WorksheetsUnderstanding Death and Grief
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following is the first stage in the five stages of grief?
Anger
Denial
Bargaining
Acceptance
What is the main goal of hospice care?
To cure the patient’s illness
To provide comfort and improve quality of life
To perform surgery
To prevent all deaths
Which stage of grief is characterized by feelings of sadness and hopelessness?
Anger
Depression
Bargaining
Acceptance
Who can receive hospice care?
Only children
Only elderly people
Anyone with a terminal illness
Only people in hospitals
Which of the following is an example of emotional support for someone who is grieving?
Ignoring their feelings
Listening to them and offering comfort
Telling them to forget about it
Laughing at their sadness
A family is struggling to accept the loss of a loved one. Based on the five stages of grief, which stage might they be in if they are trying to make deals or promises in hopes of reversing the loss?
Denial
Bargaining
Depression
Acceptance
A hospice nurse notices that a patient’s family is having difficulty communicating their feelings about the patient’s impending death. What is a strategic approach the nurse can use to support the family emotionally?
Ignore the family’s emotions
Encourage open discussions and provide resources for counseling
Tell the family to stay positive and not talk about death
Advise the family to avoid the patient
A student is asked to compare hospice care with hospital care for terminally ill patients. Which reasoning best explains the main difference?
Hospice care focuses on curing the illness, while hospital care does not
Hospice care prioritizes comfort and quality of life, while hospital care often focuses on treatment and prolonging life
Hospice care is only for elderly patients, while hospital care is for all ages
Hospice care is more expensive than hospital care
A friend is experiencing anger after the death of a loved one and is lashing out at others. Using your understanding of the grieving process, what is a thoughtful way to support your friend?
Tell them to get over it
Listen without judgment and offer to spend time together
Avoid talking to them until they feel better
Tell them their feelings are wrong
A family is considering hospice care for their terminally ill relative. What evidence-based reason could you give them to support this decision?
Hospice care can provide pain management and emotional support for both the patient and family
Hospice care guarantees a cure for the illness
Hospice care is only available in hospitals
Hospice care does not allow family involvement
