Lesson 25.1

The role of loss in the grief reaction is:

• It triggers the emotional response of grief.

• It prevents the process of grieving.

• It eliminates the need for support.

• It accelerates recovery without emotional impact.

The stages of dying are known as:

• Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance

• Shock, Recovery, Relapse, Acceptance, Hope

• Fear, Sadness, Bargaining, Joy, Acceptance

• Confusion, Anger, Bargaining, Relief, Acceptance

Which of the following best describes the concepts of euthanasia, do not resuscitate (DNR) orders, organ donations, fraudulent methods of treatment, and the Dying Person’s Bill of Rights?

• They are important ethical and legal considerations in end-of-life care.

• They are only relevant to organ transplant surgeries.

• They are unrelated to patient rights or medical ethics.

• They refer exclusively to experimental medical treatments.

Techniques in assisting the dying patient to say goodbye include:

• Encouraging open communication and allowing time for farewells

• Avoiding discussions about death and dying

• Discouraging family visits to prevent emotional distress

• Insisting on only written goodbyes rather than verbal ones

The principles of palliative care include which of the following?

• Providing relief from pain and other distressing symptoms

• Focusing solely on curing the disease

• Ignoring the psychological needs of the patient

• Delaying care until the end stages of illness

Nursing interventions for the dying patient include which of the following?

• Providing comfort and emotional support

• Encouraging vigorous physical activity

• Focusing solely on curative treatments

• Withholding all communication with family

What is the meaning of 'Loss'?

• Loss refers to the experience of having something or someone taken away or no longer available.

• Loss means gaining something valuable.

• Loss is the process of creating new opportunities.

• Loss refers to a celebration of success.

What does 'Death' mean?

• Death is the end of life; the permanent cessation of all vital functions.

• Death is the process of growing older and wiser.

• Death is a temporary state before rebirth.

• Death is the act of falling asleep for a long time.

What is 'Grief'?

• Grief is the emotional response to loss, especially the loss of someone or something significant.

• Grief is a type of physical injury caused by accidents.

• Grief is a celebration of achievements and success.

• Grief is a form of financial investment.

What does 'Grief work' refer to?

• Grief work refers to the process of coping with and working through the feelings and tasks associated with grief.

• Grief work refers to the process of celebrating happy moments in life.

• Grief work refers to the act of avoiding all emotional responses.

• Grief work refers to the process of planning future events.