death doula review Qs for final
Exam Questions and Answers
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Which of the following is true of a death doula's job?—ANSWER-End-of-life doulas empower
people to make decisions on their end-of-life care.
Studies have found that ____ say they would prefer to die at home while ____ actually do
die at home.—ANSWER-80%; 30%
Which of the following is true of a death doula's role?—ANSWER-Death doulas advocate to
help a person get their "good death"
Many of those looking to become end-of-life doulas ______________________.—ANSWER-
Intend to primarily do the work on a volunteer basis.
What specialty focuses on giving short-term relief to caregivers of a seriously ill person?—
ANSWER-Respite care for the family
Which of the following is false of a death doula who specializes in planning and conducting
vigils?—ANSWER-They help with post-death arrangements especially in the case of sudden
death
The sense of _____________ is one of the last to go in the dying phase.—ANSWER-Hearing
, Which of the following might you want to have if you are applying massage oil or Vaseline to
a client?—ANSWER-Non-latex gloves
Which of the following should you NOT do when holding the space?—ANSWER-Be always
thinking about the perfect response
Which of the following should you avoid when doing an initial consultation?—ANSWER-
Focusing on conveying your knowledge and selling your skills
Which of the following is false of advanced care directives?—ANSWER-You need a lawyer to
write up advanced care directives
Which of the following may pose a problem if your client wants to be an organ donor?—
ANSWER-If they choose to die at home
Which of the following is true when scattering ashes?—ANSWER-when scattering at sea it
must be done at least 3 nautical miles from land
What part of understanding the needs of the dying may involve oral care, changing their
position and treating them like an adult?—ANSWER-Maintaining dignity and comfort
What is a benefit of reading out loud to your client?—ANSWER-ALL OF THE ABOVE
It provides company and it's easy for them to respond to you reading.
It makes your client feel taken care of.
It helps occupy your client's mind.
What are the two main steps of planning for the vigil?—ANSWER-Discussing and preparing,
writing out a plan
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Exam Questions and Answers
100% PASS
Which of the following is true of a death doula's job?—ANSWER-End-of-life doulas empower
people to make decisions on their end-of-life care.
Studies have found that ____ say they would prefer to die at home while ____ actually do
die at home.—ANSWER-80%; 30%
Which of the following is true of a death doula's role?—ANSWER-Death doulas advocate to
help a person get their "good death"
Many of those looking to become end-of-life doulas ______________________.—ANSWER-
Intend to primarily do the work on a volunteer basis.
What specialty focuses on giving short-term relief to caregivers of a seriously ill person?—
ANSWER-Respite care for the family
Which of the following is false of a death doula who specializes in planning and conducting
vigils?—ANSWER-They help with post-death arrangements especially in the case of sudden
death
The sense of _____________ is one of the last to go in the dying phase.—ANSWER-Hearing
, Which of the following might you want to have if you are applying massage oil or Vaseline to
a client?—ANSWER-Non-latex gloves
Which of the following should you NOT do when holding the space?—ANSWER-Be always
thinking about the perfect response
Which of the following should you avoid when doing an initial consultation?—ANSWER-
Focusing on conveying your knowledge and selling your skills
Which of the following is false of advanced care directives?—ANSWER-You need a lawyer to
write up advanced care directives
Which of the following may pose a problem if your client wants to be an organ donor?—
ANSWER-If they choose to die at home
Which of the following is true when scattering ashes?—ANSWER-when scattering at sea it
must be done at least 3 nautical miles from land
What part of understanding the needs of the dying may involve oral care, changing their
position and treating them like an adult?—ANSWER-Maintaining dignity and comfort
What is a benefit of reading out loud to your client?—ANSWER-ALL OF THE ABOVE
It provides company and it's easy for them to respond to you reading.
It makes your client feel taken care of.
It helps occupy your client's mind.
What are the two main steps of planning for the vigil?—ANSWER-Discussing and preparing,
writing out a plan
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
