18 Questions
What is the primary goal of palliative care?
To reduce pain and make the patient feel comfortable
Why do physicians spend less time with terminally ill patients according to the text?
To devote time to patients who can benefit most
Which one of the following is not mentioned as a risk of terminal care for hospital staff?
Inadequate physical assistance
What is one of the common responses that Kübler-Ross’s theory fails to fully acknowledge according to the text?
Anxiety
What do children primarily learn about their terminal illness from according to the text?
Taking cues from people around them
What is one of the steps in achieving an appropriate death as mentioned in the text?
Nature and timing of visits dependent on desires
What is the primary focus of hospice care?
Offering emotional support and palliative care
Which of the following is a common aspect of home care?
Providing psychological benefits for the patient
What characterizes the Survivor Grief as mentioned in the text?
Preoccupation with the image of the deceased and guilt over the death
Who experiences a more aggravated grief response according to the text?
Caregivers
What should be done to prepare children for the death of a loved one?
Answer their questions honestly at the right time
What is the biggest burden for women according to 'The Survivor' section?
Financial strain
What are the main causes of death in children under the age of 15 according to the text?
Accidents and congenital problems
At what age range do children typically develop the idea that death is final?
Between ages 5 and 9
What is a common reaction of young adults facing a terminal illness according to the text?
Experiencing shock and outrage
What is the main focus of hospice care for the terminally ill?
Offering pain management and emotional support
What psychological stage do children typically reach by ages 9 or 10 regarding their understanding of death?
Realizing that the person who died will not return
What is a common challenge faced by survivors according to the text?
Dealing with grief and bereavement
This quiz covers counseling techniques used by therapists in dealing with children, helping parents cope with loss, restoring balance in families, and providing mental health support to parents with PTSD symptoms. It also explores the concept and services of hospice care, providing palliative care and emotional support to terminally ill patients and their families.
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