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51.Before he dies, Juan checking his insurance, rewriting his will, : 1245527
51.Before he dies, Juan is checking his insurance, rewriting his will, and making arrangements for his funeral. Juan is dealing with
a.end-of-life issues.c.death anxiety.
b.bereavement.d.grief work.
52.One of the most important, yet difficult, parts of creating a final scenario is
a.deciding what they want specified in a living will.
b.determining what will happen to their assets after they die.
c.the process of separation from family and friends.
d.considering what one wants done with their body after they die.
53.“I want to get on my motorcycle and ride across country, seeing the places that I always dreamt of seeing. If I do this before I die, I can die happy!” This statement reflects a
a.planning of end-of-life issues.c.living will.
b.final scenario.d.life review.
54.As Laurie’s health was deteriorating, she knew that she had very little time left to live. Her husband asked her if she wanted him to find her a care facility so that she could have 24-hour medical care, so that her pain could be managed, and so that she could be as comfortable as possible. She smiled and said, “If I have to die, I want to be here at home with you.” Laurie and her husband are discussing her
a.final scenario.
b.end-of-life issues.
c.desire for euthanasia.
d.durable power of attorney for health care.
55.Which of the following individuals has opted for hospice care?
a.Janet, who has moved to a facility where the primary emphasis is on making her comfortable, managing her pain, and letting her die with dignity.
b.Willetta, who is refusing any sort of medical care or intervention for her illness.
c.Katheleen, who is staying in a hospital so her doctors can use experimental treatments to cure her disease.
d.Blake, who is seeking the assistance of alternative medicine to treat his illness.
56.How does hospice differ from traditional medical care?
a.Hospice is not covered by insurance, while medical care is.
b.Hospice does not utilize drugs for the treatment of pain, but emphasizes meditation and hypnosis.
c.Hospice is conducted at home rather than in a medical facility.
d.The emphasis of hospice is not to prolong life, but to make death more comfortable and dignified.
57.________ care focuses on providing relief from pain and other symptoms at any point during the disease process.
a.Osteopathicc.Hospice
b.Rehabilitationd.Palliative
58.At what point would a physician MOST LIKELY suggest hospice care?
a.When there is nothing else that (s)he can do for a patient.
b.When the patient’s insurance has declined to pay for future treatment.
c.When (s)he no longer wants to treat the patient.
d.When (s)he feels that another physician would be better suited for the patient’s care?
59.The hospice philosophy is best summarized as
a.“prevent death at all costs.”
b.“promote death with dignity.”
c.“die a natural death (i.e., drugs have no place in death).”
d.“everyone should die at home.”
60.When considering whether or not to use hospice care, Kastenbaum (1999) suggests several issues be explored. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
a.Has the patient accepted the fact that they are going to die?
b.What options are available at this point in the progress of the person’s disease?
c.How well do people in the person’s social network communicate with each other?
d.Are family members available to participate actively in terminal care?
