Chapter 9: The Therapeutic Response to Clients with Life-Altering Illness

Chapter 9: The Therapeutic Response to Clients with Life-Altering Illness

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MODIFIED TRUE/FALSE

1. The majority of acute illnesses do not progress into the chronic or terminal phase. _________________________

ANS:  T                                                     PTS:   1

2. Individuals with a life-threatening illness may change significantly depending on their psychological experiences. _________________________

ANS:  T                                                     PTS:   1

3. Examples of acute illnesses include emphysema and fibromyalgia. _________________________

ANS:  F, chronic

PTS:   1

4. Hope should always be maintained with clients who have life-altering illnesses. _________________________

ANS:  T                                                     PTS:   1

5. Clients with life-altering diseases get angry with themselves rather than project their anger to others. ____________________________________________________________

ANS:  F, health professionals, family, friends; only sometimes themselves

PTS:   1