NSG 526 EXAM 3 FINAL PAPER QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 COMPLETE STUDY
RESOURCE
◉ ABC's of Psychological First Aid
Answer: The
ABCs of psychological first aid
include focusing on A (arousal), B
(behavior), and C (cognition). When arousal is present, the
intervention
goal is to decrease excitement by providing safety, comfort, and
consolation. When abnormal or irrational behavior is present,
survivors
should be assisted to function more effectively in the disaster and
when
cognitive disorientation occurs, reality testing and clear information
should be provided.
◉ After initital assessment the PMH- APRN should
Answer: support the
development of resilience, coping, and recovery while providing
technical assistance, training, and consultation
,◉ Goals of care
Answer: include helping the victims prioritize and match available
resources with their needs, and preventing further complications,
monitoring the environment, disseminating information, and
implementing disease control strategies
◉ Debriefing
Answer: May be helpful but is no longer considered essential
◉ Explanation of anticipated behaviors and reactions
Answer: helps the patient gain control and improve coping
◉ Social Assessment:
Answer: The PMH-APRN should maintain a calm demeanor, obtain
and distribute information about the disaster and the victims, and
reunite
victims and their families. In addition, there is a need to monitor the
news
media's impact on the mental health of the victims of the crisis
Assess for economic distress, access to shelter, food, etc
, ◉ ASD/PTSD support
Answer: Providing a safe environment is the priority for any client
who is a victim of a serious
crime/assault
◉ ASD duration
Answer: 2 days to 1 month
◉ ASD: Focus on
Answer: Meet immediate needs
o
Build therapeutic alliance
o
If distressed, limit to immediate care
o
Complete psych assessment
Focus on reexperiencing, avoidance or numbing, hyperarousal,
dissacociation
o
AND ANSWERS 2026 COMPLETE STUDY
RESOURCE
◉ ABC's of Psychological First Aid
Answer: The
ABCs of psychological first aid
include focusing on A (arousal), B
(behavior), and C (cognition). When arousal is present, the
intervention
goal is to decrease excitement by providing safety, comfort, and
consolation. When abnormal or irrational behavior is present,
survivors
should be assisted to function more effectively in the disaster and
when
cognitive disorientation occurs, reality testing and clear information
should be provided.
◉ After initital assessment the PMH- APRN should
Answer: support the
development of resilience, coping, and recovery while providing
technical assistance, training, and consultation
,◉ Goals of care
Answer: include helping the victims prioritize and match available
resources with their needs, and preventing further complications,
monitoring the environment, disseminating information, and
implementing disease control strategies
◉ Debriefing
Answer: May be helpful but is no longer considered essential
◉ Explanation of anticipated behaviors and reactions
Answer: helps the patient gain control and improve coping
◉ Social Assessment:
Answer: The PMH-APRN should maintain a calm demeanor, obtain
and distribute information about the disaster and the victims, and
reunite
victims and their families. In addition, there is a need to monitor the
news
media's impact on the mental health of the victims of the crisis
Assess for economic distress, access to shelter, food, etc
, ◉ ASD/PTSD support
Answer: Providing a safe environment is the priority for any client
who is a victim of a serious
crime/assault
◉ ASD duration
Answer: 2 days to 1 month
◉ ASD: Focus on
Answer: Meet immediate needs
o
Build therapeutic alliance
o
If distressed, limit to immediate care
o
Complete psych assessment
Focus on reexperiencing, avoidance or numbing, hyperarousal,
dissacociation
o
