Death Philosophy Exam Ch 1-7

What can be defined as "all that in human society which is socially rather than biologically transmitted"?

Culture

Avoiding words like dead or dying, instead using phrases in which loved ones "pass away," the deceased is "laid to rest" and the corpse is "remains", is an example of

euphemisms.

Which was a turning point in the "medicalization" of death and dying?

WWI

The text cites the lullaby "Rockabye Baby" to illustrate the point that

a number of lullabies contain messages about human and animal death.

All of the following are associated with the mission of modern hospitals EXCEPT

care of patients with long term residential needs.

An irreversible process of deterioration in the body's systems and organs is

cellular death

All of the following are methods of determining clinical death EXCEPT

decomposition of the body's cells.

The coffin bell-pull device was invented to

prevent premature burial.

All of the following tends to be an important influence on the development of children's attitudes toward death EXCEPT

rising funeral costs.

Often, the only task that matters in being with someone who is dying is to

sit still and listen.

The acquisition of a mature understanding of death is part of the developmental process known as

socialization.

In attempting to settle an estate, the court will make a determined effort to locate heirs. If none can be found the proceeds go to the

state

It is important to distinguish between pain and

suffering

Metastasis is BEST defined as

the spreading of cancer to various parts of your body.

Cancer symbolizes the

worst fears of our age.

What are the different modes of death on a typical death certificate?

Accidental, suicidal, homicidal, and natural

Regarding a mature concept of death, which of the following is true about universality?

All living things must eventually die.

What is a fundamental principle in medical care which involves doing good or conferring benefits that enhance personal or social well-being?

Beneficence

What is the application of medical knowledge to questions of law?

Forensic pathology

What is the condition when a person dies without having left a valid will?

Intestate

What position did the state of Missouri initially take in the Nancy Beth Cruzan case?

It contended that Nancy's parents did not have the right to remove artificial feeding.

Ethical questions regarding the "right to die" first came to public attention in the landmark court case involving

Karen Ann Quinlan.

What is the name of the Chinese version of Little Red Riding Hood or Granny Wolf?

Lon Po Po

What is considered the most important legal procedure following a death?

Official registration of death

Who is at the center of the "ideal caring situation"?

Patient

What is the positive response to a treatment that a person believes to be an effective therapy?

Placebo effect

By what age do most children understand that death is a changed state?

Preschool years

What is the oldest and frequently employed form of cancer therapy?

Surgery

What do experts in trauma and emergency care call the first hour after serious injury?

The Golden Hour

What do some commentators call the new "porn star" of popular culture?

The corpse

Which country spends more on health than any other industrialized country?

United States

The first formal course in death education at an American university was held at

University of Minnesota in 1963.

What disorder of consciousness has been characterized as "awake but unaware" and also has been called "hopelessly conscious"?

Vegetative state

Which of the following is NOT a musical expression associated with death?

Veil tale

Which answer best reflects children's understandings of John F. Kennedy's assassination?

Younger children worried about the appearance of the president's body and the effects of the death on his family.

In general, Native Americans view death as

a normal part of the life cycle.

A "teachable moment" is one in which

an opportunity for learning arises out of ordinary experiences.

An advanced directive is best defined as

any statement made by a competent person about choices for medical treatment, should he or she become unable to make or communicate such choices.

According to Kübler-Ross, all of the following are associated with a life-threatening illness EXCEPT

belief

Humanity received its name from the Latin root word humare, which means to

bury

Mutual pretense, as a way of coping with painful circumstances such as a terminal illness,

can be a useful short-term strategy for coping with a painful situation.

By acknowledging the inevitability of death we

can prepare for it.

A charnel house was a

gallery for bones entrusted to the church.

Children who have had first-hand encounters with death tend to

have a developmentally more mature understanding of death.

Historically, death has been ascertained by the absence of

heartbeat and breathing.

One aspect of an "invisible death" is that death is

less part of common experience

Depictions of death in the mass media, in which the symbolic use of death contributes to an "irrational dread of dying and thus to a diminished vitality and self-direction in life" is referred to as

mean world syndrome

Research indicates that capital punishment is

not an effective deterrent to murder.

A feature length story on the death of someone famous is a/an

obituary

Thanatos, from Greek mythology, is generally understood as a response to the

personification of death.

All of the following are features of St. Christopher's hospice EXCEPT

pets are forbidden.

The danse macabre was originally a reaction to fear of death caused by an epidemic of

plague.

The purpose of the triage system is to

reduce the time between injury and care.

In many traditional societies communication with the dead is facilitated by a

shaman.

While more young people than ever claim no religion, there seems to be a growing interest in

spirituality.

The elements of the health care system are patient, institution, and

staff

Research into death anxiety has been characterized by Kastenbaum as

thanatology's own assembly line.

The roots of modern emergency and trauma care can be traced back to

the Civil War.

Except when required by law, an autopsy can be performed only after

the next of kin's consent.

All of the following are aspects of LoDagaa funeral customs EXCEPT

there are five distinct, successive phases.

Día de los Muertos, the Mexican Day of the Dead, blends Catholic, Spanish, and Indian rituals. This celebration exemplifies an attitude toward death that

views death in an open, humorous, ironic manner.

Surveys indicate that most people diagnosed with a life-threatening illness

want to be told.

Which industrialized countries are identified in the text as permitting euthanasia to patients who request death?

2. Netherlands and Belgium3. Belgium and Luxembourg

Which of the following BEST describes a lingering dying trajectory?

A patient dies from a progressive chronic illness.

What has been characterized as the largest area of empirical research in thanatology?

Death anxiety

Which of the following statements is an example of the open awareness context of family interactions in response to a life-threatening illness?

Death is acknowledged and discussed.

What are the two leading causes of death in the United States?

Heart disease and cancer

What is the purpose of post-trauma defusing?

To assure people involved that their feelings are normal

Informed consent is based on a patient's competency to give consent, adequate understanding of proposed treatment, and

consent must be given freely.

A significant difference between a medical examiner and a coroner is that the

coroner is usually an elected official whereas the medical examiner is usually appointed.