NSG 322 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION | NEW
UPDATE 2026 | GRADED A+
crises - ANSWERS -Acute, time-limited occurrences experienced as
overwhelming emotional reactions to a stressful situational event, developmental
event, or the person's perception of an event
Factors that Limit Coping/Problem-Solving Ability:
-Mental illness
-Substance abuse
-History of poor coping
-Diminished cognitive abilities
-Preexisting cognitive disorders
-Preexisting physical health problems
-Limited social supports
-Developmental and/or physical challenges
Client Outcomes are Impacted by:
-Individual, family, and community perception of & response to the crisis
-Coping abilities, resiliency
-Availability of outside supports
,Clients with the Best Outcomes:
-Feel safe, connected, calm & hopeful
-Have access to social, physical, & emotional supports
-Find ways to help themselves
maturational crises - ANSWERS -Have to do with the predictable transitions
individuals experience as they move from one stage of human development to
another
-At various times every individual must make adjustments and adapt to new
responsibilities and life patterns
-Ex: the transition from adolescence to adulthood
situational crises - ANSWERS -Arise suddenly and unexpectedly from an
external source and are events or circumstances that threaten the physical, social,
and psychological integrity of individuals.
-Often revolve around grief and loss
-These events may originate in the physical body as a result of disease or injury or
in social or emotional situations.
adventitious or social crises - ANSWERS Rare, unexpected happenings that are
not part of everyday life and may result from:
-Natural disasters, such as floods, fires, and earthquakes
-National disasters, such as airplane crashes, riots, and wars
-Interpersonal disasters, such as assault and rape
-Acts of terrorism
,phases of psychological crisis - ANSWERS -Phase 1: person is confronted by
conflict and responds with increased anxiety
-Phase 2: if usual defensive responses fail & threat persists, anxiety continues to
increase; trial-and-error begins
-Phase 3: if trial-and-error attempts also fail, anxiety can escalate to severe or
panic levels
-Phase 4: if the problem is not solved & new coping skills are ineffective, anxiety
can overwhelm the person and result in serious illness; assess for suicidal
thoughts, plans.
crisis intervention - ANSWERS -Interventions need to be bold, creative, and
flexible
-3 levels of nursing care: primary, secondary, and tertiary
Primary Care:
-Strategies: promote mental health before crisis strikes; provide education,
information & resource listings
-Goals: improve clients' coping ability & decrease incidence of crises
Secondary Care:
-Strategies: prevent prolonged anxiety during acute crisis
-Goals: ensure client safety & shorten duration of client distress
Tertiary Care:
-Strategies: provide support during recovery from crisis
, -Example: Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD)
-Goals: facilitate optimal client functioning & prevent further emotional disruption
critical incident stress debriefing (CISD) - ANSWERS -Small group
"psychological first aid"
-For best outcomes: integrate with existing community crisis support services
Primary Objectives:
1. Lessen the impact of the traumatic event
2. Facilitate recovery process & restore adaptive functioning in psychologically
healthy people in distress by the crisis event
3. Screen for & identify community members who might benefit from additional
support services & provide referrals for professional care
-The primary emphasis is to inform and empower a homogeneous group after a
threatening or overwhelming traumatic situation.
-It attempts to enhance resistance to stress reactions, build resiliency or the ability
to "bounce back" from a traumatic experience, and facilitate both a recovery from
traumatic stress and a return to normal, healthy functions.
-Should be linked and blended with numerous crisis support services including,
but not limited to, pre-incident education, individual crisis intervention, family
support services, follow-up services, referrals for professional care, if necessary,
and post incident education programs.
-The best effects, which are enhanced group cohesion and unit performance, are
always achieved when it is part of a broader crisis support system.
Who Might Benefit from It?
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION | NEW
UPDATE 2026 | GRADED A+
crises - ANSWERS -Acute, time-limited occurrences experienced as
overwhelming emotional reactions to a stressful situational event, developmental
event, or the person's perception of an event
Factors that Limit Coping/Problem-Solving Ability:
-Mental illness
-Substance abuse
-History of poor coping
-Diminished cognitive abilities
-Preexisting cognitive disorders
-Preexisting physical health problems
-Limited social supports
-Developmental and/or physical challenges
Client Outcomes are Impacted by:
-Individual, family, and community perception of & response to the crisis
-Coping abilities, resiliency
-Availability of outside supports
,Clients with the Best Outcomes:
-Feel safe, connected, calm & hopeful
-Have access to social, physical, & emotional supports
-Find ways to help themselves
maturational crises - ANSWERS -Have to do with the predictable transitions
individuals experience as they move from one stage of human development to
another
-At various times every individual must make adjustments and adapt to new
responsibilities and life patterns
-Ex: the transition from adolescence to adulthood
situational crises - ANSWERS -Arise suddenly and unexpectedly from an
external source and are events or circumstances that threaten the physical, social,
and psychological integrity of individuals.
-Often revolve around grief and loss
-These events may originate in the physical body as a result of disease or injury or
in social or emotional situations.
adventitious or social crises - ANSWERS Rare, unexpected happenings that are
not part of everyday life and may result from:
-Natural disasters, such as floods, fires, and earthquakes
-National disasters, such as airplane crashes, riots, and wars
-Interpersonal disasters, such as assault and rape
-Acts of terrorism
,phases of psychological crisis - ANSWERS -Phase 1: person is confronted by
conflict and responds with increased anxiety
-Phase 2: if usual defensive responses fail & threat persists, anxiety continues to
increase; trial-and-error begins
-Phase 3: if trial-and-error attempts also fail, anxiety can escalate to severe or
panic levels
-Phase 4: if the problem is not solved & new coping skills are ineffective, anxiety
can overwhelm the person and result in serious illness; assess for suicidal
thoughts, plans.
crisis intervention - ANSWERS -Interventions need to be bold, creative, and
flexible
-3 levels of nursing care: primary, secondary, and tertiary
Primary Care:
-Strategies: promote mental health before crisis strikes; provide education,
information & resource listings
-Goals: improve clients' coping ability & decrease incidence of crises
Secondary Care:
-Strategies: prevent prolonged anxiety during acute crisis
-Goals: ensure client safety & shorten duration of client distress
Tertiary Care:
-Strategies: provide support during recovery from crisis
, -Example: Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD)
-Goals: facilitate optimal client functioning & prevent further emotional disruption
critical incident stress debriefing (CISD) - ANSWERS -Small group
"psychological first aid"
-For best outcomes: integrate with existing community crisis support services
Primary Objectives:
1. Lessen the impact of the traumatic event
2. Facilitate recovery process & restore adaptive functioning in psychologically
healthy people in distress by the crisis event
3. Screen for & identify community members who might benefit from additional
support services & provide referrals for professional care
-The primary emphasis is to inform and empower a homogeneous group after a
threatening or overwhelming traumatic situation.
-It attempts to enhance resistance to stress reactions, build resiliency or the ability
to "bounce back" from a traumatic experience, and facilitate both a recovery from
traumatic stress and a return to normal, healthy functions.
-Should be linked and blended with numerous crisis support services including,
but not limited to, pre-incident education, individual crisis intervention, family
support services, follow-up services, referrals for professional care, if necessary,
and post incident education programs.
-The best effects, which are enhanced group cohesion and unit performance, are
always achieved when it is part of a broader crisis support system.
Who Might Benefit from It?
