Worksheets5 Stages of Grief Competency Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
Read the scenario: Resident: Maria Alvarez, 72, diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer. Scenario: Maria says, “I’ve always been healthy. There’s no reason for me to believe something is wrong now.” She sits upright in her bed, clutching her rosary, and refuses to discuss the diagnosis further.
Which statement best describes Maria Alvarez’s response to her diagnosis?
Acceptance
Denial
Depression
Bargaining
Read the scenario: Family Member: Ravi Patel, 45, son of Meena Patel, 80, diagnosed with end stage congestive heart failure. Scenario: Ravi states, “If we move her to a better facility, she’ll have a better chance.”
Which response stage is reflected in Ravi Patel’s statement?
Acceptance
Anger
Bargaining
Denial
Read the scenario: Resident: George Whitaker, 68, diagnosed with late-stage Parkinson’s disease. Scenario: George insists, “Just leave me in my night clothes. There’s no point in getting dressed.”
What stage of response is most consistent with George Whitaker’s statement?
Depression
Acceptance
Denial
Anger
Read the scenario: Family Member: Fatima Hussein, 52, daughter of Layla Hussein, 85, diagnosed with kidney failure. Scenario: Fatima says, “We’ve come to terms with what’s happening and want to focus on making her comfortable.”
Which stage does Fatima Hussein’s statement most clearly demonstrate?
Denial
Anger
Acceptance
Bargaining
Read the scenario: Resident: Darnell Jones, 63, diagnosed with advanced lung cancer. Scenario: Darnell yells, “Why is this happening to me? It’s not fair!” as he punches the side of his wheelchair.
Which response stage is shown by Darnell Jones’s reaction?
Acceptance
Bargaining
Anger
Denial
Read the scenario: Family Member: Ling Chen, 38, daughter of Hua Chen, 90, diagnosed with end-stage Alzheimer’s disease. Scenario: Ling states, “It feels like we’ve already lost him. I can’t stop crying.”
Ling Chen’s statement most closely reflects which stage?
Denial
Depression
Acceptance
Bargaining
Read the scenario: Resident: Rosa Martinez, 75, diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. Scenario: Rosa snaps, “If I follow the treatments and take my meds, there’s a chance I’ll get better right?”
Rosa Martinez’s statement most likely indicates which stage?
Acceptance
Bargaining
Depression
Anger
Read the scenario: Family Member: Amir Rahman, 50, son of Noor Rahman, 78, diagnosed with liver cirrhosis. Scenario: Amir demands, “There’s no way this diagnosis is right. We’re getting a second opinion.”
Which stage does Amir Rahman’s reaction most represent?
Denial
Acceptance
Depression
Anger
Read the scenario: Resident: Betty Nguyen, 69, diagnosed with end stage COPD and her condition is deteriorating. Scenario: Betty says, “I know my time is limited. I want to see my family as much as I can.”
Betty Nguyen’s statement most closely reflects which stage?
Acceptance
Denial
Anger
Bargaining
Read the scenario: Family Member: Carlos Rivera, 32, grandson of Isabel Rivera, 86, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Scenario: Carlos yells at staff, “You let this get this bad! You should’ve treated him sooner!”
Carlos Rivera’s reaction most likely represents which stage?
Anger
Denial
Acceptance
Depression
Resident: David Chang, 74, diagnosed with terminal leukemia. Scenario: David says, “I feel fine. Someone made a mistake.” Based on the scenario, which statement best reflects David’s response?
Acceptance of diagnosis
Denial of diagnosis
Preparation for end-of-life plans
Request for pain management
Family Member: Elena Popov, 48, daughter of Boris Popov, 88, diagnosed with multiple organ failure. Scenario: Elena insists, “I can’t stand watching him like this. It’s breaking my heart.” Which emotion is most clearly expressed by Elena in this scenario?
Anger
Guilt
Sadness and distress
Indifference
Resident: Evelyn Carter, 76, diagnosed with ALS. Scenario: Evelyn says, “If I start eating healthier and exercising, I can reverse this right?” What belief is Evelyn demonstrating?
Magical thinking that the illness is reversible
Understanding that ALS is progressive
Acceptance of palliative care
Desire to avoid all medical treatment
Family Member: Marcus Johnson, 55, son of Dorothy Johnson, 87, diagnosed with late-stage dementia. Scenario: Marcus asks “Am I able to stay with her through the night since the end is so close?” What is Marcus primarily seeking?
Permission for overnight presence and support
Information about dementia stages
Financial assistance
Change in medical diagnosis
Resident: Ahmed Hassan, 70, diagnosed with terminal kidney disease. Scenario: Ahmed sternly says to staff “This is what happens in this terrible health system” shaking his finger. Which response best describes Ahmed’s reaction?
Acceptance and peace
Anger directed at the system
Denial of any illness
Humor about the situation
Family Member: Sofia Ivanov, 60, sister of Alexei Ivanov, 80, diagnosed with heart failure. Scenario: Sofia states, “We all just need to pray harder for a miracle.” Which coping approach is Sofia using?
Problem-focused planning
Faith-based hope for a miracle
Resigned acceptance
Avoidance through isolation
Resident: Junko Tanaka, 82, diagnosed with metastatic colon cancer. Scenario: Junko says, “I just want to be left alone. No more visits from anyone.” What preference is Junko expressing?
Increased social support
Desire for solitude and limited visitation
Transfer to another facility
Request for aggressive treatment
Family Member: Thomas Miller, 40, son of Mary Miller, 89, diagnosed with advanced heart disease. Scenario: Thomas says, “She doesn’t look sick at all. Everyone is overreacting.” Which stage or reaction is Thomas most likely displaying?
Denial of the seriousness
Acceptance and planning
Anger at staff
Bargaining for more time
Resident: Samuel Adeyemi, 77, diagnosed with late-stage prostate cancer. Scenario: Samuel says, “Who can I talk to about my final wishes and what happens next?” What support is Samuel requesting?
Nutritional counseling
Advance care planning and end-of-life discussion
Physical therapy scheduling
Transportation services
Family Member: Priya Kapoor, 36, daughter of Sunita Kapoor, 75, diagnosed with ALS. Scenario: Priya says, “This isn’t fair! Hardened criminals live til 90!” Which reaction best characterizes Priya’s statement?
Acceptance
Anger at perceived injustice
Denial of symptoms
Request for legal advice
