Which of the following is true of a death doula's job? ✔️Ans - End-of-life
doulas empower people to make decisions on their end-of-life care.
Studies have found that ____ say they would prefer to die at home while ____
actually do die at home. ✔️Ans - 80%; 30%
Which of the following is true of a death doula's role? ✔️Ans - Death doulas
advocate to help a person get their "good death"
Many of those looking to become end-of-life doulas ______________________.
✔️Ans - Intend to primarily do the work on a volunteer basis.
What specialty focuses on giving short-term relief to caregivers of a seriously
ill person? ✔️Ans - Respite care for the family
Which of the following is false of a death doula who specializes in planning
and conducting vigils? ✔️Ans - They help with post-death arrangements
especially in the case of sudden death
The sense of _____________ is one of the last to go in the dying phase. ✔️Ans -
Hearing
Which of the following might you want to have if you are applying massage oil
or Vaseline to a client? ✔️Ans - Non-latex gloves
Which of the following should you NOT do when holding the space? ✔️Ans -
Be always thinking about the perfect response
Which of the following should you avoid when doing an initial consultation?
✔️Ans - Focusing on conveying your knowledge and selling your skills
Which of the following is false of advanced care directives? ✔️Ans - You
need a lawyer to write up advanced care directives
Which of the following may pose a problem if your client wants to be an organ
donor? ✔️Ans - If they choose to die at home
, Which of the following is true when scattering ashes? ✔️Ans - when
scattering at sea it must be done at least 3 nautical miles from land
What part of understanding the needs of the dying may involve oral care,
changing their position and treating them like an adult? ✔️Ans -
Maintaining dignity and comfort
What is a benefit of reading out loud to your client? ✔️Ans - ALL OF THE
ABOVE
It provides company and it's easy for them to respond to you reading.
It makes your client feel taken care of.
It helps occupy your client's mind.
What are the two main steps of planning for the vigil? ✔️Ans - Discussing
and preparing, writing out a plan
How long after the death should you have a post-death meeting? ✔️Ans - A
month after the funeral
What part of talking about life and dying includes working on a legacy project
and writing letters to family and friends? ✔️Ans - Saying goodbyes and
facing regrets
Which of the following is false of spiritual or ritual ideas on death? ✔️Ans -
Nearing death makes most atheists turn to religion
Why would you as a death doula talk to friends about death, write down your
thoughts about death, write your own advanced care directives, and consider
what your beliefs may be about afterlife? ✔️Ans - To be able to start a
death café
To get more comfortable with your own mortality
Which of the following is within the scope of practice for a death doula?
✔️Ans - Dropping everything for your client if you are on call
As a death doula you should consider your ___________ as important as any
other aspect of your business. ✔️Ans - Self-care time
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