Death and Dying

Question 1

brain death

Answer 1

neurological definition, all electrical activity of the brain has ceased for a specified period

Question 2

Active Euthanasia

Answer 2

death is deliberately induced, five states that allow it

Question 3

Passive Euthanasia

Answer 3

when a person is allowed to die by withholding available treatment, pull the plug

Question 4

living will

Answer 4

legal document while the individual can still think clearly, expresses desires, DNR- do not resuscitate

Question 5

End-of-life care

Answer 5

should include respect for the goals, preferences, and choices of the patient and his or her family
-hospice, counselor, therapist, nutritionalist

Question 6

Kübler-Ross stages of dying

Answer 6

• Denial and isolation
• Anger
• Bargaining
• depression
• Acceptance

Question 7

Communication with a dying person

Answer 7

Ask if there is anyone he or she would like to see. Encourage the dying person to reminiscence. Talk to individual When he or she wishes to talk. Don’t be afraid to express love

• establish presence at their eye level
• Don’t be afraid to touch dying person
• Eliminate distraction
• Don’t prescribe or deny feelings of acceptance
• Allow and encourage expression of feelings

Question 8

Benefits of expecting death

Answer 8

close life with own ideas, complete projects, arrange funeral, opportunity to reminisce, understand medical processes

Question 9

Grief

Answer 9

emotional numbness, disbelief, separation anxiety, despair,

Question 10

Dimensions of grief

Answer 10

pining or yearning, separation anxiety, despair and sadness, hopelessness and defeat

Question 11

Stoudmires phases of grief

Answer 11

1. Shock and disbelief- time frame varies, survivor feels lost and confused, physical symptoms, initial numbness shifts to overwhelming feelings of sadness
2. Preoccupation with the memory of the dead person- 6 months, physical symptoms like crying and insomnia, widowed individuals relive death or relationship
3. Resolution- renewed interest in everyday activities, realization that life must go on, memories persist but change

Question 12

forms of mourning

Answer 12

burial and cremation, funeral services, family and community have important roles

Question 13

Coping and type of death

Answer 13

impact of death strongly influenced by circumstances, sudden death have more traumatic effect

Question 14

Wortman and Silver three main patterns of mourning/grief

Answer 14

meh