Exam 23: Dying and Death

The most definitive determination of death is cessation of respiration and heartbeat.

The organization that is composed of parents who have lost their children is called

What nearly universal piece of identification can be used to identify organ donors?

Approximately 50 percent of Americans die

The dimension of coping with dying that encompasses satisfying bodily needs,according to Corr,is

Individuals who hold a mature understanding of death commonly hold ideas that have no scientific proof.

The two forms of advance directives are a living will and a heath care proxy.

Describe two of the options for end-of-life care.What are key characteristics of each option? Under what conditions is each one most appropriate?

Which one of the following is a goal of hospice care?

A "fighting spirit" is usually seen in terminally ill people who deny their illness.

Many people seek to avoid any thought or mention of death.

Which of the following statements is false regarding living wills?

If you complete a Uniform Donor Card,your organs will automatically be donated at the time of your death.

The intentional termination of life at the patient's request by someone other than the patient is termed

The development of primary dimensions for coping with dying is attributed to

Another name for a durable power of attorney for health care is a health care proxy.

Discuss the pros and cons of three different strategies for increasing the number of available donor organs and tissues in the United States.What can an individual do to increase the likelihood that her or his organs will be donated after death?

In a "green" burial,the body is not embalmed.

"Double effect" refers to a situation in which a beneficial action may have potentially harmful side effects.

A basic task of planning for death that is important for everyone is