Question 1

Which of the following is not one of the five stages of dying?

Accepted Answer

A)  shock and denial 
B)  anger 
C)  happiness 
D)  acceptance 
A)  shock and denial 
B)  anger 
C)  happiness 
D)  acceptance

Question 2

The state of Oregon:

Accepted Answer

A)  has the highest in-hospital death rate of any state. 
B)  has fewer referrals to hospices than other states. 
C)  has established strict barriers to prescribing narcotics for terminally ill patients. 
D)  has passed the Intractable Pain Act to ease restrictions on pain control. 
A)  has the highest in-hospital death rate of any state. 
B)  has fewer referrals to hospices than other states. 
C)  has established strict barriers to prescribing narcotics for terminally ill patients. 
D)  has passed the Intractable Pain Act to ease restrictions on pain control.

Question 3

Explain the six-R process of mourning.

Accepted Answer

The six-R process of mourning includes r

Question 4

Mourning rituals:

Accepted Answer

A)  are influenced by culture. 
B)  assist with individual expressions of grief. 
C)  focus on traditional funeral ceremonies. 
D)  are unique to traditional societies. 
A)  are influenced by culture. 
B)  assist with individual expressions of grief. 
C)  focus on traditional funeral ceremonies. 
D)  are unique to traditional societies.

Question 5

Regarding widowhood and social supports,:

Accepted Answer

A)  more than 20 percent report that they don't have strong social supports . 
B)  women are more likely than men to use social supports for coping. 
C)  friendships made during the marital relationship are important sources of support during widowhood. 
D)  Latina and Asian American widows are less likely to have active support systems than whites. 
A)  more than 20 percent report that they don't have strong social supports . 
B)  women are more likely than men to use social supports for coping. 
C)  friendships made during the marital relationship are important sources of support during widowhood. 
D)  Latina and Asian American widows are less likely to have active support systems than whites.

Question 6

Regarding the death of siblings,:

Accepted Answer

A)  many social supports exist for the bereaved siblings. 
B)  sibling bonds often don't last as long as other family relationships. 
C)  research on the effects of sibling death to the older person is limited. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  many social supports exist for the bereaved siblings. 
B)  sibling bonds often don't last as long as other family relationships. 
C)  research on the effects of sibling death to the older person is limited. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 7

An individual who is appointed by the courts to care for another individual's property and finances because that person can no longer do so is called a:

Accepted Answer

A)  conservator. 
B)  guardian. 
C)  surrogate decision maker. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  conservator. 
B)  guardian. 
C)  surrogate decision maker. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 8

The authorization for someone to act on behalf of an incapacitated individual with regard to property and financial matters is provided by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  living will. 
B)  durable power of attorney. 
C)  surrogate decision makers statute. 
D)  medical power of attorney. 
A)  living will. 
B)  durable power of attorney. 
C)  surrogate decision makers statute. 
D)  medical power of attorney.

Question 9

Withholding or withdrawing unwanted medical treatment for patients close to death is both legal and ethical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An individual who is appointed by the courts to care for another individual's property, finances, housing, and medical treatment is called a:

Accepted Answer

A)  conservator. 
B)  guardian. 
C)  surrogate decision maker. 
D)  none of the above . 
A)  conservator. 
B)  guardian. 
C)  surrogate decision maker. 
D)  none of the above .

Which of the following is not one of the five stages of dying?

The state of Oregon:

Explain the six-R process of mourning.

Mourning rituals:

Regarding widowhood and social supports,:

Regarding the death of siblings,:

An individual who is appointed by the courts to care for another individual's property and finances because that person can no longer do so is called a:

The authorization for someone to act on behalf of an incapacitated individual with regard to property and financial matters is provided by the:

Withholding or withdrawing unwanted medical treatment for patients close to death is both legal and ethical.

An individual who is appointed by the courts to care for another individual's property, finances, housing, and medical treatment is called a:

The Growth of Social Gerontology

Aging in Other Countries and Across Cultures in the United States

The Social Consequences of Physical Aging

Managing Chronic Diseases and Promoting Well Being in Old Age

Cognitive Changes With Aging

Personality and Mental Health in Old Age

Love Intimacy and Sexuality in Old Age

Social Theories of Aging

The Importance of Social Supports-Family, Friends, and Neighbors

Opportunities and Challenges of Informal Caregiving

Living Arrangements and Social Interactions

Productive Aging: Paid and Nonpaid Roles and Activities

The Resilience of Elders of Color

The Resiilience of Older Women

Social Policies to Address Social Problems

Health and Long Term Care Policy and Programs

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Exam 13: Death, Dying, Bereavement, and Widowhood

Which of the following is not one of the five stages of dying?

The state of Oregon:

Explain the six-R process of mourning.

Mourning rituals:

Regarding widowhood and social supports,:

Regarding the death of siblings,:

An individual who is appointed by the courts to care for another individual's property and finances because that person can no longer do so is called a:

The authorization for someone to act on behalf of an incapacitated individual with regard to property and financial matters is provided by the:

Withholding or withdrawing unwanted medical treatment for patients close to death is both legal and ethical.

An individual who is appointed by the courts to care for another individual's property, finances, housing, and medical treatment is called a:

The Growth of Social Gerontology

Aging in Other Countries and Across Cultures in the United States

The Social Consequences of Physical Aging

Managing Chronic Diseases and Promoting Well Being in Old Age

Cognitive Changes With Aging

Personality and Mental Health in Old Age

Love Intimacy and Sexuality in Old Age

Social Theories of Aging

The Importance of Social Supports-Family, Friends, and Neighbors

Opportunities and Challenges of Informal Caregiving

Living Arrangements and Social Interactions

Productive Aging: Paid and Nonpaid Roles and Activities

The Resilience of Elders of Color

The Resiilience of Older Women

Social Policies to Address Social Problems

Health and Long Term Care Policy and Programs

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