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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is not necessary to do when a patient is unable to accept reality?
(a) Letting him or her remain in denial.
(b) Talking about the terminal nature of his or her disease.
(c) Moving on with the necessary items.
(d) Working to prolong his or her life.

2. What does Kubler-Ross state that most terminal patients hope to be?
(a) A role model of strength.
(b) An exception to the norm.
(c) Their doctor's favorite patient.
(d) A beacon of hope to others.

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) Strengthening familiy ties.
(c) Speaking with competent doctors.
(d) Hope for a cure.

4. What does the courageous female patient teach Kubler-Ross?
(a) That denial can be useful and healthy.
(b) That service is an antidote to depression.
(c) That the depression stage can be skipped altogether.
(d) That every person has an individual approach to acceptance.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What creates the greatest amount of stress for a terminal patient?

2. When should a doctor discuss death with 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. What is the one complaint that the young girl's mother has?

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