Question 1

Which age group is MOST likely to die through assisted suicide?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ages 25-40
B)  Ages 40-55
C)  Ages 60-75
D)  Ages 80-95E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

In which of the following states is active euthanasia NOT considered a crime?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nevada
B)  Texas
C)  Washington
D)  New YorkE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 3

_____ refers to a legal document that reflects the patient's advance care planning.

Accepted Answer

A)  Last request
B)  Dying will
C)  Living will
D)  Easy death orderE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Define euthanasia.Describe the two types of euthanasia.

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Question 5

In 1900,most people died:

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A)  in a hospital,cared for by medical staff.
B)  in a nursing home.
C)  at home,cared for by their family.
D)  at a hospice.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Most psychologists believe that it is best for dying individuals to:

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A)  be unaware of their condition.
B)  limit their interaction with others.
C)  know that they are dying.
D)  distance themselves from family and friends.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

In 1994,the state of _____ passed the Death With Dignity Act,which allows active euthanasia.

Accepted Answer

A)  Florida
B)  Oregon
C)  Washington
D)  New YorkE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following is Kübler-Ross' third stage of dying?

Accepted Answer

A)  Denial and isolation
B)  Acceptance
C)  Bargaining
D)  AngerE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Sometimes euthanasia is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  "honor killing."
B)  "mercy killing."
C)  "quick death."
D)  "violent death."E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Kübler-Ross' fourth stage of dying,in which the dying person comes to accept the certainty of her or his death.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Kübler-Ross' fourth stage of dying,in which the...

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of active euthanasia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Injecting a lethal dose of a drug
B)  Turning off a respirator
C)  Removing a heart-lung machine
D)  Stopping antibioticsE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Delilah lost her husband Hendricks to a bloody highway accident.Being just three years into marriage,she was devastated.Four months later,she was hassled by problems such as intrusive thoughts,flashbacks,nightmares,sleep disturbance,and problems in concentrating.Delilah is probably experiencing:

Accepted Answer

A)  post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms.
B)  restoration-oriented stress.
C)  disenfranchised grief.
D)  separation anxiety.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Terry,a terminally ill cancer patient,has finally accepted the certainty of her death.She is now refusing to have any visitors to her hospital room,and spends most of her time crying and grieving.Which of the following stages of dying is Terry most likely in?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anger
B)  Acceptance
C)  Bargaining
D)  DepressionE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following is TRUE of the American attitude toward death?

Accepted Answer

A)  Americans consider death of the biological body as the end of existence.
B)  Americans do not believe in a spiritual body that lives on after death.
C)  Belief in reincarnation is a defining aspect of the American belief about death.
D)  Americans are generally death avoiders and death deniers.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following were considered to be clear signs of death 25 years ago?

Accepted Answer

A)  A flat EEG (electroencephalogram) reading for a specified period of time
B)  The end of certain biological functions
C)  The end of electrical activity in the brain
D)  The lack of response to sensory stimuliE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 16

How does denial impact individuals' adaptation to approaching death?

Accepted Answer

Denial may be a fruitful way for some in...

Question 17

Turning off a respirator or a heart-lung machine is an example of _____ euthanasia.

Accepted Answer

A)  active
B)  deliberate
C)  passive
D)  sustainedE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Kübler-Ross describes the _____ stage as the end of the dying struggle.

Accepted Answer

A)  anger
B)  acceptance
C)  bargaining
D)  depressionE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Which of the following is the BEST description of the term "euthanasia"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Easy death
B)  Death wish
C)  Voluntary death
D)  Painless deathE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

In the Gond culture of India,death is believed to be caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)  natural forces.
B)  an angry supreme being.
C)  the ill will of others in the community.
D)  magic and demons.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Exam 17: Death, Dying, and Grieving

Which age group is MOST likely to die through assisted suicide?

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How does denial impact individuals' adaptation to approaching death?

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Turning off a respirator or a heart-lung machine is an example of _____ euthanasia.

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Delilah lost her husband Hendricks to a bloody highway accident.Being just three years into marriage,she was devastated.Four months later,she was hassled by problems such as intrusive thoughts,flashbacks,nightmares,sleep disturbance,and problems in concentrating.Delilah is probably experiencing:

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Define euthanasia.Describe the two types of euthanasia.

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Kübler-Ross' fourth stage of dying,in which the dying person comes to accept the certainty of her or his death.

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In 1900,most people died:

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Terry,a terminally ill cancer patient,has finally accepted the certainty of her death.She is now refusing to have any visitors to her hospital room,and spends most of her time crying and grieving.Which of the following stages of dying is Terry most likely in?

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Which of the following is the BEST description of the term "euthanasia"?

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In the Gond culture of India,death is believed to be caused by:

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Which of the following is Kübler-Ross' third stage of dying?

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Most psychologists believe that it is best for dying individuals to:

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Which of the following were considered to be clear signs of death 25 years ago?

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Sometimes euthanasia is called:

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_____ refers to a legal document that reflects the patient's advance care planning.

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Which of the following is an example of active euthanasia?

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In which of the following states is active euthanasia NOT considered a crime?

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In 1994,the state of _____ passed the Death With Dignity Act,which allows active euthanasia.

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Which of the following is TRUE of the American attitude toward death?

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Kübler-Ross describes the _____ stage as the end of the dying struggle.

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