IAP Death Doula Certificate
Course Exam Questions and
Answers 100% PASS
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%
Many of those looking to become end-of-life doulas ______________________.—ANSWER-
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?—
ANSWER-Respite care for the family
Which of the following is false of a death doula who specializes in planning and conducting
vigils?—ANSWER-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.—ANSWER-Hearing
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Course Exam Questions and
Answers 100% PASS
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%
Many of those looking to become end-of-life doulas ______________________.—ANSWER-
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?—
ANSWER-Respite care for the family
Which of the following is false of a death doula who specializes in planning and conducting
vigils?—ANSWER-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.—ANSWER-Hearing
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
