The decline of the body's vital functions that results in death is :

The decline of the body's vital functions that results in death is
 
  A) dementia.
  B) impairment.
  C) disease.
  D) dying.

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The study of death and dying is
 
  A) gerontology.
  B) thanatology.
  C) theology.
  D) anthropology.

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Henry was killed in an automobile accident. After his death, his family discovered that he had no will. Henry
 
  A) was intestate.
  B) had no last wishes.
  C) was without an advanced directive.
  D) had a power of attorney.

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Which of the following is TRUE about hospice care?
 
  A) It provides care for a terminally ill patient and his or her family.
  B) It is based on the patient's or family's ability to pay for the care.
  C) It lacks the counselors and clergy that a hospital would have on staff.
  D) It is only provided in a nursing home setting.

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The permanent cessation of all of the body's vital functions is the definition of
 
  A) euthanasia.
  B) suicide.
  C) death.
  D) dying.