Question 1

A proxy directive is also known as:

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A)  substitute decision maker.
B)  instructional directive.
C)  durable power of attorney for health care.
D)  advance directive.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 2

An example of passive euthanasia is

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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.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

The process of removing blood and other fluids and replacing them with chemicals to temporarily retard deterioration of a corpse is termed

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A)  entombing.
B)  encoating.
C)  embalming.
D)  mummification.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 4

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

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A)  involuntary euthanasiA.
B)  double euthanasia.
C)  passive euthanasia.
D)  voluntary euthanasia.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

What percentage of Canadians passed away in nursing homes?

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A)  10
B)  30
C)  40
D)  60E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Children usually gain an accurate understanding of the finality of death between the ages of 5 and 9.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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?

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Question 8

Which one of the following is NOT provided by hospice programs?

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A)  It provides support for dying at home if that is the patient's wish.
B)  It provides hospital-like services if they are required.
C)  It provides emotional support for the survivors.
D)  It provides experimental medical treatments.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 9

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

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A)  physical.
B)  psychological.
C)  social.
D)  spiritual.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Which of the following psychological stages of imminent death is not in the correct order?

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A)  denial
B)  anger
C)  acceptance
D)  bargainingE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Yellow marigolds are known as:

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A)  "flowers of peace."
B)  "flowers of death."
C)  "flowers of sun."
D)  "flowers of celebration."E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 12

When a physician administers medication to relieve severe pain in a terminally ill patient,and the medication also hastens the patient's death,the situation is called

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A)  physician-assisted suicide.
B)  passive euthanasia.
C)  double effect.
D)  active euthanasia.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Approximately what percentage of Canadians have made a will?

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A)  25
B)  50
C)  75
D)  100E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Giving terminally ill people a medication that will cause them to peacefully stop breathing is an example of passive euthanasia.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

One goal of hospice care is to counsel family members after a patient's death.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which dimension of coping is defined as identifying,developing,or reaffirming sources of meaning and fostering hope?

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A)  physical
B)  psychological
C)  social
D)  spiritualE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 17

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

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A)  total grief.
B)  complicated grief.
C)  extreme grief.
D)  mourning.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 18

Helping a patient hasten death by knowingly providing lethal drugs or other interventions is called

Accepted Answer

A)  physician-assisted suicide.
B)  passive euthanasia.
C)  active euthanasia.
D)  palliative care.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Near the time of death which of the following may occur?

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A)  death rattle
B)  increased appetite and thirst
C)  warm extremeties
D)  red blotches (mottling) on the skinE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 20

A person appointed by a patient to make medical decisions for the patient if the patient is unable to do so is a(n)

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A)  attorney.
B)  surrogate.
C)  spouse.
D)  parent.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 18: Dying and Death

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Yellow marigolds are known as:

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Which one of the following is NOT provided by hospice programs?

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Helping a patient hasten death by knowingly providing lethal drugs or other interventions is called

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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?

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Which dimension of coping is defined as identifying,developing,or reaffirming sources of meaning and fostering hope?

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

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Which of the following psychological stages of imminent death is not in the correct order?

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When a physician administers medication to relieve severe pain in a terminally ill patient,and the medication also hastens the patient's death,the situation is called

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Approximately what percentage of Canadians have made a will?

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A proxy directive is also known as:

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

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

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An example of passive euthanasia is

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One goal of hospice care is to counsel family members after a patient's death.

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The process of removing blood and other fluids and replacing them with chemicals to temporarily retard deterioration of a corpse is termed

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What percentage of Canadians passed away in nursing homes?

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Near the time of death which of the following may occur?

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A person appointed by a patient to make medical decisions for the patient if the patient is unable to do so is a(n)

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