Cultural and Religious Death Practices

Question 1

Which religious group emphasizes forgiveness and last rites before death?

Accepted Answer

Catholic

Question 2

Which religion typically avoids autopsy unless legally required?

Accepted Answer

Islamic

Question 3

Which religion prefers the body be buried within 24 hours?

Accepted Answer

Judaism

Question 4

Who typically leads final prayers in a Muslim family?

Accepted Answer

An imam or male family member

Question 5

What is often avoided in Orthodox Jewish funerals?

Accepted Answer

Viewing of the body

Question 6

For Muslim patients, which direction should they face if possible?

Accepted Answer

Mecca

Question 7

Which religion typically prefers cremation over burial?

Accepted Answer

Hinduism

Question 8

In what religion is family involvement in care after death most emphasized?

Accepted Answer

Muslim

Question 9

Which group emphasizes peace and spiritual clarity at the moment of death?

Accepted Answer

Buddhist

Question 10

What is a common death practice among Buddhists?

Accepted Answer

Immediate cremation

Question 11

In which culture is it customary for family to wash the body after death?

Accepted Answer

Jewish

Question 12

Which religious group values strong family support and extended mourning?

Accepted Answer

African American Christian communities

Question 13

Which group avoids artificial prolongation of life through machines?

Accepted Answer

Christian Science

Question 14

Which culture believes in reincarnation and may place water or basil near the dying?

Accepted Answer

Hindu

Question 15

Which religion may anoint the body with oil after death?

Accepted Answer

Catholic, Hindu

Question 16

In Hinduism, which of the following is often performed?

Accepted Answer

Pouring sacred water in the mouth, Burial within 24 hours

Question 17

What does “last rites” refer to in Catholicism?

Accepted Answer

Final prayers and sacraments

Question 18

What is a typical practice in Native American cultures at death?

Accepted Answer

Ritual prayers and storytelling

Question 19

Which group avoids blood transfusions as part of religious beliefs?

Accepted Answer

Christian Scientist, Jehovah’s Witness

Question 20

What action should a nurse take with any religion after death?

Accepted Answer

Allow cultural and spiritual rituals

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