Death and Dying

Which of the following is an example of a resident who is going through the bargaining stage of the grief process, according to Dr. Kübler-Ross?

• The resident makes a new will and tells her family about funeral arrangements.

• The resident insists that a mistake was made on her blood tests.

• The resident tells her sister that if she lives, she will start volunteering every day at the senior center.

• The resident feels sad most of the time and does not want to see anyone.

A terminally ill resident discussed his funeral arrangements with his family. He lets them know that he is concerned about their well-being after he is gone. He says he wants to spend as much time as possible with them before he dies. Which stage of dying is this resident in?

• Denial

• Anger

• Bargaining

• Acceptance

Which of the following statements is true of the grief process?

• A family member may be shocked after the death of a loved one, even if she was aware that the person was dying.

• All people grieve in the same way, following the same process.

• Missing a person who has died is an uncommon response to death.

• Feeling angry after a person has died is unhealthy and unnatural.

One factor that influences personal attitudes about death is

• A person’s diet

• A person’s culture

• A person’s weight

• A person’s height

When caring for a dying resident whose senses are diminished, the nursing assistant should

• Ask many questions to see what is comfortable for the resident

• Turn on as many lights as possible

• Observe body language

• Encourage all visitors to remain silent

The last sense to leave the body is usually the sense of

• Hearing

• Sight

• Taste

• Touch

How can NAs give emotional support to residents who are dying?

• By leaving dying residents alone as much as possible

• By listening more

• By sharing their religious beliefs with residents

• By letting residents know that it will all be over soon

One way that NAs can respect the rights of residents who are dying is to

• Keep visitors away from residents

• Let the family know if the NA does not agree with residents’ medical decisions

• Promise residents that they will get better

• Promote privacy for residents

Which of the following is part of The Dying Person’s Bill of Rights?

• I have the right to be told what to believe about life after death.

• I have the right to be cared for by someone who will always tell me what she thinks I want to hear.

• I have the right to have my questions answered honestly.

• I have the right to be treated with forced cheerfulness.

Which of the following is true of advance directives?

• Advance directives must be honored as long as family members agree with the resident’s decisions.

• Advance directives must be honored unless NAs do not agree with the diagnosis.

• Advance directives must be honored.

• Advance directives should be changed when the resident’s spiritual leader does not agree with the resident’s decision.