Loss, Death, and Grief

Question 1

loss that is part of life

Answer 1

necessary loss

Question 2

part of necessary loss and includes all normally expected life changes across the life span

Answer 2

maturational loss

Question 3

sudden, unpredictable external events bring about this type of loss

Answer 3

situational loss

Question 4

occurs when a persona can no longer feel, hear, see, or know a person or object

Answer 4

actual loss

Question 5

uniquely defined by the person experiencing the loss and is less obvious to other people

Answer 5

perceived loss

Question 6

emotional response to a loss, manifested in ways unique to an individual and based on personal experiences, cultural expectations, and spiritual beliefs

Answer 6

grief

Question 7

the outward, social expressions of grief and the behavior associated with loss

Answer 7

mourning

Question 8

encompasses both grief and mourning and includes the emotional responses and outward behaviors of a person experiencing loss

Answer 8

bereavement

Question 9

common, universal reaction characterized by complex emotional, cognitive, social, physical, behavioral, and spiritual responses to loss and death

Answer 9

normal (uncomplicated) grief

Question 10

the unconscious process or disengaging or “letting go” before the actual loss or death occurs, especially in situations of prolonged or predicted loss

Answer 10

anticipatory grief

Question 11

occurs when the relationship to the deceased person is not socially sanctioned, cannot be openly shared, or seems of lesser significance

Answer 11

disenfranchised grief (marginal or unsupported grief)

Question 12

a type of disenfranchised grief, occurs when the lost person is physically present but not psychologically available

Answer 12

ambiguous loss

Question 13

occurs when a person has a prolonged or significantly difficult time moving forward after a loss

Answer 13

complicated grief

Question 14

a person’s response exhibits self-destructive or maladaptive behavior, obsessions, or psychiatric disorders

Answer 14

exaggerated grief

Question 15

response is postponed often because the loss is so overwhelming that the person must avoid the full realization of the loss

Answer 15

delayed grief

Question 16

person behaves in ways that interfere with normal functioning but is unaware that the disruptive behavior is a result of the loss

Answer 16

masked grief

Question 17

what are the stages of dying?

Answer 17

denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance

Question 18

factors that influence one’s response to loss and grief

Answer 18

human development, personal relationships, nature of the loss, coping strategies, socioeconomic status, culture/ethnicity, spiritual beliefs, and hope

Question 19

focuses on the prevention, relief, reduction, or soothing of symptoms of disease or disorders throughout the entire course of an illness, including care of the dying and bereavement follow-up for the family

Answer 19

palliative care

Question 20

a philosophy and a model for the care of terminally ill patients and their families that usually have less than 6 months to live

Answer 20

hospice

Question 21

large family groups present, short mourning period with a memorial service and public viewing of the body. organ donation is allowable

Answer 21

african american

Question 22

death is regarded as a negative life event, no concept of afterlife, may be buried with food and other artifacts, stay with deceased for up to 8 hours after death, oldest son or daughter bathes the body under direction from an older relative or priest. believe body should remain intact, thus no organ donation

Answer 22

chinese

Question 23

honor family values and roles at end of life, use special objects such as amulets or rosary beads, alternative healing practices, and prayer, grief is openly expressed, religious rituals are essential, death is believed to be the will of God

Answer 23

hispanic or latino

Question 24

traditional Navajos do not touch the body after death. large Navajo tribe cleanses the body, paints the deceased’s face, dresses, and attaches an eagle feather to symbolize a return home. buried on the deceased’s homeland

Answer 24

native american

Question 25

deceased’s body is ritualistically washed, wrapped, cried over, prayed for, and buried as soon as possible after death. eyes and mouth are closed, and face is turned toward Mecca Muslims of the same gender prepare the body. bodies are buried, not cremated. autopsies interfere with quick burial, proximity of loved ones after death is important (soul stays with body until buried). organ donation is permissible by some.

Answer 25

islamic

Question 26

believe in an afterlife. death is preferred at home and a person’s state at time of death is important. minimize emotional expressions. male family members prepare the body. recommend not touching the body after death (smoother transition to afterlife), body is not left alone after death, pay respects before cremation of the body

Answer 26

buddhist

Question 27

body is placed on the floor with the head facing north, persons of same gender handle the body after death, no prohibitions against autopsy, bodies are cremated

Answer 27

hindu

Question 28

determine if members from the jewish burial society are coming to the facility before preparing body, family member stays with body until burial, burial occurs within 24 hours but not on the Sabbath, somme avoid cremation, autopsy, and embalming

Answer 28

jewish

Question 29

described as physical, emotional, and spiritual exhaustion resulting from seeing patients suffer, leads to a decreased capacity to show compassion or empathize with suffering people

Answer 29

compassion fatigue