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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through X.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. J. say that every terminally ill patient has?
(a) A unique philosophy on life and death.
(b) A perspective unlike they have ever had before.
(c) A true knowledge of his or her impending death.
(d) A reason to hope.

2. What helped Mrs. S. tremendously with her situation?
(a) Talking about her past.
(b) Discussing her illness.
(c) Finding good homes for her sons.
(d) Making amends with her ex-husband.

3. When does the courageous female patient say she will think about her death?
(a) When she knows her family is taken care of.
(b) When she feels it is time to die.
(c) When she sees her logistical details taken care of.
(d) When the doctors tell her there is nothing more they can do.

4. How does Kubler-Ross say others should react to the denial of a terminal patient?
(a) They should pretend to be in denial as well until they come around.
(b) They should try their hardest to get them to accept the truth.
(c) They should ignore them until they are ready to face the facts.
(d) They should be understanding and uncontradictory.

5. What is usually the best way to help angry patients push past their feelings of anger?
(a) Talking to them.
(b) Giving them time and space.
(c) Yelling with them.
(d) Recording them, and making them listen to themselves.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has become like a sister to Mrs. S. through all of her trials?

2. How does the courageous female patient view service?

3. When should a doctor discuss death with a terminal patient?

4. What does the courageous female patient equate with death?

5. What kind of terminal patient gets less attention and visits, even from the hospital staff?

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