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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what did the nun become an advocate?
(a) Research of terminal illness.
(b) Religious rights of terminal patients.
(c) Social workers in the hospitals.
(d) Patients whose needs were not being met.

2. What does Dr. Kubler-Ross blame for the increased fear of death and dying?
(a) Poor communication.
(b) Misplaced priorities.
(c) Modern technology.
(d) Loss of religion.

3. What is the biggest relief to an angry patient?
(a) Being separated from people for a time.
(b) Writing his or her feelings.
(c) Suppressing his or her feelings until they go away.
(d) Expressing his or her anger.

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 be understanding and uncontradictory.
(c) They should try their hardest to get them to accept the truth.
(d) They should ignore them until they are ready to face the facts.

5. What does Kubler-Ross say will help us examine our own reactions and behaviors?
(a) Reading about the grief process.
(b) Speaking with other people who have deceased family members.
(c) Spending time with the elderly.
(d) Walking the halls of a hospital.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kubler-Ross say that we are really denying when we refuse to accept a terminal illness in someone we love?

2. What has taken away a great deal of comfort for those struggling with a terminal illness, according to Kubler-Ross?

3. What does Kubler-Ross say is more important than fluids and pain medication for one who is dying?

4. What does Kubler-Ross think doctors should do for terminal patients?

5. What negative effect can come from encouraging a terminal patient?

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