Question 1

The main focus of palliative care is to

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A)  end the patient's life as quickly as possible. 
B)  minimize pain and suffering while trying to cure the patient. 
C)  include one specialist in the treatment of the dying individual. 
D)  help the dying person maintain some quality of life. 
A)  end the patient's life as quickly as possible. 
B)  minimize pain and suffering while trying to cure the patient. 
C)  include one specialist in the treatment of the dying individual. 
D)  help the dying person maintain some quality of life.

Question 2

Choose two cultures mentioned in your text and describe how they handle death and dying.

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In many cultures, death and dying are si

Question 3

Explain why adolescents do not think much about death.Discuss what it means to come to a realization and acceptance of the inevitability of death.

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Adolescents do not think much about deat

Question 4

Increases in life expectancy have changed views of suicide to include the view that

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A)  mature adults have a right to self-determination. 
B)  besides no longer being a crime, there is also no longer a social stigma against it. 
C)  religious beliefs no longer define suicide as sinful. 
D)  persons who choose to take their lives are always mentally ill. 
A)  mature adults have a right to self-determination. 
B)  besides no longer being a crime, there is also no longer a social stigma against it. 
C)  religious beliefs no longer define suicide as sinful. 
D)  persons who choose to take their lives are always mentally ill.

Question 5

Compare and contrast the ethical arguments for and against assisted suicide.

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Assisted suicide, also known as physicia

Question 6

Explain the relationship among a living will,advance directive,and a medical durable power of attorney.

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A living will, advance directive, and me

Question 7

The art of embalming goes back to a practice of the ancient Egyptians and Chinese,who believed in preserving the body so that the soul could return.This practice was known as

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A)  mummification. 
B)  autopsy. 
C)  cremation. 
D)  ancient burial. 
A)  mummification. 
B)  autopsy. 
C)  cremation. 
D)  ancient burial.

Question 8

Many people who are treated in hospital emergency rooms for nonfatal,self-inflicted injuries were probably making suicide attempts,especially

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A)  the elderly. 
B)  teenage girls. 
C)  unemployed men. 
D)  chronically ill patients. 
A)  the elderly. 
B)  teenage girls. 
C)  unemployed men. 
D)  chronically ill patients.

Question 9

About how long after the death of a loved one do most of the negative feelings associated with the death diminish?

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A)  Two years 
B)  One year 
C)  Three months 
D)  Six months 
A)  Two years 
B)  One year 
C)  Three months 
D)  Six months

Question 10

Terri's dad has died after a long illness,and her mom,who is only 57,now must face the role of widowhood.Terri's mother can expect all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  to experience financial hardship if he was the chief breadwinner. 
B)  to feel a huge emotional void if theirs had been a good marriage. 
C)  that friends will rally around and give her all of the support she needs. 
D)  serious depression, if her identity was structured around carrying for the dad. 
A)  to experience financial hardship if he was the chief breadwinner. 
B)  to feel a huge emotional void if theirs had been a good marriage. 
C)  that friends will rally around and give her all of the support she needs. 
D)  serious depression, if her identity was structured around carrying for the dad.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a positive aspect that might be gained from the death of a parent?

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A)  It can push adults to achieve a stronger sense of self. 
B)  Adults are now, more than ever, made aware of their own mortality. 
C)  Adults have the opportunity for a greater sense of responsibility and commitment to others. 
D)  Adults gain new power as "head of the family." 
A)  It can push adults to achieve a stronger sense of self. 
B)  Adults are now, more than ever, made aware of their own mortality. 
C)  Adults have the opportunity for a greater sense of responsibility and commitment to others. 
D)  Adults gain new power as "head of the family."

Question 12

Which of the following reactions has been found to follow the death of a loved one?

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A)  Yearning and anger 
B)  Yearning and acceptance 
C)  Denial and shock 
D)  Denial and anger 
A)  Yearning and anger 
B)  Yearning and acceptance 
C)  Denial and shock 
D)  Denial and anger

Question 13

Martinique just lost his wife of forty years.The main challenge he is likely to face is

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A)  economic strain. 
B)  cognitive deterioration. 
C)  social isolation. 
D)  physical shortcomings. 
A)  economic strain. 
B)  cognitive deterioration. 
C)  social isolation. 
D)  physical shortcomings.

Question 14

Cremation,the practice of burning the bodies of the dead,

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A)  was performed in ancient Greece and was seen as a sign of honor. 
B)  was once public in India but is now legally prohibited. 
C)  is allowed by Orthodox Jewish law only if there is a belief that the particular person will not rise again in the Last Judgment. 
D)  is against the law in most countries because of environmental laws. 
A)  was performed in ancient Greece and was seen as a sign of honor. 
B)  was once public in India but is now legally prohibited. 
C)  is allowed by Orthodox Jewish law only if there is a belief that the particular person will not rise again in the Last Judgment. 
D)  is against the law in most countries because of environmental laws.

Question 15

Currently,suicide rates are highest for which population?

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A)  Teenagers 
B)  Emerging adults 
C)  Middle-aged adults 
D)  Toddlers 
A)  Teenagers 
B)  Emerging adults 
C)  Middle-aged adults 
D)  Toddlers

Question 16

Dave has been at the house of a deceased friend all week sharing memories of his friend with the family.Dave is participating in

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A)  an Irish wake. 
B)  a Buddhist ceremony to honor the dead. 
C)  Shiva. 
D)  All of these 
A)  an Irish wake. 
B)  a Buddhist ceremony to honor the dead. 
C)  Shiva. 
D)  All of these

Question 17

Ethical arguments against assisted suicide include

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A)  concern for the protection of the disadvantaged. 
B)  belief that adult children should not be a part of the decision. 
C)  concern for the protection of all older adults. 
D)  All of these 
A)  concern for the protection of the disadvantaged. 
B)  belief that adult children should not be a part of the decision. 
C)  concern for the protection of all older adults. 
D)  All of these

Question 18

Deliberate action taken to shorten the life of a terminally ill person,in order to end suffering and allow death with dignity,is called

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A)  assisted murder. 
B)  active euthanasia. 
C)  passive euthanasia. 
D)  assisted suicide. 
A)  assisted murder. 
B)  active euthanasia. 
C)  passive euthanasia. 
D)  assisted suicide.

Question 19

Roger's wife just passed away.He has responded to the loss by repeatedly saying,"I can't believe it," and exhibiting deep despair by crying and sighing.Roger is experiencing

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A)  apathy. 
B)  anger. 
C)  clinical depression. 
D)  grief. 
A)  apathy. 
B)  anger. 
C)  clinical depression. 
D)  grief.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT one of the stages of dying according to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross' stages of dying?

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A)  Depression 
B)  Denial 
C)  Anger 
D)  Contemplation 
A)  Depression 
B)  Denial 
C)  Anger 
D)  Contemplation

The main focus of palliative care is to

Choose two cultures mentioned in your text and describe how they handle death and dying.

Explain why adolescents do not think much about death.Discuss what it means to come to a realization and acceptance of the inevitability of death.

Increases in life expectancy have changed views of suicide to include the view that

Compare and contrast the ethical arguments for and against assisted suicide.

Explain the relationship among a living will,advance directive,and a medical durable power of attorney.

The art of embalming goes back to a practice of the ancient Egyptians and Chinese,who believed in preserving the body so that the soul could return.This practice was known as

Many people who are treated in hospital emergency rooms for nonfatal,self-inflicted injuries were probably making suicide attempts,especially

About how long after the death of a loved one do most of the negative feelings associated with the death diminish?

Terri's dad has died after a long illness,and her mom,who is only 57,now must face the role of widowhood.Terri's mother can expect all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following is NOT a positive aspect that might be gained from the death of a parent?

Which of the following reactions has been found to follow the death of a loved one?

Martinique just lost his wife of forty years.The main challenge he is likely to face is

Cremation,the practice of burning the bodies of the dead,

Currently,suicide rates are highest for which population?

Dave has been at the house of a deceased friend all week sharing memories of his friend with the family.Dave is participating in

Ethical arguments against assisted suicide include

Deliberate action taken to shorten the life of a terminally ill person,in order to end suffering and allow death with dignity,is called

Roger's wife just passed away.He has responded to the loss by repeatedly saying,"I can't believe it," and exhibiting deep despair by crying and sighing.Roger is experiencing

Which of the following is NOT one of the stages of dying according to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross' stages of dying?

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Psychosocial Development in Adolescence

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Exam 19: Dealing With Death and Bereavement

The main focus of palliative care is to

Choose two cultures mentioned in your text and describe how they handle death and dying.

Explain why adolescents do not think much about death.Discuss what it means to come to a realization and acceptance of the inevitability of death.

Increases in life expectancy have changed views of suicide to include the view that

Compare and contrast the ethical arguments for and against assisted suicide.

Explain the relationship among a living will,advance directive,and a medical durable power of attorney.

The art of embalming goes back to a practice of the ancient Egyptians and Chinese,who believed in preserving the body so that the soul could return.This practice was known as

Many people who are treated in hospital emergency rooms for nonfatal,self-inflicted injuries were probably making suicide attempts,especially

About how long after the death of a loved one do most of the negative feelings associated with the death diminish?

Terri's dad has died after a long illness,and her mom,who is only 57,now must face the role of widowhood.Terri's mother can expect all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following is NOT a positive aspect that might be gained from the death of a parent?

Which of the following reactions has been found to follow the death of a loved one?

Martinique just lost his wife of forty years.The main challenge he is likely to face is

Cremation,the practice of burning the bodies of the dead,

Currently,suicide rates are highest for which population?

Dave has been at the house of a deceased friend all week sharing memories of his friend with the family.Dave is participating in

Ethical arguments against assisted suicide include

Deliberate action taken to shorten the life of a terminally ill person,in order to end suffering and allow death with dignity,is called

Roger's wife just passed away.He has responded to the loss by repeatedly saying,"I can't believe it," and exhibiting deep despair by crying and sighing.Roger is experiencing

Which of the following is NOT one of the stages of dying according to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross' stages of dying?

The Study of Human Development

Theory and Research

Forming a New Life

Birth and Physical Development During the First Three Years

Cognitive Development During the First Three Years

Psychosocial Development During the First Three Years

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Psychosocial Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Psychosocial Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Psychosocial Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood

Psychosocial Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Psychosocial Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Psychosocial Development in Late Adulthood

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