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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Mr. W. arrange for his wife when she reached the stage of acceptance?
(a) A final meeting with her children and grandchildren.
(b) A chance to speak with Dr. Kubler-Ross.
(c) A lawyer to make out her will.
(d) An additional surgery.

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

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

5. Who causes the nun to examine her faith?
(a) A Jewish man.
(b) A Catholic priest.
(c) Another nun.
(d) A Methodist pastor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is usually the real miracle for a terminal patient?

2. From whom does Kubler-Ross say we should never hide the truth of death?

3. What are terminal patients usually upset about when they reach the fourth stage of grief?

4. Why do most patients enter the third stage of grief?

5. What do most people do to cheer terminal patients that often makes the depression worse?

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