Question 1

According to Kübler-Ross,the dying patient who is coming to terms with his or her lack of control is experiencing

Accepted Answer

A)  denial. 
B)  depression. 
C)  bargaining. 
D)  acceptance. 
A)  denial. 
B)  depression. 
C)  bargaining. 
D)  acceptance. B

Question 2

There has been a great deal of interest in hospice and home care for the terminally ill.What are the advantages of each for patients and care providers (both family and medical staff)? What are the disadvantages?

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Hospice care and home care for the terminally ill both have their own advantages and disadvantages for patients and care providers.

Advantages of hospice care for patients include access to a team of medical professionals who specialize in end-of-life care, 24/7 support for pain and symptom management, and emotional and spiritual support for both the patient and their family. For care providers, hospice care can provide relief from the burden of caregiving, as well as access to professional support and guidance.

On the other hand, home care for the terminally ill allows patients to remain in the comfort of their own home, surrounded by familiar surroundings and loved ones. This can provide a sense of peace and comfort during a difficult time. For care providers, home care can also offer a more flexible and personalized approach to caregiving, as well as the opportunity to be more involved in the day-to-day care of their loved one.

Disadvantages of hospice care may include the potential for limited control over the care environment and the need to adapt to a new setting. Additionally, some patients and families may feel a loss of independence or privacy in a hospice facility. For care providers, the transition to hospice care may also bring about feelings of guilt or sadness.

Similarly, disadvantages of home care may include the potential for increased stress and burnout for family caregivers, as well as the challenges of managing complex medical needs in a home setting. Additionally, home care may not always provide access to round-the-clock medical support, which can be a concern for some patients and families.

Ultimately, the decision between hospice care and home care for the terminally ill should be based on the individual needs and preferences of the patient and their family, as well as the level of support and resources available. Both options have their own unique benefits and challenges, and it's important to carefully consider all factors before making a decision.

Question 3

The development of a sense that one is leaving behind a legacy through one's children or one's work is termed "symbolic immortality."

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Children typically do not attain an adult understanding of death until

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A)  roughly the age of five. 
B)  between the ages of five and nine. 
C)  between the ages of nine and 10 
D)  adolescence. 
A)  roughly the age of five. 
B)  between the ages of five and nine. 
C)  between the ages of nine and 10 
D)  adolescence.

Question 5

The Patient Self-Determination Act requires that all health care facilities in the United States have written policies and procedures concerning patients' wishes for life-prolonging therapy.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Walt's parents have explained to him that his grandmother has died.He keeps asking them questions about her death,where she is,and when he can see her.Walt is most likely

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A)  four years old. 
B)  six years old. 
C)  nine years old. 
D)  12 years old. 
A)  four years old. 
B)  six years old. 
C)  nine years old. 
D)  12 years old.

Question 7

According to the text,one important contributing factor to midlife crisis is the

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A)  gradual realization of impending death. 
B)  growing awareness that one's risk factors for chronic illness are increasing. 
C)  cultural emphasis placed on youth. 
D)  declining importance middle-aged adults place on their work. 
A)  gradual realization of impending death. 
B)  growing awareness that one's risk factors for chronic illness are increasing. 
C)  cultural emphasis placed on youth. 
D)  declining importance middle-aged adults place on their work.

Question 8

Describe the psychological and physiological correlates of grief.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the psychological and physiological correlates of...

Question 9

Kübler-Ross's theory has made an important contribution in identifying the universal stages of dying and breaking the taboo surrounding death.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT one of the problematic issues surrounding euthanasia and assisted suicide cited in your text?

Accepted Answer

A)  inequity of access to life-sustaining medical technologies 
B)  lack of guidelines regarding cost-effectiveness and appropriateness of use 
C)  lack of consensus on the appropriate roles of the individual and health care practitioners 
D)  All of these choices are mentioned. 
A)  inequity of access to life-sustaining medical technologies 
B)  lack of guidelines regarding cost-effectiveness and appropriateness of use 
C)  lack of consensus on the appropriate roles of the individual and health care practitioners 
D)  All of these choices are mentioned.

Question 11

Clinical thanatology is

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A)  therapy with the dying. 
B)  inappropriate and useless. 
C)  the study of death and dying. 
D)  short-term, pallative care for the dying. 
A)  therapy with the dying. 
B)  inappropriate and useless. 
C)  the study of death and dying. 
D)  short-term, pallative care for the dying.

Question 12

Long-term denial of a terminal illness should be a target of therapeutic intervention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Kübler-Ross's theory of death and dying

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A)  accurately identifies the stages of the dying process. 
B)  acknowledges the importance of death-related anxiety. 
C)  broke the taboo surrounding death. 
D)  All of these. 
A)  accurately identifies the stages of the dying process. 
B)  acknowledges the importance of death-related anxiety. 
C)  broke the taboo surrounding death. 
D)  All of these.

Question 14

The homicide rate among black males ages 15 to 24 is nearly _______________ times that for young white males.

Accepted Answer

A)  three 
B)  six 
C)  seven 
D)  nine 
A)  three 
B)  six 
C)  seven 
D)  nine

Question 15

When young children experience the impending death of a sibling the best approach is

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A)  no explanation should be given them. 
B)  extensive detail about the cause of death should be provided. 
C)  they should be told of the impending death. 
D)  it is best to wait until the death has occurred before providing information. 
A)  no explanation should be given them. 
B)  extensive detail about the cause of death should be provided. 
C)  they should be told of the impending death. 
D)  it is best to wait until the death has occurred before providing information.

Question 16

Evaluations of hospice care indicate that,compared to patients who receive traditional treatment,hospice patients

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A)  live longer. 
B)  receive fewer invasive procedures. 
C)  report lower levels of anxiety. 
D)  are more satisfied with their interpersonal care. 
A)  live longer. 
B)  receive fewer invasive procedures. 
C)  report lower levels of anxiety. 
D)  are more satisfied with their interpersonal care.

Question 17

The Patient Self-Determination Act

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A)  applies only to hospice patients. 
B)  requires Medicare and Medicaid facilities to have documented policies concerning patients' wishes for life-prolonging therapy. 
C)  has legalized passive euthanasia. 
D)  is opposed by most Americans. 
A)  applies only to hospice patients. 
B)  requires Medicare and Medicaid facilities to have documented policies concerning patients' wishes for life-prolonging therapy. 
C)  has legalized passive euthanasia. 
D)  is opposed by most Americans.

Question 18

According to the research cited in your text,a substantial percentage of terminally ill patients prefer

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A)  home care. 
B)  hospice care. 
C)  traditional hospital care. 
D)  skilled nursing facilities. 
A)  home care. 
B)  hospice care. 
C)  traditional hospital care. 
D)  skilled nursing facilities.

Question 19

Long-term denial of impending death

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A)  is a typical reaction. 
B)  is functional in coping with anxiety. 
C)  does not require psychological intervention. 
D)  None of these. 
A)  is a typical reaction. 
B)  is functional in coping with anxiety. 
C)  does not require psychological intervention. 
D)  None of these.

Question 20

Hospices

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A)  have had only limited success as a treatment model. 
B)  are seldom affiliated with hospitals due to fears of malpractice litigation. 
C)  are increasingly being incorporated into traditional treatment. 
D)  are providing more individualized care than in the past. 
A)  have had only limited success as a treatment model. 
B)  are seldom affiliated with hospitals due to fears of malpractice litigation. 
C)  are increasingly being incorporated into traditional treatment. 
D)  are providing more individualized care than in the past.

According to Kübler-Ross,the dying patient who is coming to terms with his or her lack of control is experiencing

There has been a great deal of interest in hospice and home care for the terminally ill.What are the advantages of each for patients and care providers (both family and medical staff)? What are the disadvantages?

The development of a sense that one is leaving behind a legacy through one's children or one's work is termed "symbolic immortality."

Children typically do not attain an adult understanding of death until

The Patient Self-Determination Act requires that all health care facilities in the United States have written policies and procedures concerning patients' wishes for life-prolonging therapy.

Walt's parents have explained to him that his grandmother has died.He keeps asking them questions about her death,where she is,and when he can see her.Walt is most likely

According to the text,one important contributing factor to midlife crisis is the

Describe the psychological and physiological correlates of grief.

Kübler-Ross's theory has made an important contribution in identifying the universal stages of dying and breaking the taboo surrounding death.

Which of the following is NOT one of the problematic issues surrounding euthanasia and assisted suicide cited in your text?

Clinical thanatology is

Long-term denial of a terminal illness should be a target of therapeutic intervention.

Kübler-Ross's theory of death and dying

The homicide rate among black males ages 15 to 24 is nearly _______________ times that for young white males.

When young children experience the impending death of a sibling the best approach is

Evaluations of hospice care indicate that,compared to patients who receive traditional treatment,hospice patients

The Patient Self-Determination Act

According to the research cited in your text,a substantial percentage of terminally ill patients prefer

Long-term denial of impending death

Hospices

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The Systems of the Body

Health Behaviors

Health-Compromising Behaviors

Stress

Coping,resilience,and Social Support

Using Health Services

Patients, providers, and Treatments

The Management of Pain and Discomfort

Management of Chronic Illness

Psychological Issues in Advancing and Terminal Illness

Heart Disease, hypertension, stroke, and Type Ii Diabetes

Psychoneuroimmunology and Immune-Related Disorderss

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Exam 4: Health-Promoting Behaviors

According to Kübler-Ross,the dying patient who is coming to terms with his or her lack of control is experiencing

There has been a great deal of interest in hospice and home care for the terminally ill.What are the advantages of each for patients and care providers (both family and medical staff)? What are the disadvantages?

The development of a sense that one is leaving behind a legacy through one's children or one's work is termed "symbolic immortality."

Children typically do not attain an adult understanding of death until

The Patient Self-Determination Act requires that all health care facilities in the United States have written policies and procedures concerning patients' wishes for life-prolonging therapy.

Walt's parents have explained to him that his grandmother has died.He keeps asking them questions about her death,where she is,and when he can see her.Walt is most likely

According to the text,one important contributing factor to midlife crisis is the

Describe the psychological and physiological correlates of grief.

Kübler-Ross's theory has made an important contribution in identifying the universal stages of dying and breaking the taboo surrounding death.

Which of the following is NOT one of the problematic issues surrounding euthanasia and assisted suicide cited in your text?

Clinical thanatology is

Long-term denial of a terminal illness should be a target of therapeutic intervention.

Kübler-Ross's theory of death and dying

The homicide rate among black males ages 15 to 24 is nearly _______________ times that for young white males.

When young children experience the impending death of a sibling the best approach is

Evaluations of hospice care indicate that,compared to patients who receive traditional treatment,hospice patients

The Patient Self-Determination Act

According to the research cited in your text,a substantial percentage of terminally ill patients prefer

Long-term denial of impending death

Hospices

What Is Health Psychology

The Systems of the Body

Health Behaviors

Health-Compromising Behaviors

Stress

Coping,resilience,and Social Support

Using Health Services

Patients, providers, and Treatments

The Management of Pain and Discomfort

Management of Chronic Illness

Psychological Issues in Advancing and Terminal Illness

Heart Disease, hypertension, stroke, and Type Ii Diabetes

Psychoneuroimmunology and Immune-Related Disorderss

Health Psychology: Challenges for the Future

Filters