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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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