IAP Death Doula Certificate Course
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
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
Which of the following is true of a death doula's job? - Correct 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. - Correct Answer-80%; 30%
Which of the following is true of a death doula's role? - Correct Answer-
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