death and dying quiz
1. What is the definition of death?
a) The end of life in a living organism
b) The absence of consciousness
c) The cessation of breathing
d) The loss of bodily functions
2. What is the difference between clinical death and biological death?
a) Clinical death is when the heart stops beating, while biological death is when the brain stops functioning
b) Clinical death is temporary and reversible, while biological death is permanent
c) Clinical death is the final stage of dying, while biological death is the beginning of the dying process
d) Clinical death is characterized by lack of heartbeat, while biological death is characterized by lack of brain activity
3. What are some common signs and symptoms of impending death?
a) Loss of appetite, increased sleeping, withdrawal from social activities
b) Confusion, agitation, hallucinations
c) Difficulty breathing, increased heart rate, low blood pressure
d) All of the above
4. What are the stages of grief according to the Kübler-Ross model?
a) Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
b) Shock, denial, acceptance, anger, depression
c) Denial, anger, depression, bargaining, acceptance
d) Anger, depression, acceptance, bargaining, denial
5. What is palliative care?
a) Medical treatment focused on curing the disease
b) Medical treatment focused on managing symptoms and improving quality of life for patients with terminal illnesses
c) Medical treatment focused on extending the patient's life expectancy
d) Medical treatment focused on providing emotional support to terminally ill patients
6. What is a living will?
a) A legal document that specifies a person's wishes regarding medical treatment in case they become incapacitated
b) A document that designates a person to make medical decisions on behalf of a patient
c) A document that outlines a person's financial assets and how they should be distributed after death
d) A document that designates a guardian for minor children in case of the parent's death.
7. What is hospice care?
a) Medical treatment focused on curing the disease
b) Medical treatment focused on managing symptoms and improving quality of life for patients with terminal illnesses
c) Medical treatment focused on extending the patient's life expectancy
d) Medical treatment focused on providing emotional support to terminally ill patients and their families.