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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Kubler-Ross observe about patients who get the chance to express themselves before death?
(a) They have a hard time finding true acceptance.
(b) Their families are more troubled.
(c) They find comfort but hold on too long.
(d) They die with peace and dignity.

3. What does Kubler-Ross state is the key for peace in most terminal patients and their families?
(a) Faith in a religious figure.
(b) Speaking with competent doctors.
(c) Strengthening familiy ties.
(d) Hope for a cure.

4. For what did the dentist have hope?
(a) A chance to write his story.
(b) A cure.
(c) A reconciliation with his siblings.
(d) To die with his family close by.

5. What finally allows the nun to come to terms with her anger?
(a) Getting the chance to express her feelings.
(b) Finally hearing the proper diagnosis of her illness.
(c) Helping other terminal patients deal with their anger.
(d) Making peace with her family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the biggest relief to an angry patient?

2. How does Kubler-Ross say others should react to the denial of a terminal patient?

3. With what concept is a patient in denial usually really trying to deal?

4. What is usually the real miracle for a terminal patient?

5. From what was Mrs. S. suffering?

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