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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the daughter of the patient in chapter IX do that brought her mother much comfort after she had quit her job?
(a) Allowed the staff to do their job.
(b) Visited on weekends.
(c) Reached the stage of acceptance.
(d) Found a part-time job.

2. How did Mrs. W. respond to what her husband arranged for her when she had reached the stage of acceptance?
(a) She wrote a letter to all of her children because she did not want them to see her.
(b) She refused to speak openly with anyone she did not know.
(c) She went into a psychotic episode.
(d) She shed tears of gratitude.

3. What does Kubler-Ross state that most terminal patients hope to be?
(a) A role model of strength.
(b) An exception to the norm.
(c) A beacon of hope to others.
(d) Their doctor's favorite patient.

4. What does the courageous female patient equate with death?
(a) Complaining.
(b) Lying.
(c) Losing hope.
(d) Idleness.

5. What does Kubler-Ross state is the key for peace in most terminal patients and their families?
(a) Strengthening familiy ties.
(b) Faith in a religious figure.
(c) Hope for a cure.
(d) Speaking with competent doctors.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the most effective way to help a depressed patient, according to Kubler-Ross?

2. When should a doctor discuss death with a terminal patient?

3. What did Mr. J. end up teaching Kubler-Ross?

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

5. What kind of patients generally have the hardest time reaching the stage of acceptance?

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