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IAP DEATH DOULA CERTIFICATE COURSE 2025
UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS.
Which of the following should you avoid when doing an initial
consultation? - correct answer- Focusing on conveying your
knowledge and selling your skills
Which of the following is false of advanced care directives? -
correct 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? - correct answer- If they choose to die at
home
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
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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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
What are the two main steps of planning for the vigil? - correct
answer- Discussing and preparing, writing out a plan
How long after the death should you have a post-death
meeting? - correct 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? - correct
answer- Saying goodbyes and facing regrets
Which of the following is false of spiritual or ritual ideas on
death? - correct answer- Nearing death makes most atheists
turn to religion
IAP DEATH DOULA CERTIFICATE COURSE 2025
UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS.
Which of the following should you avoid when doing an initial
consultation? - correct answer- Focusing on conveying your
knowledge and selling your skills
Which of the following is false of advanced care directives? -
correct 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? - correct answer- If they choose to die at
home
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
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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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
What are the two main steps of planning for the vigil? - correct
answer- Discussing and preparing, writing out a plan
How long after the death should you have a post-death
meeting? - correct 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? - correct
answer- Saying goodbyes and facing regrets
Which of the following is false of spiritual or ritual ideas on
death? - correct answer- Nearing death makes most atheists
turn to religion
