Human growth & development

What legal documents allow a dying patient to instruct the doctor to withhold treatments that might prolong life?

• DNR

• Advance Directives

• CPR

• None of the above

What is the philosophy behind hospice care?

• To overmedicate the patient and facilitate death

• To administer radiation therapy

• To administer chemotherapy

• Allow the patient to die with dignity and comfort

In regards to dying patients and the five stages of death, which of the following statements is true?

• Some persons may be in several stages at the same time

• Some people may not progress through all stages

• Some stages may overlap

• All answers are correct

Most medical personnel new feel that a patient _A_ be told of his/her approaching death. However, the patient should be left with_B_ and the knowledge that he/she will _C_.

• A-must; B- no hope; C-be left alone

• A-should not; B- no hope; C- be left alone

• A-should; B- some hope; C- not be left alone

• None of the answers are correct

What is a terminal illness?

• A disease that cannot be cured that will result in death

• A disease that was contracted in an airport terminal

• A disease that lasts more than 5 years & is not life threatening

• A disease that debilitates a patient but does not result in death

Which of the following are fears that a person with a terminal illness might have?

• Love ones left behind

• Pain, abandonment, loneliness & the unknown

• Unfinished work or dreams

• All answers are correct

Which of the following is an example of "denial"?

• "Just let me live until my grandchild is born"

• Withdraw from others

• At peace and ready for death

• "I don't believe the doctor"

Before health care workers can provide care to dying patients, they must first understand their own _A_ about death and come to _B_ with these feelings.

• A-fears; B- a decision

• A-personal feelings; B-terms

• A-stages; B-a meeting

Which of the following are types of care provided by hospice?

• Psychological, personal care, pain control

• Chemotherapy and radiation therapy

• Euthanasia

• All of the above

Which of the following behaviors is an example of “anger”?

• Promises made to God

• At peace and ready for death

• Hostile & bitter

• Crying frequently