Question 1

The two groups that have the highest suicide rates in the United States are

Accepted Answer

A) whites and Native Americans. 
B) Native Americans and Hispanics. 
C) African Americans and Hispanics. 
D) Asian Americans and African Americans.

Question 2

Kübler-Ross,in her work with dying people,found that there are stages in coming to terms with death.She referred to a stage marked by refusal to accept the reality of what is happening as

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

The emotional loss that Anna felt when her son died kept her from eating,going to work,or caring for her other children.This emotional response is known as

Accepted Answer

A) denial. 
B) bereavement. 
C) resolution. 
D) grief.

Question 4

Age plays a significant part in how we accept the inevitability of death.Which of the following best describes a middle-aged person's view of death?

Accepted Answer

A) Extreme frustration that turns to rage 
B) Thoughts change,and the focus is on how many years are left and how they should be spent 
C) The final crisis of integrity versus despair is resolved 
D) Realization that their life has had no meaning causes despair

Question 5

People who provide personal,patient-centered care for terminally ill patients are providing

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A) thanatology. 
B) hospice care. 
C) palliative care. 
D) psychotherapy.

Question 6

Approximately _____ of women are widowed by age 65.

Accepted Answer

A) 20% 
B) 30% 
C) 50% 
D) 60%

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Statistics on suicide are probably understated for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) traffic "accidents" are often a method of suicide. 
B) medication overdoes can oftentimes be noted as "accidental." 
C) there is pressure on reporting agents (police,doctors)to protect insurance claims. 
D) None of these

Question 9

When Jerrod's grandfather died,he became very interested in the processes involved in the death of a loved one.He decided to go to college and study all he could in the field of ___________ so that he could help others who had to face the death of their loved ones.

Accepted Answer

A) psychology 
B) forensics 
C) thanatology 
D) mortology

Question 10

Kübler-Ross states that in the overall process of death

Accepted Answer

A) those who had purpose in life had the least fear of death. 
B) facing the reality of death is key to living a meaningful life. 
C) those who have little purpose in life have little fear of death. 
D) avoiding a focus on the reality of death makes life more pleasant and meaningful.

Question 11

After the World Trade Center attacks,one of the major problems that the survivors had in coming to terms with the reality of the deaths of their loved ones was

Accepted Answer

A) many were unable to view the body,an act that provides a cognitive certainty about the death. 
B) how to deal with all of the insurance issues. 
C) the public nature of the death and the services. 
D) loss of financial support for their family.

Question 12

Accepting the reality that one has lost a loved one and readjusting to life by developing new interests and relationships is commonly known as

Accepted Answer

A) resolution. 
B) grief work. 
C) grief. 
D) shock and disbelief.

Question 13

Lucas is 94 years old and his children have all passed away.He is concerned that the doctors will not honor his wishes at the end and wants his granddaughter to be able to make decisions.Lucas should encourage her to

Accepted Answer

A) develop a relationship with his doctor now so the doctor will listen later. 
B) keep a copy of his living will handy. 
C) go and get a medical durable power of attorney. 
D) create a fuss at the hospital to get people to listen to her.

Question 14

Tonya promised her terminally ill daughter,even though she was only 16 years of age,that she would not try to run her life at the end,that she would be truthful,and that she would try to include her daughter in all of the major decisions about her care.Tonya's mother was describing

Accepted Answer

A) illness-related concerns. 
B) a dignity-conserving repertoire. 
C) her daughter's social dignity inventory. 
D) functional independence.

Question 15

Kera's mother,father,and sister were all killed at once in a car accident.Right now,she seems to walk through life in a daze.Her friends should be aware that Kera may experience

Accepted Answer

A) the generally expected pattern of grieving. 
B) preoccupation with the memory of her family for months or years. 
C) overwhelming feelings of sadness as the shock wears off. 
D) All of these

Question 16

The spirits of those that have died are feared,and the living try to forget the deceased as quickly as possible in

Accepted Answer

A) Gambia. 
B) Japan. 
C) Hopi Indian tribes. 
D) Greece.

Question 17

Although the American Medical Association opposes physician aid in dying because it is against the doctor's oath to "do no harm," doctors can

Accepted Answer

A) give aid if a patient puts it in writing. 
B) allow hospital personal to direct the aid under their guidance. 
C) give drugs that will shorten a life in order to relieve pain. 
D) disconnect equipment that has no possibility of bringing the patient back to a conscious state.

Question 18

The dignity of a terminally ill person is likely to be maintained when

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A) family members continue to visit on a regular basis. 
B) dying patients write very specific instructions for their care. 
C) patients are seen,and know they are seen,as being worthy of honor and esteem. 
D) patients have the finances to afford more expensive care facilities.

Question 19

The textbook states,"Even dying can be a ______ experience."

Accepted Answer

A) developmental 
B) wonderful 
C) painful 
D) bitter

Question 20

All of the following are stages of grief work EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) memories of the dead person are mingled with sadness rather than sharp pain. 
B) there is a preoccupation with memories of the loved one. 
C) family must rid themselves of all of the objects that bring painful memories. 
D) overwhelming feelings of sadness and frequent crying over the loss occur.

Exam 19: Dealing With Death and Bereavement