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.