Question 1

Who is credited with founding the first modern hospice, and what was its primary goal?

Accepted Answer

Cicely Saunders; to provide a death with dignity and pain management in a humane and comfortable environment

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the main limitation of Kübler-Ross's five stages of grief theory?

Accepted Answer

It assumes all people experience the stages in the same order and manner, ignoring cultural and individual differences

Question 3

A patient with a terminal illness chooses to spend their final days at home, surrounded by family, with a focus on comfort and dignity rather than curative treatment. Which type of care are they most likely receiving?

Accepted Answer

Hospice care

Question 4

According to research, which group is generally better able to cope with death?

Accepted Answer

People with strong religious or spiritual beliefs

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a living will?

Accepted Answer

To document your wishes concerning medical treatment if you lose decision-making ability

Question 6

Which of the following is true about a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order?

Accepted Answer

It is a legal document that prevents medical personnel from resuscitating a patient if their heart stops or they stop breathing

Question 7

Randy Pausch’s 'Last Lecture' emphasized which of the following messages?

Accepted Answer

To live each moment fully and pursue your dreams, even in the face of terminal illness

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT typically included in an advance directive?

Accepted Answer

A will specifying inheritance of property

Question 9

A person who views 'brick walls' as opportunities to learn and grow, rather than as insurmountable obstacles, is demonstrating which of the following psychological concepts?

Accepted Answer

Resilience and positive coping

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the impact of hospice care on families of terminally ill patients?

Accepted Answer

It provides emotional support and reduces the burden of care

Question 11

If a patient’s advance directive includes a health care proxy, what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

The patient has chosen a person to make medical decisions on their behalf if they are unable to do so

Question 12

Which of the following is a common misconception about the five stages of grief?

Accepted Answer

Everyone experiences all five stages in the same order

Question 13

A patient with a terminal illness is struggling to accept their diagnosis and refuses to discuss end-of-life care. According to Kübler-Ross, which stage of grief might this patient be experiencing?

Accepted Answer

Denial

Question 14

Which of the following is a benefit of hospice care supported by research?

Accepted Answer

Hospice care increases patient and family satisfaction and may extend life

Question 15

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of an advance directive?

Accepted Answer

A legal document stating your wishes for medical treatment if you become incapacitated

Question 16

A patient’s family is unsure whether to continue life-sustaining treatment after the patient becomes unresponsive. Which document would most likely guide their decision?

Accepted Answer

A living will or advance directive

Question 17

Which of the following is a real-world example of the application of a DNR order?

Accepted Answer

A patient in cardiac arrest is not given CPR because their medical chart includes a DNR order

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the role of culture in the dying process, according to the study materials?

Accepted Answer

Cultural background can shape how individuals experience and cope with death

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of how someone might live life with meaning after a terminal diagnosis, as demonstrated by Randy Pausch?

Accepted Answer

Pursuing meaningful goals and sharing positive messages with others

Question 20

A patient’s advance directive includes a POLST (Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment). What does this document typically address?

Accepted Answer

Specific medical treatments such as CPR, tube feeding, and resuscitation preferences

Death and Dying: Psychological Perspectives and End-of-Life Planning

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