

In the renewal phase of grieving, a person establishes new life patterns and a future-oriented focus.

Question 8

Which of the following best captures the central aim of end-of-life care?

Accepted Answer

The central aim of end-of-life care is to allow the terminally ill patient to make decisions about how their life will end and to settle affairs. End-of-life care is not focused on extending life or bringing death quicker than a terminal illness would cause. While counseling for family and friends may be a component of end-of-life care, it is not the central aim.

Question 9

According to the text, anticipatory grief can be beneficial, unless:

Accepted Answer

The text states that anticipatory grief can be beneficial unless the dying person lives much longer than anticipated.

Question 10

According to the dual-process model of stress and coping, bereavement requires coping with two things:

Accepted Answer

The dual-process model of stress and coping posits that bereavement involves coping with two things simultaneously: the grief and adjustments associated with the death of a loved one, as well as the stress and challenges of adapting to life without that individual. This dual aspect of coping is important to consider in developing effective interventions and support for bereaved individuals. The other answer choices are not accurate representations of the dual-process model.

Question 11

Accepting new roles and learning to enjoy life again are tasks usually associated with which of the following stages of grieving?

Accepted Answer

The renewal phase is characterized by the individual accepting and adapting to their new reality, and finding ways to enjoy life again. This phase is typically associated with the later stages of grieving, after the individual has moved past the initial shock and stress of their loss.

Question 12

Suppose Sarah is worried that she will become too ill to make sound decisions about her own care, and she wants to have a family member have the legal authority to make these decisions for her. If she decides to put her wishes in writing, she should have a _______ create a ________ for her.

Accepted Answer

A living will informs a person's family, or others who may be concerned, of the person's wish to avoid the use of heroic or extraordinary measures to maintain life in the event of irreversible illness. It is not legally binding; however, a living will does clarify a person's wishes and provides both comfort and some legal protection to a loved one who makes the decision to discontinue the use of artificial means to sustain life. A medical power of attorney is a legally binding document by which a person authorizes another to make life-or-death medical decisions. A medical power of attorney document typically is created by lawyers.

Question 13

When Bonnie's husband was diagnosed with terminal cancer, she prepared herself for the loss. She and her husband had many conversations about their feelings of loss, their time spent together, and what they would miss when he was gone. What is Bonnie experiencing?

Accepted Answer

Anticipatory grief refers to grief that is experienced as people emotionally prepare themselves for the death of a loved one, as in cases of prolonged terminal illness.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT one of the guidelines provided by the American Medical Association's position on end-of-life care?

Accepted Answer

The American Medical Association's position on end-of-life care does not give physicians the right to withhold information about discomfort associated with death from the patient, based on their judgment of the patient's mental state. Instead, patients should be fully informed and involved in decision-making about their care.

Question 15

Before Leo died, his close friends were able to share their feelings of loss, guilt, and missed opportunities with him. This situation is best thought of as an example of:

Accepted Answer

Anticipatory grief refers to grief that is experienced as people emotionally prepare themselves for the death of a loved one, as in cases of prolonged terminal illness.

Question 16

Which of the following best captures the central aim of palliative care?

Accepted Answer

Palliative care is focused on improving the quality of life for terminally ill patients and their families. This involves managing physical and emotional symptoms, providing social and spiritual support, and addressing practical concerns. The central aim is to help patients live as well as possible for as long as possible, rather than extending life or hastening death.

Question 17

If a person completes a "Five Wishes" document, this would imply that the person has also completed:

Accepted Answer

The Five Wishes document includes components of both a living will and a medical power of attorney, so completing it implies that both of those documents have also been completed.

Question 18

The loss of several loved ones in the span of a year or two may cause an increase in depression referred to as:

Accepted Answer

Bereavement overload is a stress reaction experienced by people who lose several friends or loved ones during a short period of time, often characterized by depression.

Question 19

MacDonald's has established a network of "Ronald McDonald" houses near major hospitals so that families of very ill children will have a place to stay while visiting their ill child. This charity is best considered to be an example of:

Accepted Answer

Palliative care can be defined as care that attempts to prevent or relieve the emotional distress and physical difficulties associated with a life-threatening illness. The aim is for the terminally ill and their families to continue to live as normal a life as possible.

Question 20

Gina's husband of 47 years died, and Gina's current focus is on learning how to care for herself, make decisions for herself, and forgive her husband for leaving her all alone. Gina's focus is best considered to be an example of the tasks usually associated with which of the following stages of grieving?

Accepted Answer

The first phase of grieving typically involves healing, where the person adjusts to the sense of loss and the new roles and responsibilities forced by the death of his or her loved one.

Quiz 18: Death and Dying

Now that Cindy has died, her family members and close friends must make short-term adjustments, including planning Cindy's funeral and dealing with their initial emotional reactions to Cindy's death. According to the text, these short-term adjustments are called:

Renaldo, who has had several gay friends die of AIDS in the past few months, is now overwhelmed with grief, to the point where he doesn't eat or want to go outside his house. Renaldo's condition is best considered to be an example of:

In the same year that she retired, Julie's father and sister-in-law both died. If Julie became depressed as the result of this significant loss, her depression would be attributed to:

According to the text, the "Five Wishes" document is now considered legally binding in:

A medical power of attorney serves to:

According to the text, depression is especially likely in cases that involve:

Which of the following best captures the central aim of end-of-life care?

According to the text, anticipatory grief can be beneficial, unless:

According to the dual-process model of stress and coping, bereavement requires coping with two things:

Accepting new roles and learning to enjoy life again are tasks usually associated with which of the following stages of grieving?

Suppose Sarah is worried that she will become too ill to make sound decisions about her own care, and she wants to have a family member have the legal authority to make these decisions for her. If she decides to put her wishes in writing, she should have a _ create a __ for her.

When Bonnie's husband was diagnosed with terminal cancer, she prepared herself for the loss. She and her husband had many conversations about their feelings of loss, their time spent together, and what they would miss when he was gone. What is Bonnie experiencing?

Which of the following is NOT one of the guidelines provided by the American Medical Association's position on end-of-life care?

Before Leo died, his close friends were able to share their feelings of loss, guilt, and missed opportunities with him. This situation is best thought of as an example of:

Which of the following best captures the central aim of palliative care?

If a person completes a "Five Wishes" document, this would imply that the person has also completed:

The loss of several loved ones in the span of a year or two may cause an increase in depression referred to as:

MacDonald's has established a network of "Ronald McDonald" houses near major hospitals so that families of very ill children will have a place to stay while visiting their ill child. This charity is best considered to be an example of: