End-of-Life Care Quiz

What does the term "social death" refer to?

• Death due to social causes

• Death by suicide

• Withdrawal of others from a terminally ill individual

• Death by natural causes

According to the Uniform Determination of Death Act, death occurs when:

• The heart stops

• There is irreversible brain and circulatory-respiratory cessation

• The person is unconscious

• The person is declared dead by family

Which theory describes aging due to cell division limits?

• Free Radical Theory

• DNA Damage Theory

• Cellular Clock Theory

• Hormonal Stress Theory

Which care approach is specifically intended for terminally ill individuals with a prognosis of six months or less?

• Curative

• Preventive

• Hospice

• Palliative

What is the "death rattle" caused by?

• Lack of brain activity

• Sudden lung collapse

• Relaxation of throat muscles

• Heart failure

According to Kübler-Ross, which is the first stage of grief?

• Acceptance

• Anger

• Denial

• Depression

Which document gives a trusted individual medical decision-making power?

• Will

• DNR

• Living Will

• Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare

Which religious group emphasizes burial with the body facing Mecca?

• Hindus

• Christians

• Muslims

• Buddhists

Which grief type is not acknowledged or supported by society?

• Anticipatory

• Disenfranchised

• Complicated

• Expected

What is life expectancy?

• Years one wants to live

• Maximum possible age

• Statistically predicted average lifespan

• Minimum age of death