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IAP Death Doula Certificate Course Exam
Questions and Answers
Question 1
Which of the following should you avoid when doing an initial consultation?
Correct Answer
Focusing on conveying your knowledge and selling your skills
Question 2
Which of the following is false of advanced care directives?
Correct Answer
You need a lawyer to write up advanced care directives
Question 3
Which of the following may pose a problem if your client wants to be an organ
donor?
Correct Answer
If they choose to die at home
Question 4
Which of the following is true when scattering ashes?
Correct Answer
When scattering at sea it must be done at least 3 nautical miles from land
Question 5
What part of understanding the needs of the dying may involve oral care, changing
their position and treating them like an adult?
Correct Answer
Maintaining dignity and comfort
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Question 6
What is a benefit of reading out loud to your client?
Correct Answer
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
Question 7
What are the two main steps of planning for the vigil?
Correct Answer
Discussing and preparing, writing out a plan
Question 8
How long after the death should you have a post-death meeting?
Correct Answer
A month after the funeral
Question 9
What part of talking about life and dying includes working on a legacy project and
writing letters to family and friends?
Correct Answer
Saying goodbyes and facing regrets
Question 10
Which of the following is false of spiritual or ritual ideas on death?
Correct Answer
Nearing death makes most atheists turn to religion
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IAP Death Doula Certificate Course Exam
Questions and Answers
Question 1
Which of the following should you avoid when doing an initial consultation?
Correct Answer
Focusing on conveying your knowledge and selling your skills
Question 2
Which of the following is false of advanced care directives?
Correct Answer
You need a lawyer to write up advanced care directives
Question 3
Which of the following may pose a problem if your client wants to be an organ
donor?
Correct Answer
If they choose to die at home
Question 4
Which of the following is true when scattering ashes?
Correct Answer
When scattering at sea it must be done at least 3 nautical miles from land
Question 5
What part of understanding the needs of the dying may involve oral care, changing
their position and treating them like an adult?
Correct Answer
Maintaining dignity and comfort
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, 9/26/25, 9:42 PM IAP Death Doula Certificate Course <span style="color:#000;font-weight:bold;">50+</span> (2025-2026 A+ Graded) Exam-Style Q…
Question 6
What is a benefit of reading out loud to your client?
Correct Answer
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
Question 7
What are the two main steps of planning for the vigil?
Correct Answer
Discussing and preparing, writing out a plan
Question 8
How long after the death should you have a post-death meeting?
Correct Answer
A month after the funeral
Question 9
What part of talking about life and dying includes working on a legacy project and
writing letters to family and friends?
Correct Answer
Saying goodbyes and facing regrets
Question 10
Which of the following is false of spiritual or ritual ideas on death?
Correct Answer
Nearing death makes most atheists turn to religion
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