Question 1

After the reality of a loved one's passing sets in, a mourning individual enters a period of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  yearning and searching 
B)  disorganization and reorganization 
C)  action and reaction 
D)  dissolution and disintegration 
A)  yearning and searching 
B)  disorganization and reorganization 
C)  action and reaction 
D)  dissolution and disintegration

Question 2

Contrast hospice with hospital care by discussing three ways that they differ.

Accepted Answer

(1) Hospice care focuses primarily on tr

Question 3

Diane's mother committed suicide 2 months ago. Diane and her mother had a difficult relationship and Diane feels robbed of the chance to make peace with her mother. Diane is unhappy about her mother's wish to be cremated and is struggling with the notion of spreading her ashes in the location her mother wished. Diane's sister insists that there be no more delays in spreading the ashes. Diane is experiencing ______ grief.

Accepted Answer

A)  disenfranchised 
B)  lingering-trajectory 
C)  quick-trajectory 
D)  complicated 
A)  disenfranchised 
B)  lingering-trajectory 
C)  quick-trajectory 
D)  complicated

Question 4

Which choice correctly identifies an early model of death and dying as a stage or a nonstage theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Doka's model--nonstage 
B)  Corr's model--nonstage 
C)  Corr's model--stage 
D)  Kübler-Ross's model--nonstage 
A)  Doka's model--nonstage 
B)  Corr's model--nonstage 
C)  Corr's model--stage 
D)  Kübler-Ross's model--nonstage

Question 5

In order, the FIRST two stages of Kübler-Ross's stage theory of dying are ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  anger, then depression 
B)  anger, then denial 
C)  denial, then anger 
D)  denial, then depression 
A)  anger, then depression 
B)  anger, then denial 
C)  denial, then anger 
D)  denial, then depression

Question 6

Alma and Vera are sisters in late middle age. They wish to exert some control over the end-of-life care they will receive. Alma creates a directive giving instructions to family members, friends, and medical personnel. Vera appoints her eldest daughter to make decisions for her when the time comes. Which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alma is using a living will. Vera is using a health care proxy. 
B)  Alma is using a health care proxy. Vera is using a living will. 
C)  Both sisters are using a living will. 
D)  Both sisters are using a health care proxy. 
A)  Alma is using a living will. Vera is using a health care proxy. 
B)  Alma is using a health care proxy. Vera is using a living will. 
C)  Both sisters are using a living will. 
D)  Both sisters are using a health care proxy.

Question 7

With respect to the experience of great loss, behavior is to feelings as ______ is to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  bereavement; grief 
B)  mourning; grief 
C)  mourning; bereavement 
D)  grief; mourning 
A)  bereavement; grief 
B)  mourning; grief 
C)  mourning; bereavement 
D)  grief; mourning

Question 8

Which statement is NOT a valid argument against assisted suicide?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assisted suicide requires physicians to violate their oath to "do no harm." 
B)  Most Americans are against assisted suicide. 
C)  Those who seek assisted suicide may be clinically depressed. 
D)  Permitting assisted suicide may become a slippery slope. 
A)  Assisted suicide requires physicians to violate their oath to "do no harm." 
B)  Most Americans are against assisted suicide. 
C)  Those who seek assisted suicide may be clinically depressed. 
D)  Permitting assisted suicide may become a slippery slope.

Question 9

Physician-assisted suicide is legal in only one state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What, if anything, is the difference between euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide?

Accepted Answer

A)  In euthanasia, a doctor administers lethal drugs. In physician-assisted suicide, the patient administers their own lethal drugs. 
B)  Euthanasia applies to animals; physician-assisted suicide applies to humans. 
C)  In physician-assisted suicide, a doctor administers lethal drugs. In euthanasia, the patient administers their own lethal drugs. 
D)  There is no difference between the two. 
A)  In euthanasia, a doctor administers lethal drugs. In physician-assisted suicide, the patient administers their own lethal drugs. 
B)  Euthanasia applies to animals; physician-assisted suicide applies to humans. 
C)  In physician-assisted suicide, a doctor administers lethal drugs. In euthanasia, the patient administers their own lethal drugs. 
D)  There is no difference between the two.

Question 11

With respect to early models of coping with death, the phenomenon of post-traumatic growth ______ the models.

Accepted Answer

A)  is largely ignored by 
B)  is central to 
C)  supports 
D)  is contradicted by 
A)  is largely ignored by 
B)  is central to 
C)  supports 
D)  is contradicted by

Question 12

Harriet is in hospice care at her home. Visits from a hospice nurse are the only professional care that she receives. The nurse adjusts Harriet's morphine drip and makes sure that she is comfortable and free of pain. Harriet is receiving ______ care.

Accepted Answer

A)  physician-assisted 
B)  terminal 
C)  holistic 
D)  palliative 
A)  physician-assisted 
B)  terminal 
C)  holistic 
D)  palliative

Question 13

______ Americans believe people with a terminal illness should have the right to physician-assisted suicide.

Accepted Answer

A)  Few 
B)  Some 
C)  Most 
D)  Almost all 
A)  Few 
B)  Some 
C)  Most 
D)  Almost all

Question 14

"______" is the first of the ______ stages of mourning outlined in the textbook.

Accepted Answer

A)  Reaction; three 
B)  Reaction; four 
C)  Yearning and searching; three 
D)  Yearning and searching; four 
A)  Reaction; three 
B)  Reaction; four 
C)  Yearning and searching; three 
D)  Yearning and searching; four

Question 15

In all nations in which it is legal, physician-assisted suicide is limited to individuals with terminal illnesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

After the reality of a loved one's passing sets in, a mourning individual enters a period of ______.

Contrast hospice with hospital care by discussing three ways that they differ.

Which choice correctly identifies an early model of death and dying as a stage or a nonstage theory?

In order, the FIRST two stages of Kübler-Ross's stage theory of dying are ______.

With respect to the experience of great loss, behavior is to feelings as is to .

Which statement is NOT a valid argument against assisted suicide?

Physician-assisted suicide is legal in only one state.

What, if anything, is the difference between euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide?

With respect to early models of coping with death, the phenomenon of post-traumatic growth ______ the models.

Harriet is in hospice care at her home. Visits from a hospice nurse are the only professional care that she receives. The nurse adjusts Harriet's morphine drip and makes sure that she is comfortable and free of pain. Harriet is receiving ______ care.

______ Americans believe people with a terminal illness should have the right to physician-assisted suicide.

"" is the first of the stages of mourning outlined in the textbook.

In all nations in which it is legal, physician-assisted suicide is limited to individuals with terminal illnesses.

Introduction

Research Methods

Theories of Health Behavior

Understanding Stress

Managing Stress

Injury and Injury Prevention

Substance Use and Abuse

Obesity and Disordered Eating

Understanding and Managing Pain

Understanding and Managing Chronic Illness

Leading Causes of Mortality: Coronary Heart Disease and Cancer

Managing Health Care

Conclusions and Future Directions

Filters

Exam 12: Terminal Illness and Bereavement

After the reality of a loved one's passing sets in, a mourning individual enters a period of ______.

Contrast hospice with hospital care by discussing three ways that they differ.

Which choice correctly identifies an early model of death and dying as a stage or a nonstage theory?

In order, the FIRST two stages of Kübler-Ross's stage theory of dying are ______.

With respect to the experience of great loss, behavior is to feelings as ______ is to ______.

Which statement is NOT a valid argument against assisted suicide?

Physician-assisted suicide is legal in only one state.

What, if anything, is the difference between euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide?

With respect to early models of coping with death, the phenomenon of post-traumatic growth ______ the models.

Harriet is in hospice care at her home. Visits from a hospice nurse are the only professional care that she receives. The nurse adjusts Harriet's morphine drip and makes sure that she is comfortable and free of pain. Harriet is receiving ______ care.

______ Americans believe people with a terminal illness should have the right to physician-assisted suicide.

"______" is the first of the ______ stages of mourning outlined in the textbook.

In all nations in which it is legal, physician-assisted suicide is limited to individuals with terminal illnesses.

Introduction

Research Methods

Theories of Health Behavior

Understanding Stress

Managing Stress

Injury and Injury Prevention

Substance Use and Abuse

Obesity and Disordered Eating

Understanding and Managing Pain

Understanding and Managing Chronic Illness

Leading Causes of Mortality: Coronary Heart Disease and Cancer

Managing Health Care

Conclusions and Future Directions

Filters

With respect to the experience of great loss, behavior is to feelings as is to .

"" is the first of the stages of mourning outlined in the textbook.