Exam 15: Understanding Death Dying and Bereavement

Abner wishes to inform his physicians and family members of his end-of-life medical preferences. Through which of the following can he BEST do this?

Which of the following statements about death-related rituals is most accurate?

Which of the following aspects of grief is likely to be the most common and last the longest, according to studies of family members who were responsible for caring for a person suffering from later-life dementia?

The discussion of topics related to death and dying became taboo as part of the

Which statement best describes the level of universality of Lindemann's ideas about grief work?

In the case of Harriet McBryde Johnson, what is the dying trajectory?

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's work focused on

People in most cultures believe that

Which of the following is considered an example of a person for whom someone's death is an unacknowledged loss?

Joanna's culture teaches that there is a day each year when the dead return to their home for a visit. In which culture was Joanna raised?

In the car accidnt, Wanda injured the area of her brain that controls sensory integration and cognitive functioning. What area of the brain has Wanda injured?

Which of the following statements is most accurate about bereavement?

Three of the following rituals are common in the United States. Which is the exception?

Describe some possible outcomes for someone experiencing an ambiguous loss who denies a loved one's death and does not engage in grief work. What would be some ways to help the person?

Which of the following is one of the goals for high quality end-of-life care, according to the Hospice Education Institute?

What is the dying trajectory for someone who experiences the diagnosis of a terminal disease followed by several periods of illness and remission before death?

Theresa studies the science that addresses dying, death, and psychological mechanisms of coping with them. Which of the following does Theresa study?

In order to take advantage of hospice care through Medicare, a person must

It is not unusual for a grieving person to think about a situation involving the dead person over and over again. This is called

What is the focus of psychosocial development? Explain the role of psychosocial development in the resolution of the crisis of identity versus role confusion.