Question 1

Why do people fear dying and death? What factors have been found to decrease the fear of death?

Accepted Answer

People fear dying and death for a variety of reasons. One of the main reasons is the fear of the unknown. Death is something that is inevitable and unknown, and this uncertainty can cause fear and anxiety. Additionally, people may fear the pain and suffering that can come with dying, as well as the impact it will have on their loved ones.

There are several factors that have been found to decrease the fear of death. One factor is having a strong sense of purpose and meaning in life. When people feel that their life has purpose and meaning, they may be less fearful of death. Another factor is having a strong social support system. When people feel connected to others and have strong relationships, they may feel more at peace with the idea of death. Additionally, having a belief in an afterlife or spiritual beliefs can also decrease the fear of death for some individuals. Finally, having a sense of acceptance and peace with the idea of death can also decrease fear. This can come from practices such as mindfulness and meditation, as well as therapy and counseling.

Question 2

Dr.Kevorkian referred to assisted suicide as "patholysis," which in Greek means freedom

Accepted Answer

A)  of choice. 
B)  from life. 
C)  from suffering. 
D)  of death. 
A)  of choice. 
B)  from life. 
C)  from suffering. 
D)  of death. C

Question 3

If,after hearing all the treatment options,a cancer patient decides against surgery,radiation,and chemotherapy,

Accepted Answer

A)  the doctor can force the patient to choose one of the options because he must follow the Hippocratic Oath. 
B)  that patient is exercising his or her "informed consent to treatment" option. 
C)  that physician is obligated to contact immediate family members to review the options with the patient. 
D)  the patient is violating the law, because cancer treatment is not considered an extraordinary life support. 
A)  the doctor can force the patient to choose one of the options because he must follow the Hippocratic Oath. 
B)  that patient is exercising his or her "informed consent to treatment" option. 
C)  that physician is obligated to contact immediate family members to review the options with the patient. 
D)  the patient is violating the law, because cancer treatment is not considered an extraordinary life support. B

Question 4

A study by Lofland (1979)on dying suggests that

Accepted Answer

A)  basic personality traits during life are not good predictors of how one will face death. 
B)  people can decide how much activity to devote to the dying role. 
C)  old people experience a different process of dying than young people. 
D)  people have no choices in the way that they die. 
A)  basic personality traits during life are not good predictors of how one will face death. 
B)  people can decide how much activity to devote to the dying role. 
C)  old people experience a different process of dying than young people. 
D)  people have no choices in the way that they die.

Question 5

What information does the law provide regarding assisted suicide?

Accepted Answer

A)  Doctors can administer a lethal dose of medication for any reason. 
B)  Two doctors must rule the patient to be competent and the decision to end ones' life is voluntary. 
C)  Lethal dosages of medications can be given to someone who has less than 6 months to live. 
D)  Assisted suicide is not allowed in any circumstances. 
A)  Doctors can administer a lethal dose of medication for any reason. 
B)  Two doctors must rule the patient to be competent and the decision to end ones' life is voluntary. 
C)  Lethal dosages of medications can be given to someone who has less than 6 months to live. 
D)  Assisted suicide is not allowed in any circumstances.

Question 6

Bereavement refers to a state of loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What are the arguments for and against physician assisted suicide?

Accepted Answer

Physician-assisted suicide, also known a

Question 8

The Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)of 1991 reaffirmed the common-law right of self-determination as guaranteed in the 14ᵗʰ Amendment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

How do reminiscence and a life review help elderly cope with dying?

Accepted Answer

Reminiscence and a life review can help

Question 10

Most bereaved persons tend to recover within a ________ year period.

Accepted Answer

A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  five 
D)  ten 
A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  five 
D)  ten

Question 11

Reminiscence

Accepted Answer

A)  allows the elderly to make reasonable projections about the future. 
B)  typically increases elders' anxiety about death. 
C)  is almost always a matter of private reflection. 
D)  for the elderly involves only vague memories of past events. 
A)  allows the elderly to make reasonable projections about the future. 
B)  typically increases elders' anxiety about death. 
C)  is almost always a matter of private reflection. 
D)  for the elderly involves only vague memories of past events.

Question 12

A life review differs from reminiscence in that it

Accepted Answer

A)  involves a comprehensive inventory of major events in a person's life history. 
B)  is articulated to others in oral stories. 
C)  evaluates the past and attempts to resolve conflicts. 
D)  takes place in the later, not younger years. 
A)  involves a comprehensive inventory of major events in a person's life history. 
B)  is articulated to others in oral stories. 
C)  evaluates the past and attempts to resolve conflicts. 
D)  takes place in the later, not younger years.

Question 13

Describe hospice care and services rendered under this form of care.

Accepted Answer

Hospice care is a form of medical care a

Question 14

According to your text,around ______ percent of the general public favors legalization of physician-assisted suicide.

Accepted Answer

A)  50 
B)  66 
C)  75 
D)  90 
A)  50 
B)  66 
C)  75 
D)  90

Question 15

What problems do doctors and other hospital staff face in caring for dying patients? What can be done to help them resolve these problems?

Accepted Answer

Doctors and other hospital staff face se

Question 16

According to Kübler-Ross's theory,

Accepted Answer

A)  the dying person completes each stage in an orderly fashion. 
B)  a stage of initial shock is dysfunctional but inevitable. 
C)  depression must be avoided if the dying person is to die in peace. 
D)  most people move into a state of submission that is devoid of emotion. 
A)  the dying person completes each stage in an orderly fashion. 
B)  a stage of initial shock is dysfunctional but inevitable. 
C)  depression must be avoided if the dying person is to die in peace. 
D)  most people move into a state of submission that is devoid of emotion.

Question 17

A hospice program is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  it focuses on the disease of the dying person. 
B)  it counsels relatives of the dying. 
C)  it aids those who want to die at home. 
D)  it may operate in a special unit of a hospital. 
A)  it focuses on the disease of the dying person. 
B)  it counsels relatives of the dying. 
C)  it aids those who want to die at home. 
D)  it may operate in a special unit of a hospital.

Question 18

Death talk with the elderly

Accepted Answer

A)  can be therapeutic because it gets concerns out in the open. 
B)  is impractical because it increases their fears unnecessarily. 
C)  is unrealistic because younger people cannot understand these feelings. 
D)  should be minimized to avoid depression of both the dying and their loved ones. 
A)  can be therapeutic because it gets concerns out in the open. 
B)  is impractical because it increases their fears unnecessarily. 
C)  is unrealistic because younger people cannot understand these feelings. 
D)  should be minimized to avoid depression of both the dying and their loved ones.

Question 19

What are the requirements for information consent to treatment?

Accepted Answer

Informed consent to treatment is a funda

Question 20

The cost of cremation is between

Accepted Answer

A)  $200-$800. 
B)  $700-$1,200. 
C)  $1,50-$2,000. 
D)  $2,000-3,500. 
A)  $200-$800. 
B)  $700-$1,200. 
C)  $1,50-$2,000. 
D)  $2,000-3,500.

Why do people fear dying and death? What factors have been found to decrease the fear of death?

Dr.Kevorkian referred to assisted suicide as "patholysis," which in Greek means freedom

If,after hearing all the treatment options,a cancer patient decides against surgery,radiation,and chemotherapy,

A study by Lofland (1979)on dying suggests that

What information does the law provide regarding assisted suicide?

Bereavement refers to a state of loss.

What are the arguments for and against physician assisted suicide?

The Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)of 1991 reaffirmed the common-law right of self-determination as guaranteed in the 14ᵗʰ Amendment.

How do reminiscence and a life review help elderly cope with dying?

Most bereaved persons tend to recover within a ________ year period.

Reminiscence

A life review differs from reminiscence in that it

Describe hospice care and services rendered under this form of care.

According to your text,around ______ percent of the general public favors legalization of physician-assisted suicide.

What problems do doctors and other hospital staff face in caring for dying patients? What can be done to help them resolve these problems?

According to Kübler-Ross's theory,

A hospice program is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

Death talk with the elderly

What are the requirements for information consent to treatment?

The cost of cremation is between

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Exam 14: Death and Dying

Why do people fear dying and death? What factors have been found to decrease the fear of death?

Dr.Kevorkian referred to assisted suicide as "patholysis," which in Greek means freedom

If,after hearing all the treatment options,a cancer patient decides against surgery,radiation,and chemotherapy,

A study by Lofland (1979)on dying suggests that

What information does the law provide regarding assisted suicide?

Bereavement refers to a state of loss.

What are the arguments for and against physician assisted suicide?

The Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)of 1991 reaffirmed the common-law right of self-determination as guaranteed in the 14ᵗʰ Amendment.

How do reminiscence and a life review help elderly cope with dying?

Most bereaved persons tend to recover within a ________ year period.

Reminiscence

A life review differs from reminiscence in that it

Describe hospice care and services rendered under this form of care.

According to your text,around ______ percent of the general public favors legalization of physician-assisted suicide.

What problems do doctors and other hospital staff face in caring for dying patients? What can be done to help them resolve these problems?

According to Kübler-Ross's theory,

A hospice program is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

Death talk with the elderly

What are the requirements for information consent to treatment?

The cost of cremation is between

Aging in America

Stereotypes and Images

Social and Psychological Theories in Later Life Development

Physical Health and Well Being

Mental Health

Friends,family,and Community

Intimacy and Sexuality

Work and Leisure

Finances and Lifestyles

Living Environments

The Oldest Old and Caregiving

Special Problems

Women and Ethnic Groups

Politics, policies, and Programs

Filters