Chapter 24: Loss, Grief, Dying, and Death

Chapter 24: Loss, Grief, Dying, and Death

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. What is the final stage of human growth and development?

a.	Integrity
b.	Death
c.	Despair
d.	Resolution

 

 

ANS:  B

Death is the final stage of growth and development.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   Page 218        OBJ:   3

TOP:   Death             KEY:  Nursing Process Step: N/A              MSC:  NCLEX: N/A

 

2. A young nurse caring for a dying patient hastens through the care and leaves the room as quickly as possible. What common reaction to the care of the dying is the nurse exhibiting?

a.	Efficiency
b.	Anger
c.	Withdrawal
d.	Anxiety

 

 

ANS:  C

Withdrawal is a common reaction to the care of the dying.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Comprehension     REF:   Page 220        OBJ:   5

TOP:   Withdrawal    KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:  NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity

 

3. Changes in health care reimbursement measures have resulted in which of the following changes regarding care of the terminally ill?

a.	Patients spend more time in hospitals
b.	Nurses provide more care in hospitals
c.	More patients die at home
d.	Patients spend more time in rehab facilities

 

 

ANS:  C

Due to changes in reimbursement measures, more patients are dying at home.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Application           REF:   Page 219        OBJ:   2

TOP:   Death             KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Implementation

MSC:  NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity

 

4. How does a perceived loss differ from an actual loss?

a.	A perceived loss is more quickly resolved.
b.	A perceived loss is situational.
c.	A perceived loss is easily overlooked.
d.	A perceived loss has a superficial response.

 

 

ANS:  C

Perceived losses are easily overlooked.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Comprehension     REF:   Page 219        OBJ:   1

TOP:   Loss               KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:  NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity

 

5. Upon being told of her father’s death, the daughter cries out, “No! Oh, God, no!” What stage of grief is the daughter in?

a.	Anger
b.	Bargaining
c.	Denial
d.	Prayer

 

 

ANS:  C

The daughter is exhibiting signs of denial, which is commonly one of the first stages of grief.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Comprehension     REF:   Page 223, Box 10-3

OBJ:   4                    TOP:   Grief              KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:  NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity