FSE2061 Thanatology 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; 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 and;
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
, FSE2061 Thanatology 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
(such as a 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; 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 and;
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
, FSE2061 Thanatology 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
(such as a 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.
