Exam 26: Seciton 3: Epilogue

Melina's father just died. She was very close to him, and simply cannot face the reality of his death. To those around her, it appears that Melina is not grieving at all. Melina is experiencing _____ grief.

About what percentage of individuals admitted to hospice die before the end of the first week of hospice care?

Hospice care is expensive because it _____.

Which of the following is TRUE about older adults who think they may die soon?

When Oregon residents' reasons for requesting physician-assisted suicide were assessed, which reason was identified as the least common?

Medication that relieves pain and also slows respiration has a _____.

Max was in critical condition when he arrived at the ER. His heart stopped and he almost died, but thanks to quick intervention survived the ordeal. As he healed, he discussed having the sense of floating in light and experiencing a sense of peace. Max seems to have had a _____.

Which of the following is a common barrier to hospice care?

A living will is written to indicate _____.

Which of the following is an example of passive euthanasia?

The work of _____ has been used to describe dying as a movement from a focus on physical needs through needs for love, safety, respect, and self-actualization, and finally to the acceptance of death.

In Western culture, viewing the deceased as a role model is seen as a healthy form of _____.

Oregon's law regarding assisted suicide requires the _____.

James, age 50, is terminally ill. He is primarily focused on _____.

Children who are terminally ill fear that death means they will be _____.

Mikal entered a state of deep unconsciousness after a serious accident. His cognitive functions have ceased though he is still breathing. His family and friends notice that his eyes have occasionally opened and he has made a few irregular sounds. Mikal _____.

"Dad, why don't we go for a walk? You can watch the kids play soccer at the park," Beatrice says. Her father replies, "What's the point? Nothing really matters anymore." Which of Kübler-Ross's stages is Beatrice's father in?

In _____, a seriously ill person is allowed to die naturally, without any medical intervention.

Estelle's husband was flying a small plane when it disappeared above a wooded mountainside. His body was never recovered. In this loss, it is likely that Estelle is experiencing _____.

Which of the following statements about living wills is TRUE?