IAP DEATH DOULA CERTIFICATE
COURSE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
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-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
How long after the death should you have a post-death meeting? - ANSWER-A month
after the funeral
What part of talking about life and dying includes working on a legacy project and
writing letters to family and friends? - ANSWER-Saying goodbyes and facing regrets
Which of the following is false of spiritual or ritual ideas on death? - ANSWER-Nearing
death makes most atheists turn to religion
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-
COURSE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
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-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
How long after the death should you have a post-death meeting? - ANSWER-A month
after the funeral
What part of talking about life and dying includes working on a legacy project and
writing letters to family and friends? - ANSWER-Saying goodbyes and facing regrets
Which of the following is false of spiritual or ritual ideas on death? - ANSWER-Nearing
death makes most atheists turn to religion
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-
