Death and Dying

Question 1

The inescapable end of life that
will touch everyone at a specific
point in time.

Answer 1

death

Question 2

process that ends in death.

Answer 2

dying

Question 3

Fears related to Death & Dying

Answer 3

physical, social and emotional

Question 4

helplessness, dependence, loss of physical

faculties / disability, mutilation, pain

Answer 4

physical

Question 5

separation from family, leaving behind
unfinished business, being a financial and emotional
burden to others

Answer 5

Social

Question 6

being unprepared for death and what

happens after death

Answer 6

Emotional

Question 7

5 “Stages” of Death & Dying (DABDA)

Answer 7

Denial
Anger
Bargaining
Depression
Acceptance

Question 8

stage of shock

Answer 8

denial

Question 9

heightened emotions; anger at God, envy atanger towards doctors,
nurses, and families, even strangers.

Answer 9

anger

Question 10

2nd most critical stage next to anger; some form of wishful thinking

Answer 10

bargaining

Question 11

feelings of meaningless, helplessness, guilt and hopelessness

Answer 11

depression

Question 12

Reactive depression (past losses):

Answer 12

loss of job, hobbies,

mobility.

Question 13

Preparatory depression (losses yet to come):

Answer 13

dependence on family

Question 14

one of the predictors of suicide among the depressed

Answer 14

profound ideas of helplessness

Question 15

basically realizing that death is inevitable;involve the issue of Closure,

Answer 15

acceptance

Question 16

important aspect of all stages

Answer 16

hope

Question 17

one of the major fears

Answer 17

pain

Question 18

lessen the burden of disease and improve the quality of life; possibility of cure

Answer 18

palliative care

Question 19

provide comfort; peaceful death, waiting game; 100% going to die

Answer 19

hospice care

Question 20

supportive care given at home

Answer 20

home care

Question 21

form of support/ care for both the patient and the caretaker

Answer 21

respite care

Question 22

good death

Answer 22

sudden
during sleep
at home
comfortable
meaningful
completed life
goodbyes done

life review accomplished
surrounded by love

Question 23

refusing to face the truth or pretending everything’s ok

Answer 23

cure collusion

Question 24

telling the patient that he is terminally ill

Answer 24

disclosure

Question 25

physicians must have developed these skills when disclosing vital information regarding the patients health

Answer 25

compassion and empathy