Which of the following is not an advantage of discussing death openly with a dying individual quizlet?

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Which of the following are NOT a component of the death system, as described by Robert Kastenbaum?

Actions

Which of the following is NOT considered to be a function of the death system?

The context in which death is portrayed

Which of the following statements is consistent with deaths that occurred in 1900?

People were cared for at home by their families at the time of death.

The definition of brain death followed by most physicians:

includes the death of both the higher and lower portions of the brain.

Lucille signed a living will when she was 65 years old and in good health. It stated that she wanted no extraordinary medical procedures to be used if doctors determined she would not recover. She was conscious of the ramifications of her decision. At the age of 85 she had a stroke in her brain stem and could no longer breathe for herself or take in food. Doctors determined that she would not recover respiration or digestion. Which of the following would be true in Lucille's case?

Lucille could be given sedatives and pain medications but should not be put on a ventilator or given a feeding tube.

Components such as people (clergy), places (Vietnam Memorial Wall), times (9/11/2001), objects (wearing black in mourning), and symbols (skull and crossbones) are all part of what Robert Kastenbaum calls:

the death system.

Warnings and predictions

weather forecasting services

Preventing death

physicians or firefighters

Caring for the dying

hospices

Disposing of the dead

cremation

Social consolidation after death

the need for support and counseling

Killing

death penalty determinations

Which of the following describes the act of euthanasia?

painlessly ending someone's life

How many years longer might a person born today expect to live compared to a person born in 1900?

32

______ death is said to occur when all electrical activity in the brain has ceased for a specified period of time.

Brain

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the development of a living will?

A living will must be drawn up by patients when they can think clearly.

Passive euthanasia occurs when treatments are

withheld.

"Easy death" and "mercy killing" are other descriptors for

euthanasia.

Dr. Jack Kevorkian was a Michigan physician who helped terminally ill patients with

assisted suicide.

Involving the family in the care of the hospice patient:

probably diminishes their guilt after death.

What is the leading cause of infant death in the United States?

Sudden infant death syndrome

Which are the most common causes of death in childhood?

Accidents and illness

The deliberate administration of a drug overdose to a patient may be considered

active euthanasia.

Serious physical illness, mental disorders, feelings of hopelessness, and loss of loved ones are risk factors for:

suicide.

How does assisted suicide differ from active euthanasia?

Patients administer the lethal medication to themselves.

Which of the following is NOT a goal of hospice?

ensuring that the patient remains in the hospital

The highest risk of sudden infant death syndrome occurs at what age?

2 to 4 months of age

The third leading cause of death for adolescents is:

suicide.

True or false: In childhood, death occurs most often because of accidents or illness.

True

True or false: In the United States, female adolescents are more likely than male adolescents to attempt suicide.

True

Which of the following is NOT an indicator of suicide risk?

A new job

All of the following are considered factors that are linked with adolescent suicide risk EXCEPT:

higher level of school connectedness.

List Elisabeth Kübler-Ross' five stages of dying in order from beginning to end, with the first stage at the top.

1. Denial and isolation
2. Anger
3. Bargaining
4. Depression
5. Acceptance

Hospice care occurs most often in

the home.

Which of the following statements reflects what a person would say in the first stage of Kübler-Ross' five stages of dying?

"The doctor is wrong. I need to get a second opinion. The doctor must have mixed my file up with someone else's."

True or false: Emerging adults have triple the suicide rate of adolescents.

True

Which of the following are common for a person in Kübler-Ross' second stage of dying?

- feeling resentful toward healthy family members
- asking the question "Why me?"

In the United States today, which of the following adolescents is statistically more likely to attempt suicide?

African American female

Select all of the following that are factors linked with adolescent suicide attempts or indicators of suicide risk.

- Child maltreatment
- Depressive symptoms, sense of helplessness
- Victim of bullying or cyberbullying

Which statement is typical of how a person in Kübler-Ross' third stage of dying would react?

The person tries to negotiate in order to live a little longer.

Which of the following is NOT one of Elisabeth Kübler-Ross' stages of dying?

Contemplation

Understanding of the certainty of death appears in which stage of Kübler-Ross' five stages of dying?

Fourth stage: depression

The most common characteristic of Kübler-Ross' first stage of dying is

denial.

Which of the following are characteristic of a person in Kübler-Ross' fifth stage of dying? (Select all that apply)

- A sense of peace
- A desire to be left alone
- An acceptance of one's fate

Which emotions often become a part of Kubler-Ross' second stage of dying? (Choose every correct answer.)

-Anger
- Resentment
- Envy

What strategy may help dying individuals become more alert and cheerful?

Giving them options to increase perceived control

Rachel has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. She has been spending a lot of time at her church and praying to God. Specifically she has said to God that if she lives, she will donate half of her money to the church and volunteer at her local food pantry. Which of Kübler-Ross' stages of dying does this reflect?

Bargaining

More than ______ percent of Americans die in hospitals in a given year.

50

True or false: Kübler-Ross would recommend that loved ones try to cheer up the dying person in the fourth stage of dying, also known as the depression stage.

False

Robert is an 80-year-old man who has been given three months to live. He has requested to be left alone. When asked, he says that he is not feeling much physical pain and seems devoid of feeling. He realizes he is going to die and feels a sense of peace. Which of Kübler-Ross' five stages of dying is he in?

Acceptance

Carol has terminal cancer. She has read that eating certain foods has been found to prolong a person's life. Therefore she spends a great deal of time preparing meals for herself. She was given six months to live but has now exceeded that time. She owes it to her diet and perseverance. What can we expect of Carol's demeanor?

She will most likely be more alert and cheerful.

Which of the following statements best reflects the outcome of communicating about death with a dying person?

Discussing death openly with the dying individual has many benefits for the person.

While most people say they would prefer to die at home, the majority of people die in

a hospital.

Roger's wife just passed away. He has responded to the loss by repeatedly saying, "I can't believe it," and exhibiting deep despair by crying and sighing. Roger is experiencing:

grief.

What percentage of survivors experience normal grief reactions?

80 to 90 percent

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of discussing death openly with a dying individual?

The dying person can avoid feeling depressed about impending death.

Travis is experiencing the loss of his brother who died from cancer 18 months ago. He has reported feeling a numbness, believes that the future does not hold anything for him without his brother, and cannot move on from the loss. Of which of the following might Travis be suffering?

prolonged grief disorder

Anastasia had an abortion when she was 18 years old. Even though she made the decision to end the pregnancy, she experienced a deep and pervasive grief for many years. Ten years later, her sister became pregnant. When Anastasia heard the news, she cried for days. Anastasia was experiencing ______ grief.

disenfranchised

What are components of grief? (Choose every correct answer.)

- separation anxiety
- hopelessness
- yearning
- loneliness

Which of the following is a model of coping with bereavement that emphasizes oscillation between loss-oriented stressors and restoration-oriented stressors?

Dual-process model

What percentage of survivors still have difficulty six months after the loss of a loved one and report difficulty moving on with their lives?

7 to 10 percent

When a person reports financial loss, loneliness, increased physical illness, and a psychological disorder such as depression after a loss, one could assume that the person who died was the person's

spouse.

Enduring despair that remains unresolved over an extended period of time is called:

complicated grief.

According to research, widowed individuals were more likely to ______ their religious and spiritual beliefs following the death of a spouse.

intensify

When an individual's grief over a deceased person is a socially ambiguous loss that cannot be openly mourned, it is called:

disenfranchised grief.

Which part of the dual-process model of coping with bereavement involves helping the survivor master skills such as learning how to do routine home maintenance?

Restoration-oriented stressors

Which of the following has NOT been found to be an outcome for a person who has lost a spouse or intimate partner?

mental clarity

Which of the following is related to lower levels of grief for people surviving the loss of a spouse?

intensified religious and spiritual beliefs

Which statement accurately reflects how the dual-process model of coping with bereavement works?

Coping with loss and engaging in restoration can be carried out concurrently.

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