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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of terminal patient gets less attention and visits, even from the hospital staff?
(a) A patient with a contagious disease.
(b) A patient close to death.
(c) An angry patient.
(d) A patient with no family.

2. Who finally recognized and diagnosed the nun's disease?
(a) Another nurse in the hospital she at which she worked.
(b) A patient with the same disease.
(c) Her psychiatrist.
(d) She did, after reading about it.

3. What has Kubler-Ross and her team done for years that provides comfort for terminal patients?
(a) Hold seminars for family members of deceased patients.
(b) Instruct doctors and nurses in the proper ways to care for terminal patients.
(c) Allow patients to speak and be careful listeners.
(d) Donate money to a charity for research on terminal illnesses.

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

5. Why do we psychologically react more severely to death than the ancient man?
(a) The life of ancient man was not pleasant, and death was an escape.
(b) The ancient man had greater faith.
(c) We have not been taught the correct coping process.
(d) We have many more means of defending ourselves.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who makes up Kubler-Ross's research team?

3. What do we need to strengthen the most in ourselves, according to Kubler-Ross?

4. To what does Kubler-Ross wish we could return?

5. Who causes the nun to examine her faith?

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