WorksheetsDeath and Dying
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
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.
What does palliative care involve?
The resident’s recovery
Pain relief and comfort
Teaching the resident to care for himself
Curing the resident’s illness
An attitude that is helpful in hospice work is
Being sensitive to individual needs
Pushing residents to talk about their feelings
Joining in the conversation during personal visits
Helping the resident embrace the NA’s faith before death
Which of the following is a sign of approaching death?
Decreasing blood pressure
Sharper vision
Warm, dry skin
Heightened sense of touch
The NA’s responsibilities regarding postmortem care include
Placing drainage pads where needed
Removing tubes from the dead resident
Removing equipment from the room
Examining the body to help determine the cause of death
________ is the special care that focuses on the dignity and comfort of a dying person.
Which of the following statements is true?
Most people respond in a vocal and emotional way after a loved one has died.
Dealing with the death of a loved one will take approximately two months.
NAs may grieve for residents after they die.
NAs will be expected to attend residents’ funerals.
Burning of a body until it is reduced to ashes is called
Burial
Cremation
Memorial
Eulogy
When a dead person’s body is displayed at a funeral service, it is called a(n) _________ viewing.
A watch over a dead body before burial that often involves singing, eating, drinking, and storytelling is called a
Viewing
Wake
Burial
Eulogy
What is the primary goal of hospice care?
To extend the patient's life at all costs
To provide comfort and support
To cure the patient's illness
To isolate the patient from family
