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NUR 162 Chapter 21. Three years ago, Anna's dog Lucky, whom she had had for 16 years, was run over by a car and
killed. Anna's daughter reports that since that time, Anna has lost weight, rarely leaves her
home, and just sits and talks about Lucky. Anna's behavior would be considered maladaptive for
which of the following reasons?
a. It has been more than 3 years since Lucky died.
b. Her grief is too intense over just the loss of a dog.
c. Her grief is interfering with her functioning.
d. Cultural norms typically don't comprehend grief over the loss of a pet.
Answer
Her grief is interfering with her functioning
2. Anna states that Lucky was her closest friend, and since his death, there is no one who could
ever replace the relationship they had. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which level
of need is not being met?
a. Physiological needs
b. Self-esteem needs
c. Safety and security needs
d. Love and belonging needs
Answer
Love and belonging needs
3. Anna's daughter notices that Anna appears to be listening to another voice when just the two
of them are in a room together. When questioned, Anna admits that she hears someone telling
her that she was a horrible caretaker for Lucky and did not deserve to ever have a pet. Which of
the following best describes what Anna is experiencing?
a. Neurosis
b. Psychosis
c. Depression
d. Bereavement
Answer
Psychosis
, 4. Anna, who is 72 years old, is of an age when she may have experienced many losses coming
close together. She is at risk for which of the following?
a. Bereavement overload
b. Normal mourning
c. Isolation
d. Cultural relativity
Answer
Bereavement overload
5. Anna, age 72, has been grieving the death of her dog, Lucky, for 3 years. She is not able to take
care of her activities of daily living and wants only to make daily visits to Lucky's grave. What is
the most likely reason her daughter has put off seeking help for Anna?
a. Women are less likely than men to seek help for emotional problems.
b. Relatives often try to "normalize" the behavior rather than label it mental illness.
c. She knows that all older people are expected to be a little depressed.
d. She is afraid that the neighbors "will think her mother is crazy."
Answer
Relatives often try to "normalize" the behavior rather than label it mental illness.
6. Anna's dog Lucky got away from her while they were taking a walk. He ran into the street
and was hit by a car. Anna cannot remember any of these
circumstances of his death. This is an example of what defense mechanism?
a. Rationalization
b. Suppression
c. Denial
d. Repression
Answer
Repression
7. Lucky sometimes refused to obey Anna and indeed did not come back to her when she called to
him on the day he was killed. But Anna continues to insist, "He was the very best dog. He always
minded me. He always did everything
I told him to do." Which of the following is the correct term for this defense mechanism?
a. Sublimation
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