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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what concept is a patient in denial usually really trying to deal?
(a) The shame of his or her past deeds.
(b) The love for his or her family.
(c) His or her need for help.
(d) The reality of his or her mortality.

2. What is the fastest way to strip terminal patients of their dignity?
(a) To not allow their family to visit.
(b) To make them beg for what they need.
(c) To treat them as unimportant.
(d) To continually talk about death.

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

4. What does Kubler-Ross say is more important than fluids and pain medication for one who is dying?
(a) Patience, friendship, and support.
(b) A silent partner to see him or her through.
(c) Handling of legal logistics.
(d) Faith and hope for a cure.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What has caused us to fear a violent and catastrophic death, according to Kubler-Ross?

2. What is usually the best way to help angry patients push past their feelings of anger?

3. What ironic example of our deluded ideas towards death does Dr, Kubler-Ross give in chapter II?

4. What is not necessary to do when a patient is unable to accept reality?

5. What usually follows denial in the grieving process?

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