FSE 2061 Lesson 5.1 Study Guide Exam
Questions And Answers
Following a stillbirth, what are some common fears felt by the
mother? - - -
correct answer ✅-fears for the future pregnancy, the fear of the
impact of loss on the marriage, and the fear of being a failure as a
parent.
What are the common features of grief of a traumatic sudden
death? - - -
correct answer ✅-Intrusive images
-avoidant thinking
-hyper arousal(such as hearing a car backfire and thinking that it is
a gunshot)
If a stillborn infant has malformations or deformities, what effect
does this have on the grieving process? - - -
correct answer ✅-they have two losses to grieve:
1. the child they thought they had
2. the child they actually lost. Which can lead to blame and self
blame.
Define SIDS - Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. - - -
correct answer ✅-the sudden and unexpected loss of an
, FSE 2061 Lesson 5.1 Study Guide Exam
Questions And Answers
apparently healthy infant, which remains unexplained after a
complete autopsy and a review of the circumstances around the
death.
Why does grieving an abortion bring up guilt feelings? - - -
correct answer ✅-because it is socially negated loss and brings up
profound feelings of guilt when viewing it as a death. It may
manifest into guilt or anger when a woman reaches menopause or
learns she is infertile. This also results in self - punishing depression.
What is the most common age for SIDS to occur? - - -
correct answer ✅2 to 6 months (often boys)
What does anticipatory grief refer to? - - -
correct answer ✅-grieving that occurs prior to the actual loss
(terminally sick family member)
What are the complicating features of SIDS? - - -
correct answer ✅-death occurs without warning in babies that
appear healthy. There is an absence of legal system. The affect it
has on other siblings.
Questions And Answers
Following a stillbirth, what are some common fears felt by the
mother? - - -
correct answer ✅-fears for the future pregnancy, the fear of the
impact of loss on the marriage, and the fear of being a failure as a
parent.
What are the common features of grief of a traumatic sudden
death? - - -
correct answer ✅-Intrusive images
-avoidant thinking
-hyper arousal(such as hearing a car backfire and thinking that it is
a gunshot)
If a stillborn infant has malformations or deformities, what effect
does this have on the grieving process? - - -
correct answer ✅-they have two losses to grieve:
1. the child they thought they had
2. the child they actually lost. Which can lead to blame and self
blame.
Define SIDS - Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. - - -
correct answer ✅-the sudden and unexpected loss of an
, FSE 2061 Lesson 5.1 Study Guide Exam
Questions And Answers
apparently healthy infant, which remains unexplained after a
complete autopsy and a review of the circumstances around the
death.
Why does grieving an abortion bring up guilt feelings? - - -
correct answer ✅-because it is socially negated loss and brings up
profound feelings of guilt when viewing it as a death. It may
manifest into guilt or anger when a woman reaches menopause or
learns she is infertile. This also results in self - punishing depression.
What is the most common age for SIDS to occur? - - -
correct answer ✅2 to 6 months (often boys)
What does anticipatory grief refer to? - - -
correct answer ✅-grieving that occurs prior to the actual loss
(terminally sick family member)
What are the complicating features of SIDS? - - -
correct answer ✅-death occurs without warning in babies that
appear healthy. There is an absence of legal system. The affect it
has on other siblings.
