Question 1

The practice of withholding treatment that could potentially sustain life is termed active euthanasia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Palliative care is a form of acute care.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Situation
Bill and Rosie have been happily married for 40 years.They have never spent more than two nights apart.Bill has been battling illness for the past three years,with Rosie providing most of his care at home.Bill is now in the end stage of terminal cancer,and Rosie has help from visiting professional caregivers.In the past few days,Bill's condition has deteriorated,and he has now stopped eating or drinking.
-Describe the concept of brain death and how it is used.In addition,identify four components or observable facts concerning death that are part of a mature understanding of death.

Accepted Answer

The concept of brain death refers to the

Question 4

Mourning refers to the process by which one adjusts to loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

People who seem "stuck" in the grieving process and lose the ability to cope with daily living are said to be experiencing

Accepted Answer

A) total grief. 
B) complicated grief. 
C) extreme grief. 
D) mourning. 
A) total grief. 
B) complicated grief. 
C) extreme grief. 
D) mourning.

Question 6

Coming to terms with loss means putting the deceased out of one's mind forever.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The most common method of body disposal in the United States is

Accepted Answer

A) cadaver donation to medical schools. 
B) mummification. 
C) burial or cremation. 
D) medical harvesting. 
A) cadaver donation to medical schools. 
B) mummification. 
C) burial or cremation. 
D) medical harvesting.

Question 8

The organ donation system in the United States is one of presumed consent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Grief encompasses a person's response to some kind of loss and may include a wide variety of reactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Common behaviors associated with grief include binge eating and excessive sleep.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Describe at least two tasks relating to dying and death that should be carried out in early adulthood.

Accepted Answer

1. Creating a will: In early adulthood,

Question 12

The middle phase of grief is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A) numbness. 
B) disorientation. 
C) shock. 
D) pain of separation. 
A) numbness. 
B) disorientation. 
C) shock. 
D) pain of separation.

Question 13

Active euthanasia is

Accepted Answer

A) withdrawing or withholding treatment. 
B) a deliberate act intended to end another person's life. 
C) legal in the United States. 
D) defined as "letting nature take its course." 
A) withdrawing or withholding treatment. 
B) a deliberate act intended to end another person's life. 
C) legal in the United States. 
D) defined as "letting nature take its course."

Question 14

Clinical death and cellular death are defined using the same criteria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Lou's best friend just lost his mother to cancer.What reactions to the loss might Lou expect to see in his friend? What can Lou do to help support his friend?

Accepted Answer

Lou can expect to see a range of reactio

Question 16

Which of the following statements is false regarding a will?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a basic task everyone should attend to when planning for death. 
B) Once a will is established,it cannot be legally altered or changed. 
C) Dying without having made a will can lead to unnecessary hardship for survivors. 
D) A majority of Americans die without leaving a will. 
A) It is a basic task everyone should attend to when planning for death. 
B) Once a will is established,it cannot be legally altered or changed. 
C) Dying without having made a will can lead to unnecessary hardship for survivors. 
D) A majority of Americans die without leaving a will.

Question 17

An example of passive euthanasia is

Accepted Answer

A) withdrawing life-sustaining treatment such as artificial respiration. 
B) providing drugs to a person that will facilitate her or his suicide. 
C) finding a physician who will facilitate the death of a gravely ill person. 
D) using a mechanical device for lethal injection. 
A) withdrawing life-sustaining treatment such as artificial respiration. 
B) providing drugs to a person that will facilitate her or his suicide. 
C) finding a physician who will facilitate the death of a gravely ill person. 
D) using a mechanical device for lethal injection.

The practice of withholding treatment that could potentially sustain life is termed active euthanasia.

Palliative care is a form of acute care.

Mourning refers to the process by which one adjusts to loss.

People who seem "stuck" in the grieving process and lose the ability to cope with daily living are said to be experiencing

Coming to terms with loss means putting the deceased out of one's mind forever.

The most common method of body disposal in the United States is

The organ donation system in the United States is one of presumed consent.

Grief encompasses a person's response to some kind of loss and may include a wide variety of reactions.

Common behaviors associated with grief include binge eating and excessive sleep.

Describe at least two tasks relating to dying and death that should be carried out in early adulthood.

The middle phase of grief is characterized by

Active euthanasia is

Clinical death and cellular death are defined using the same criteria.

Lou's best friend just lost his mother to cancer.What reactions to the loss might Lou expect to see in his friend? What can Lou do to help support his friend?

Which of the following statements is false regarding a will?

An example of passive euthanasia is

Taking Charge of Your Health

Stress: The Constant Challenge

Psychological Health

Intimate Relationships and Communication

Sex and Your Body

Contraception

Abortion

Pregnancy and Childbirth

The Use and Abuse of Psychoactive Drugs

The Responsible Use of Alcohol

Toward a Tobacco-Free Society

Nutrition Basics

Exercise for Health and Fitness

Weight Management

Cardiovascular Health

Cancer

Immunity and Infection

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Environmental Health

Conventional and Complementary Medicine

Personal Safety

Aging: a Vital Process

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Exam 23: Dying and Death

The practice of withholding treatment that could potentially sustain life is termed active euthanasia.

Palliative care is a form of acute care.

Mourning refers to the process by which one adjusts to loss.

People who seem "stuck" in the grieving process and lose the ability to cope with daily living are said to be experiencing

Coming to terms with loss means putting the deceased out of one's mind forever.

The most common method of body disposal in the United States is

The organ donation system in the United States is one of presumed consent.

Grief encompasses a person's response to some kind of loss and may include a wide variety of reactions.

Common behaviors associated with grief include binge eating and excessive sleep.

Describe at least two tasks relating to dying and death that should be carried out in early adulthood.

The middle phase of grief is characterized by

Active euthanasia is

Clinical death and cellular death are defined using the same criteria.

Lou's best friend just lost his mother to cancer.What reactions to the loss might Lou expect to see in his friend? What can Lou do to help support his friend?

Which of the following statements is false regarding a will?

An example of passive euthanasia is

Taking Charge of Your Health

Stress: The Constant Challenge

Psychological Health

Intimate Relationships and Communication

Sex and Your Body

Contraception

Abortion

Pregnancy and Childbirth

The Use and Abuse of Psychoactive Drugs

The Responsible Use of Alcohol

Toward a Tobacco-Free Society

Nutrition Basics

Exercise for Health and Fitness

Weight Management

Cardiovascular Health

Cancer

Immunity and Infection

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Environmental Health

Conventional and Complementary Medicine

Personal Safety

Aging: a Vital Process

Filters