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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 does Kubler-Ross say denial is for most people?
(a) A way to separate one's self from reality.
(b) A buffer that allows the patient to mobilize other, less radical defenses.
(c) A motivation to continue finding other diagnoses.
(d) A defensive device that will speed up the process of death.

2. What is the first stage of the grieving process?
(a) Denial.
(b) Acceptance.
(c) Anger.
(d) Hope.

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

4. What is the most common reaction to learning of a terminal illness?
(a) Fear.
(b) Acceptance.
(c) Anger.
(d) Denial.

5. What has taken away a great deal of comfort for those struggling with a terminal illness, according to Kubler-Ross?
(a) The unkept promises of doctors.
(b) The decline of religion.
(c) The strict visitation rules at hospitals.
(d) The selfishness of the general public.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are doctors primarily trained to do for terminal patients?

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

3. Why does Kubler-Ross think we put so much faith into machines?

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

5. What tends to be of great relief to terminal patients?

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