Exam 19: Death, Dying, and Bereavement

In most industrialized nations, donated organs can be removed __________.

People who are __________ are likely to have more severe death concerns.

Which statement is true about parents grieving the loss of a child?

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's theory __________.

When Suzanne, Billie Jo's partner of 20 years, was dying, Suzanne's family barred Billie Jo from the hospital. And when Suzanne died, they prevented Billie Jo from attending the funeral. Consequently, Billie Jo may experience __________.

Which statement is true about survivors grieving a suicidal loss?

Kiri is a member of the Maori of New Zealand. As she lies dying, the older adults, clergy, and experts in tribal customs will probably __________.

In a living will, __________.

Six months to two years after their loved one's death, family members experiencing hospice score higher than their nonhospice counterparts in __________.

The typical response to the loss of a loved one is __________.

When Mr. Bergman's wife died, his family members and friends dressed in black, attended a funeral, and participated in a burial service. Mr. Bergman covered all the mirrors in his house with black cloths. This set of culturally specified expressions of thoughts and feelings is __________.

At the patient's request, Dr. Abbott turns off the respirator of a patient who cannot breathe independently. Dr. Abbott's end-of-life treatment is __________.

Terminally ill Ms. Padgett has a buildup of fluid in her throat, which is causing a rattled breathing sound. As her heartbeat disintegrates, her muscles spasm and she gasps. Ms. Padgett is experiencing which phase of death?

During the clinical death phase, __________.

Geraldine's husband died two years ago, just after she turned 81. Which statement is most likely true?

When a family member insists that a patient not be told his or her prognosis, __________.

Dying patients who __________ are more anxious about impending death.

Public approval for voluntary euthanasia is __________.

According to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, what are the five typical ways a terminally ill person responds to the prospect of death and the ordeal of dying? Provide a description of each response.

Veronica spent three years fighting cancer before dying. As a result of her prolonged death, her husband, Nelson, prepared emotionally for it and acknowledged that the loss was inevitable. Nelson engaged in __________.