ww.go 39. Which of the following is true of the American attitude toward death? a. Americans consider death of the biological body as the end of existence. b. Americans do not believe in a spiritual body that lives on after death. c. Belief in reincarnation is a defining aspect of the American belief about death. d. Americans are generally death avoiders and death deniers. 40. A flat EEG (electroencephalogram) recording for a specified period of time is one criterion of a. rigor mortis b. euthanasia c. brain death d. paralysis 41. a. Last request b. Dying will c. Living will d. Easy death order refers to a legal document that reflects the patient's advance care planning. 42. Turning off a respirator or a heart-lung machine is an example of a. active b. deliberate c. passive d. sustained 43. Active euthanasia is legal in the state of: a. California. b. Florida. c. New York. d. Oregon. euthanasia. 44. is a program committed to making the end of life as free from pain, anxiety, and depression as possible. a. Asylum b. Hospital stay c. Hospice d. Compassionate care 45. The type of care that is designed to reduce pain and suffering and help individuals die with dignity is known as: a. curative care. b. palliative care. c. terminal care. d. compassionate care.