Question 1

Later in his career, Maslow suggested a possible sixth stage, _______, which emphasizes the acceptance of death and the hope for others to continue what the dying person values for them.

Accepted Answer

The possible sixth stage suggested by Maslow is self-transcendence, which focuses on the acceptance of death and the hope for others to continue what the dying person values for them. This stage allows individuals to shift their focus from themselves to others and to find meaning in their lives through contributing to a greater good. Maslow proposed that this stage is only achievable after an individual has attained self-actualization.

Question 2

Which of the following is true about older adults who think they may die soon?

Accepted Answer

Older adults who think they may die soon often prioritize spending time with loved ones and family members. This is because they want to make the most of the time they have left and strengthen their bonds with those who are important to them.

Question 3

Across cultures, a result of near-death experiences is _____.

Accepted Answer

Across cultures, a common result of near-death experiences is a sense of hopefulness. Many individuals report feeling a renewed appreciation for life and a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of all things. While some may also experience a brief increase in fear of death, the overall trend is towards a more positive outlook on life.

Question 4

"Dad, why don't we go for a walk? You can watch the kids play soccer at the park," Beatrice says. Her father replies, "What's the point? Nothing really matters anymore." Which of Kübler-Ross's stages is Beatrice's father in?

Accepted Answer

Beatrice's father's statement indicates feelings of hopelessness and disinterest, which are commonly associated with the depression stage of Kübler-Ross's model of grief.

Question 5

According to Abraham Maslow, which of the following is a stage involved in the dying process?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Across cultures, those who have a near-death experience often reach a worldview with all of the following EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

Across cultures, those who have a near-death experience often reach a worldview that emphasizes the limitations of social status, the insignificance of material possessions, and the narrowness of self-centeredness. However, they do not typically report an increased focus on vocational goals.

Question 7

The work of _____ has been used to describe dying as a movement from a focus on physical needs, through the needs for love, safety, respect, and self-actualization, and finally to the acceptance of death.

Accepted Answer

Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory proposes that humans have a set of innate needs that can be arranged in a hierarchy, with the most basic physiological needs at the bottom and more complex needs such as self-actualization at the top. As one approaches death, their focus may shift from physical needs to higher needs such as self-actualization and acceptance of mortality.

Question 8

Mrs. Cannon has been diagnosed as terminally ill, but she insists that she will recover and believes that her laboratory results were mixed up or misinterpreted. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross would say that Mrs. Cannon is in the stage of _____.

Accepted Answer

Mrs. Cannon is exhibiting denial, which is the first stage of the Kübler-Ross model of grief and loss. In this stage, the person may refuse to accept the truth of their situation and may cling to false hopes or beliefs. As such, choices A, B, and D are incorrect because they represent later stages in the model.

Question 9

"Why me? You're an incompetent doctor!" Robert wails when his doctor delivers the news that his cancer has returned, and that Robert has only three months to live. In which of Kübler-Ross's stages is Robert?

Accepted Answer

Robert's response of "Why me? You're an incompetent doctor!" demonstrates a clear expression of anger towards the doctor delivering the news. This is indicative of the anger stage in Kübler-Ross's model of grief and loss.

Question 10

Max was in critical condition when he arrived at the ER. His heart stopped and he almost died, but thanks to quick intervention he survived the ordeal. As he healed, he discussed having the sense of floating in light and experiencing a sense of peace. Max seems to have had a _____.

Accepted Answer

Max's description of floating in light and experiencing a sense of peace is characteristic of a near-death experience (NDE). This is a phenomenon that has been reported by individuals who have come close to death or have been clinically dead and then revived.

Question 11

Which of the following statements regarding hospice care is true?

Accepted Answer

Hospice care is intended for individuals who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness and have an estimated life expectancy of six months or less. The goal is to provide comfort and support rather than curative treatment. Therefore, option A is incorrect. Hospice care often involves the use of medications to address symptoms and manage pain, so option C is also incorrect. Finally, most insurance companies cover hospice care, so option D is not true.

Question 12

Which of the following descriptions is NOT characteristic of a good death?

Accepted Answer

Being alone is not characteristic of a good death. Most people would say that being surrounded by loved ones and caregivers is important for a good death.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a way that medical advances have made a bad death more likely?

Accepted Answer

Death occurring at the end of a long life is not a way that medical advances have made a bad death more likely. In fact, medical advances have increased the average lifespan and improved end-of-life care for many people.

Question 14

Laura has just entered a hospice. She can expect _____.

Accepted Answer

Hospice care focuses on providing comfort and pain management for individuals with life-limiting illnesses, and not on prolonging life through artificial means such as life-support or resuscitation. Visiting hours may be limited, but this varies from hospice to hospice.

Question 15

According to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, the first stage of dying is _____.

Accepted Answer

According to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross in her model of the five stages of grief, the first stage of dying is denial. This stage often involves avoiding the reality of the situation and refusing to accept the truth of the impending loss or death.

Question 16

Who opened the first modern hospice?

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

In what way has modern medicine made a good death more likely?

Accepted Answer

Modern medicine has greatly improved overall health, leading to a higher likelihood of deaths occurring in old age rather than premature deaths from illness or injury. This allows for individuals to have more time to prepare for the end of life and to have a better quality of life prior to death.

Answer: D 
 Modern medicine has the ability to use advanced technology and medical interventions to prolong life, even in cases where a patient may have a terminal illness. While this may not always result in a "good death," it does provide patients and their families with additional time to say goodbye and make end-of-life preparations.

Question 18

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross proposed ____ sequential stages that dying people go through.

Accepted Answer

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross proposed five sequential stages that dying people go through, which are denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.

Question 19

"Doctor, if you can find a new treatment that will cure me, I will buy the hospital a new cancer wing," Violet promises. Which of Kübler-Ross's stages is Violet in?

Accepted Answer

Violet is in the bargaining stage of Kübler-Ross's stages of grief. She is trying to negotiate with the doctor to find a cure by offering to buy a new cancer wing for the hospital if they find a new treatment for her. This is a common behavior in the bargaining stage where individuals try to find a way out of the situation they are in.

Question 20

About what percentage of individuals admitted to hospice die before the end of the first week of hospice care?

Accepted Answer

Studies show that approximately 33% of individuals admitted to hospice care die before the end of the first week.

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