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A(n) _________ states that life-sustaining procedures not be used to prolong an individual's life when death is imminent. |
| | A) | advanced directive |
| | B) | passive euthanasia |
| | C) | active euthanasia |
| | D) | living will |
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Dr. Jack Kevorkian's activities are associated with: |
| | A) | passive euthanasia. |
| | B) | advanced directives. |
| | C) | living wills. |
| | D) | assisted suicide, a form of active euthanasia. |
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A __________ has the goal of making the end of life free from pain, anxiety, and depression, and a __________ has the goal of curing illness and prolonging life. |
| | A) | hospital; hospital |
| | B) | hospital; hospice |
| | C) | hospice; hospital |
| | D) | hospice; hospice |
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What percentage of all deaths in the United States occur in institutions or hospitals? |
| | A) | 20% |
| | B) | 40% |
| | C) | 60% |
| | D) | 80% |
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__________ euthanasia occurs when a person is allowed to die by withholding available treatment, while __________ euthanasia occurs when death is deliberately induced. |
| | A) | Suicide; homicide |
| | B) | Active; passive |
| | C) | Passive; active |
| | D) | Homicide; suicide |
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Active euthanasia is legal in __________ state(s) in the United States? |
| | A) | 0 |
| | B) | 1 |
| | C) | 5 |
| | D) | 11 |
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What is the typical sequence of emotions in Kübler-Ross's stages of dying? |
| | A) | denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance |
| | B) | denial, bargaining, anger, depression, acceptance |
| | C) | bargaining, anger, depression, denial, acceptance |
| | D) | anger, depression, denial, bargaining, acceptance |
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During which of Kübler-Ross's five stages of dying is it suggested that the person might become silent, refuse visitors, and spend a great deal of time crying and grieving? |
| | A) | denial |
| | B) | bargaining |
| | C) | depression |
| | D) | anger |
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Which of the following is not a recommended strategy for communicating with a dying person? |
| | A) | Make small talk to keep their mind off their situation. |
| | B) | Encourage the dying person to reminisce. |
| | C) | Express your regard and love for the dying person. |
| | D) | Allow the dying person to express guilt or anger. |
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After a loved one dies, it is common for the grieving person to focus on places and things associated with the loved one. Which dimension of grief does this behavior describe? |
| | A) | yearning |
| | B) | separation anxiety |
| | C) | despair and sadness |
| | D) | immediate reaction |
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__________ grief is a type of grief that involves enduring despair that is still unresolved over an extended period of time. |
| | A) | Intense |
| | B) | Depressive |
| | C) | Yearning |
| | D) | Prolonged |
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Deaths that are sudden, untimely, violent, or traumatic are likely to have __________ effects on surviving individuals. |
| | A) | less intense |
| | B) | more intense |
| | C) | unpredictable |
| | D) | minimal |
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Which of the following is a normal grief reaction? |
| | A) | apathy |
| | B) | loneliness |
| | C) | pining |
| | D) | all of these |
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After being diagnosed with an untreatable, terminal form of cancer, Peggy shouted "This isn't fair! I've always exercised and eaten right! Why me?" What stage of dying is Peggy likely experiencing? |
| | A) | denial and isolation |
| | B) | anger |
| | C) | bargaining |
| | D) | depression |
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Which of the following is not a criticism of Kubler-Ross's stages of dying? |
| | A) | It lacks empirical support. |
| | B) | It fails to consider the personal situations and circumstances of each person. |
| | C) | It does not recognize the extensive gender differences in how men and women deal with their emotions. |
| | D) | It is not a true stage theory, as individuals do not necessarily progress through the stages in a sequential fashion. |
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Palliative care focuses on: |
| | A) | reducing pain and suffering, so that individuals can die with dignity. |
| | B) | curing chronic illness. |
| | C) | life-sustaining procedures used to prolong life when death is imminent. |
| | D) | promoting healthy lifestyles to avoid chronic illness. |
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What portion of corpses in the United States are cremated rather than buried? |
| | A) | 25% |
| | B) | 33% |
| | C) | 50% |
| | D) | 75% |
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