IAP Death Doula Certificate Course EXAM GUIDE
QUESTIONS & 100% CORRECT SOLUTIONS-
VERIFIED ANSWERS
What part of talking about life and dying includes working on a legacy project and
writing letters to family and friends? - ✔✔Saying goodbyes and facing regrets
Which of the following is false of spiritual or ritual ideas on death? - ✔✔Nearing
death makes most atheists turn to religion
Which of the following is true of a death doula's job? - ✔✔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. - ✔✔80%; 30%
Which of the following is true of a death doula's role? - ✔✔
Many of those looking to become end-of-life doulas ______________________. -
✔✔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?
- ✔✔Respite care for the family
Which of the following is false of a death doula who specializes in planning and
conducting vigils? - ✔✔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. - ✔✔Hearing
Which of the following might you want to have if you are applying massage oil or
Vaseline to a client? - ✔✔Non-latex gloves
Which of the following should you NOT do when holding the space? - ✔✔Be always
thinking about the perfect response
Why would you as a death doula talk to friends about death, write down your thoughts
about death, write your own advanced care directives, and consider what your beliefs
may be about afterlife? - ✔✔To be able to start a death café and to get more
comfortable with your own mortality
Which of the following is within the scope of practice for a death doula? -
✔✔Dropping everything for your client if you are on call
As a death doula you should consider your ___________ as important as any other
aspect of your business. - ✔✔Self-care time
Which of the following is false of volunteering to get experience when you're starting
out? - ✔✔The training you receive will be enough for you to get started as a death
doula
Which of the following should be avoided when seeking a mentor? - ✔✔Making a
vague, open request
What association or club involves discussing death and dying usually with strangers? -
✔✔Death Café
QUESTIONS & 100% CORRECT SOLUTIONS-
VERIFIED ANSWERS
What part of talking about life and dying includes working on a legacy project and
writing letters to family and friends? - ✔✔Saying goodbyes and facing regrets
Which of the following is false of spiritual or ritual ideas on death? - ✔✔Nearing
death makes most atheists turn to religion
Which of the following is true of a death doula's job? - ✔✔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. - ✔✔80%; 30%
Which of the following is true of a death doula's role? - ✔✔
Many of those looking to become end-of-life doulas ______________________. -
✔✔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?
- ✔✔Respite care for the family
Which of the following is false of a death doula who specializes in planning and
conducting vigils? - ✔✔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. - ✔✔Hearing
Which of the following might you want to have if you are applying massage oil or
Vaseline to a client? - ✔✔Non-latex gloves
Which of the following should you NOT do when holding the space? - ✔✔Be always
thinking about the perfect response
Why would you as a death doula talk to friends about death, write down your thoughts
about death, write your own advanced care directives, and consider what your beliefs
may be about afterlife? - ✔✔To be able to start a death café and to get more
comfortable with your own mortality
Which of the following is within the scope of practice for a death doula? -
✔✔Dropping everything for your client if you are on call
As a death doula you should consider your ___________ as important as any other
aspect of your business. - ✔✔Self-care time
Which of the following is false of volunteering to get experience when you're starting
out? - ✔✔The training you receive will be enough for you to get started as a death
doula
Which of the following should be avoided when seeking a mentor? - ✔✔Making a
vague, open request
What association or club involves discussing death and dying usually with strangers? -
✔✔Death Café
