Death, Dying, and bereavement Flashcards
According to Kübler-Ross, which of the following is the first stage of grief?
a) Anger
b) Denial
c) Acceptance
d) Bargaining
Answer: b) Denial
The concept of “palliative care” focuses on:
a) Curing the illness
b) Alleviating symptoms and providing comfort
c) Isolating patients from family
d) Conducting experimental treatments
Answer: b) Alleviating symptoms and providing comfort
An individual who is trying to negotiate with a higher power for more time is likely in which stage of grief?
a) Denial
b) Anger
c) Bargaining
d) Depression
Answer: c) Bargaining
Which of the following best describes “anticipatory grief”?
a) Grieving after the death has occurred
b) Grieving before the loss occurs
c) Not experiencing any grief
d) A sudden onset of grief
Answer: b) Grieving before the loss occurs
A common emotional response in the depression stage of grief is:
a) Acceptance
b) Hopelessness and sadness
c) Anger directed at others
d) Bargaining for more time
Answer: b) Hopelessness and sadness
Hospice care is primarily intended for:
a) Terminally ill patients at the end of life
b) Patients seeking a cure for their illness
c) Long-term rehabilitation
d) Young children
Answer: a) Terminally ill patients at the end of life
Which of the following is a common response during the anger stage of grief?
a) Blaming oneself for the loss
b) Feeling numb or detached
c) Expressing frustration towards others
d) Acceptance of the situation
Answer: c) Expressing frustration towards others
A family member who is in the acceptance stage of grief might:
a) Feel completely indifferent to the loss
b) Find a sense of peace with the loss
c) Exhibit intense anger and resistance
d) Avoid thinking about the deceased altogether
Answer: b) Find a sense of peace with the loss
In many cultures, a common ritual following death is:
a) Denial of the event
b) Holding a memorial or funeral service
c) Avoiding any discussion of the deceased
d) Resuming daily life immediately
Answer: b) Holding a memorial or funeral service
Which term refers to the legal document that specifies a person’s wishes for end-of-life care?
a) Medical directive
b) Will
c) Power of attorney
d) Advance care directive
Answer: d) Advance care directive
Grief that is not openly acknowledged or supported is called:
a) Disenfranchised grief
b) Chronic grief
c) Complicated grief
d) Anticipatory grief
Answer: a) Disenfranchised grief
A sudden and unexpected loss is more likely to lead to:
a) Acceptance right away
b) Complicated or prolonged grief
c) Immediate peace with the loss
d) A lack of emotional reaction
Answer: b) Complicated or prolonged grief
Which of the following statements is true about children’s understanding of death?
a) Children typically understand death fully by age two
b) Younger children may see death as temporary or reversible
c) All children view death as final and irreversible
d) Children cannot experience grief
Answer: b) Younger children may see death as temporary or reversible
In the context of bereavement, the term “mourning” refers to:
a) The private, internal experience of loss
b) The public expressions and rituals related to loss
c) Denial of a loss
d) Complete emotional detachment
Answer: b) The public expressions and rituals related to loss
Which of the following is a healthy coping mechanism for someone experiencing grief?
a) Isolating themselves from friends and family
b) Suppressing all emotional responses
c) Talking about their feelings and seeking support
d) Avoiding any reminder of the deceased
Answer: c) Talking about their feelings and seeking support
Which stage of Kübler-Ross’s model is characterized by disbelief and shock?
a) Denial
b) Bargaining
c) Depression
d) Acceptance
Answer: a) Denial
A person who accepts their diagnosis of a terminal illness and is at peace with it has likely reached which stage?
a) Denial
b) Anger
c) Acceptance
d) Bargaining
Answer: c) Acceptance
Which of the following is a risk factor for complicated grief?
a) Having a strong support network
b) Losing a loved one unexpectedly
c) Participating in grief counseling
d) Experiencing grief in a familiar environment
Answer: b) Losing a loved one unexpectedly
Which of the following best describes “grief work”?
a) The process of ignoring painful memories
b) Actively processing feelings and coming to terms with the loss
c) Avoiding any thoughts about the deceased
d) Rapidly forgetting the person who died
Answer: b) Actively processing feelings and coming to terms with the loss
A person experiencing “complicated grief” might:
a) Quickly move on after a loss
b) Feel prolonged and intense sorrow or difficulty accepting the death
c) Experience no emotional reaction to the loss
d) Be completely unaffected by the loss
Answer: b) Feel prolonged and intense sorrow or difficulty accepting the death
Which type of grief is characterized by persistent yearning for the deceased long after the loss?
a) Normal grief
b) Complicated grief
c) Disenfranchised grief
d) Anticipatory grief
Answer: b) Complicated grief
Cultural practices surrounding death and mourning often:
a) Serve no functional purpose
b) Provide structure and support for the bereaved
c) Increase isolation for those grieving
d) Are the same across all cultures
Answer: b) Provide structure and support for the bereaved
Which of the following is a common physical response to grief?
a) Increased energy
b) Numbness, fatigue, and difficulty sleeping
c) Complete immunity to stress-related symptoms
d) No physical response at all
Answer: b) Numbness, fatigue, and difficulty sleeping
The process of adapting to a loss, including changes in roles and identity, is known as:
a) Mourning
b) Recovery
c) Reorientation
d) Reattachment
Answer: c) Reorientation
