Understanding Death and Dying
48 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is one purpose of the Haka chant dance in Māori culture?

  • To honor community leaders
  • To mark the harvest season
  • To celebrate birthdays
  • To uplift the spirits of bereaved families (correct)

    • Wailing and lamenting performances are no longer relevant in modern cultures.

    False

    What are professional mourners hired to do?

    Express emotions at funerals and increase attendance.

    The traditional Irish wake often features the ______ as part of its grieving process.

    <p>keen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following practices with their corresponding cultures:

    <p>Haka = Māori of New Zealand Keen = Irish Wailing = Yemenite-Jewish Professional mourning = Various cultures worldwide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common element in cross-cultural rituals related to death?

    <p>Sharing of food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Professional mourners only perform somber activities at funerals.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name a historical role of women in the context of mourning services.

    <p>They performed lamentations and were paid for their services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does grave recycling refer to?

    <p>Exhuming bodies and reusing burial plots</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In 19th Century Europe, families owned their burial plots indefinitely.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical duration for burial plot rentals in Greece?

    <p>3 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In New Orleans, caskets are typically stored on __________ in family tombs.

    <p>shelves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following countries with their burial plot practices:

    <p>Germany = Term limited leases Greece = Short-term rentals (3 years) UK = Initiating grave recycling practices Portugal = Return to common ossuaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common practice in family tombs in New Orleans?

    <p>Placing the newest casket on the top shelf</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The City of London Cemetery reuses burial plots that are at least 50 years old.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the casket after the remains have been placed on the lower shelf in New Orleans tombs?

    <p>The casket is destroyed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the estimated number of Tutsi slaughtered during the genocide in Rwanda?

    <p>800,000 to one million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The genocide in Rwanda ended in July 1995.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does IRS stand for in the context of Canadian Indigenous policies?

    <p>Indian Residential Schools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Canadian government was responsible for the genocide against Indigenous peoples through policies and actions, including the _____ system.

    <p>Residential School</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following events with their corresponding effects:

    <p>The Rwandan Genocide = Estimated 800,000 Tutsi slaughtered Indian Residential Schools = Cultural genocide against Indigenous peoples Sixties Scoop = Removal of Indigenous children from their families National Inquiry into MMIWG = Genocide against Indigenous peoples confirmed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What proportion of Tutsi women and girls who were raped during the genocide contracted the AIDS virus?

    <p>Two-thirds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Truth and Reconciliation Commission referred to the experiences of Indigenous communities as cultural genocide.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    As of June 2021, there were _____ documented deaths of Indigenous children at residential schools in Canada.

    <p>4117</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a negative behavior to avoid when posting on social media about someone's death?

    <p>Posting comments like 'they're in a better place'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Grief is only a reaction to the death of a loved one.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one suggested component of a national grief strategy during the COVID-19 pandemic?

    <p>Public awareness campaigns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    There are over ___ million reported deaths worldwide from COVID-19 as of April 2022.

    <p>six</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the reasons for grief experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic to their descriptions:

    <p>Loss of relationships = Loss tied to a lack of emotional and physical connection Economic loss = Loss affecting financial security and stability Health care impact = Loss related to changes in health care availability Grief from death = Emotional response to the death of loved ones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated number of people grieving for every person who dies?

    <p>Five</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The lack of end-of-life rituals does not affect how people grieve.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic mentioned in the content.

    <p>Lack of emotional support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about palliative care is true?

    <p>Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The framework on palliative care in Canada does not recognize the diversity of its peoples.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prognosis time frame for hospice care?

    <p>6 months or less</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to palliative care principles, death, dying, grief, and ______ are a natural part of life.

    <p>bereavement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of Canadians prefer to die at home?

    <p>75%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Home palliative care recipients are less likely to die in an emergency department or intensive care unit.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What gap in palliative care access is indicated by the statistics for Canadians preferring to die at home?

    <p>Limited access to palliative home care services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following guiding principles of palliative care with their descriptions:

    <p>Person- and family-centred care = Focuses on the needs and preferences of patients and families Equitable access = Ensures all individuals have equal access to care High quality and evidence based = Care practices are rooted in the latest research Diversity recognition = Acknowledges the unique backgrounds of patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary focus of palliative care?

    <p>Controlling physical symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Palliative care is only for patients who are dying.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who founded St. Christopher’s Hospice in London?

    <p>Dr. Cicely Saunders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hospice care requires patients to forgo all medical treatments that are ______.

    <p>life-sustaining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following aspects of care with their descriptions:

    <p>Palliative Care = Focuses on improving quality of life for those with serious illnesses Hospice Care = End-of-life care for terminally ill patients Multidisciplinary Teams = Groups that include various healthcare professionals for comprehensive care Symptom Management = Addressing pain and other physical symptoms of illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly differentiates hospice and palliative care?

    <p>Hospice care is aimed at end-of-life while palliative care may occur earlier.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Palliative care does not involve family in treatment considerations.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one similarity between hospice and palliative care?

    <p>Both aim to improve the quality of life for patients with serious illnesses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Death and Dying

    • People rarely engage with death-related topics
    • Social norms and cultural beliefs discourage discussing death
    • Birth and death are significant life transitions, but dying isn't always honoured like birth
    • People avoid talking about death when a loved one is dying
    • Talking about death with loved ones is a significant act of love, beneficial for both the dying person and the caregiver
    • Open conversations about death are important to acknowledge life's inevitability
    • Ideally, death discussions should happen before a crisis happens

    Death Positivity

    • Death positivity is a social movement that encourages open conversations about death
    • Death positivity challenges negative views on death and dying
    • The movement promotes compassionate communities
    • Examples of initiatives include Death Cafes, Death Over Dinner, and The Conversation Project

    Historical Beliefs and Practices

    • Humans have various customs and rituals for dealing with death
    • Death rituals across cultures address fears of the dead and honour the deceased
    • Ancient practices included closing the eyes or placing bodies feet first in the grave, to prevent the dead from beckoning the living
    • Early burial methods included caves, trees or burial mounds
    • Modern practices developed alongside medical advancements, including embalming, improved burial spaces and grave recycling

    Compassionate Communities

    • Social isolation and loneliness are significant public health issues
    • Community social capital can supplement formal healthcare systems
    • Compassionate Communities actively support those with serious illness or experiencing social isolation
    • They address social determinants of health, support practical and emotional needs
    • Communities tailor their approach based on specific necessities
    • They aim to reduce the need for professional intervention in end-of-life care
    • Many cultures use rituals to mark important life course transitions
    • These rituals involve activities to mark death/signify important beliefs
    • Examples include preparation of the body (e.g., washing, dressing, and embalming), vigils, burial, or cremation
    • Memorial services and gatherings
    • Rituals vary across cultures and religions
    • Memorials and rituals offer grieving individuals and communities a sense of closure and shared loss

    Dealing with Bodies after Death

    • Embalming, a method of body preservation, dates back to ancient Egypt
    • Mummification was a multi-step process
    • Modern embalming involves replacing body fluids with chemicals, to prevent decomposition
    • In modern times, burial, traditional cremation, green burial, and aquamation are the main options for body disposal

    Dealing with Death and Pandemics

    • Pandemics have significantly influenced societal views and responses
    • Misinformation, discrimination and blame of certain groups can hinder responses
    • Stigmatization, denial, exclusion or other negative consequences during pandemics are significant
    • Historical examples include bubonic plague, Spanish Flu, HIV/AIDS, and most recently COVID-19
    • Social responses include changes in funeral and religious practices

    Advanced Directives and Planning for Death

    • Advance care planning is the process of preparing for future health and medical decisions
    • Having an ACP is beneficial for individuals and loved ones
    • Creating an ACP involves thinking, learning, deciding, talking, and recording
    • Substitute decision maker(s) (SDMs) are crucial
    • A SDM must uphold the wishes and values detailed in the ACP
    • Advance care planning is a process for considering specific situations for illness, end-of-life care, and other health situations

    Grief, Loss and Bereavement

    • Grief is a psychological, emotional, physical, social reaction to loss
    • Outward expressions of grief (mourning) vary among cultures and individuals
    • Grief is not linear, it does not have a prescribed timeline
    • Grief is the ongoing process of adjusting to loss
    • Support for those experiencing grief can come from many sources

    Studying That Suits You

    Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

    Quiz Team

    Related Documents

    Textbook Chapter Notes: Let’s Talk About Death And Dying PDF

    Description

    This quiz explores the complexities surrounding death and dying, emphasizing the importance of discussing these topics openly. It delves into cultural beliefs, societal norms, and the death positivity movement that encourages compassionate dialogue. Discover how conversations about death can honor life and benefit both caregivers and the dying.

    More Like This

    Death of a Naturalist Quiz
    26 questions

    Death of a Naturalist Quiz

    AdmiringInspiration avatar
    AdmiringInspiration
    Death of a Salesman Character Flashcards
    12 questions

    Death of a Salesman Character Flashcards

    TalentedFantasy1640 avatar
    TalentedFantasy1640
    Death and Dying Chapter 1 Flashcards
    9 questions

    Death and Dying Chapter 1 Flashcards

    GoldNeon avatar
    GoldNeon
    Mental Illness and the Death Penalty
    7 questions

    Mental Illness and the Death Penalty

    GuiltlessCyan avatar
    GuiltlessCyan
    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser