AAMI - Funeral Home Directing 1 Comprehensive
Review Questions with correct answers
Pre-need Funeral Arrangements Correct Answer-Arrangements which
are made prior to need; no one has died.
At-need Funeral Arrangements Correct Answer-Arrangements made at
the time of need; a death has occurred.
Post-need Services Correct Answer-Services provided by the funeral
service organization that occur after final disposition, sometimes called
after care or follow-up services; are often psychological or commercial.
Death Correct Answer-The cessation of all physical life characterized by
the absence of metabolism and a total lack of irritability.
Prelude Correct Answer-Music that occurs before the funeral service
begins.
Postlude Correct Answer-Music that occurs after the funeral service has
ended.
Processional Correct Answer-Brings the family into the house of
worship.
Recessional Correct Answer-Marks the departure of the family from the
house of worship.
,Cultural universal Correct Answer-This concept maintains that there are
certain aspects to death that are common to all cultures.
Aspects of Cultural Universal Correct Answer-1. Announcement of the
death
2. Care for the deceased person
3. Some form of ceremony (memorialization)
4. An acceptable method of disposal
Obituary Correct Answer-Highlights the deceased's contribution to the
community as well as the personal family loss; we help the family
compose this.
Religious Purpose Correct Answer-Affirmation of faith; a system of
beliefs.
System of beliefs are composed of Correct Answer-1. Ritual actions
2. Overt conduct
3. Sacred scriptures
4. Sacred tradition
Philosophical Purpose Correct Answer-To provide a focal point for
giving meaning to life and to death; analytical response.
,Sociological Purpose Correct Answer-The funeral as a social institution
is an outgrowth of religion. Social needs are met by a disposal of the
body, affirming the dignity of the deceased in the community, and
allowing for the community expression of concern for the bereaved
family.
Psychological Purpose Correct Answer-The bereaved family can better
adjust to life by having a funeral service for the deceased.
Individual needs of the family are met in which ways? Correct Answer-
1. Normal expression of emotion through crying
2. Freedom to verbalize feelings
3. Support is provided by friends and family
4. Emphasizes the reality of death
5. Cermony provides spiritual support
6. Comfort is provided by the beauty of the funeral
7. Allows for self-denial as an expression of guilt.
8. Viewing the deceased establishes the reality of death.
Transference Correct Answer-A displacement of feelings.
Phrases to avoid when addressing the family of the deceased Correct
Answer-Good Morning, good afternoon, good evening
, What information should be obtained on notification of death Correct
Answer-1. Name of the deceased
2. Location of the deceased
3. Name, telephone number and relationship or authority of the person
calling
4. Name of attending physician
5. Has the physician or coroner or medical examiner been notified?
Coroner Correct Answer-An elected public official who investigates
questionable and unattended deaths. May or may not be a medical
doctor. When not a medical doctor they must work in collaboration with
an MD to certify the cause of death.
Medical Examiner Correct Answer-A forensically trained physician who
investigates questionable and unattended deaths; always an MD.
A home or residential transfer Correct Answer-Takes place at the private
residence of the deceased.
An institutional transfer Correct Answer-Takes place at an institution
such as a hospital, nursing home, hospice, or morgue.
Equipment used for transfer of deceased (removal) Adult Correct
Answer-1. Mortuary/Ambulance cot
2. Collapsible or flexible stretcher
3. Sheets and cot cover
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