Chapter 14 Death n Dying
you would expect a client experiencing maladaptive grief to have - correct
answer-Unresolved conflict
You are caring for a client whose husband died 2 days ago. The period following a loss is
called - correct answer-Mourning
A client assigned to your care is receiving bereavement counseling. You understand that this
client has recently - correct answer-Sustained a loss
You are told your pt has just experienced a physical loss. You understand this to mean the
loss of - correct answer-Spouse
A client gave birth to a stillborn child with a gestational age of 7 months. To help the parents
cope with the loss , it would be best if the health care professional - correct answer-Gives
the parents time to see and hold the child
The social worker and the dying pt have just completed a document in which the pt appoints
someone to carry out his or her end of life wishes . This document is known as a - correct
answer-Durable power of attorney
A terminally ill elderly clients family is deliberating withholding lifesaving medical treatment .
This is an act of: - correct answer-Euthanasia
A terminally ill pt has just been placed in hospice care. The family asks you about the
objective for this unit. You would explain that the emphasis is on: - correct answer-Comfort
The health care worker is correct if he suggests which of the following strategies to help a
person cope with a loss ? - correct answer-Avoiding making major life changes
What death is imminent , the health care worker would to see physical changes such as -
correct answer-Cheyne-Stokes respiration
When communicating with the family of the terminally ill client, the health care worker would
best - correct answer-Determine what is important for the family at this time
Grief is best described as - correct answer-A feeling in response to death
Which of the following is a type of grief? - correct answer-Anticipatory
When the dying pt prays for extra months of life, the pt is experiencing which of
Kubler-Ross's stages of grief? - correct answer-Bargaining
A person experiencing the third stage of Bowlby's theory of mourning will present w/ which of
the following - correct answer-Anger over the loss
you would expect a client experiencing maladaptive grief to have - correct
answer-Unresolved conflict
You are caring for a client whose husband died 2 days ago. The period following a loss is
called - correct answer-Mourning
A client assigned to your care is receiving bereavement counseling. You understand that this
client has recently - correct answer-Sustained a loss
You are told your pt has just experienced a physical loss. You understand this to mean the
loss of - correct answer-Spouse
A client gave birth to a stillborn child with a gestational age of 7 months. To help the parents
cope with the loss , it would be best if the health care professional - correct answer-Gives
the parents time to see and hold the child
The social worker and the dying pt have just completed a document in which the pt appoints
someone to carry out his or her end of life wishes . This document is known as a - correct
answer-Durable power of attorney
A terminally ill elderly clients family is deliberating withholding lifesaving medical treatment .
This is an act of: - correct answer-Euthanasia
A terminally ill pt has just been placed in hospice care. The family asks you about the
objective for this unit. You would explain that the emphasis is on: - correct answer-Comfort
The health care worker is correct if he suggests which of the following strategies to help a
person cope with a loss ? - correct answer-Avoiding making major life changes
What death is imminent , the health care worker would to see physical changes such as -
correct answer-Cheyne-Stokes respiration
When communicating with the family of the terminally ill client, the health care worker would
best - correct answer-Determine what is important for the family at this time
Grief is best described as - correct answer-A feeling in response to death
Which of the following is a type of grief? - correct answer-Anticipatory
When the dying pt prays for extra months of life, the pt is experiencing which of
Kubler-Ross's stages of grief? - correct answer-Bargaining
A person experiencing the third stage of Bowlby's theory of mourning will present w/ which of
the following - correct answer-Anger over the loss
