NURS-202 Exam 6 - Mental Health, Oncology, Pain 2022 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

What is a crisis? Correct Answer: A sudden event in one's life that disturbs homeostasis, during which usual coping mechanisms cannot resolve the problem acute, not chronic occurs in all individuals personal by nature precipitated by specific identifiable events potential for psychologic growth or deterioration What are the 4 phases in the development of a crisis? Correct Answer: Phase 1 • exposure to precipitating stressor • anxiety increases ↑↑↑ • previous problem-solving and coping techniques are employed Phase 2 • previous problem-solving techniques do not relieve • increasing anxiety ↑↑↑ • helplessness can occur if coping not effective • feelings of confusion, disorganization prevail Phase 3 • all possible internal and external resources are used in attempt to resolve problem and alleviate anxiety • individual may try to look at problem from various angles or avoid/overlook problem altogether → may be a point where they can resolve the crisis and move on, may have growth Phase 4 • tension mounts • major disorganization occurs • continued increase in anxiety/panic • emotional lability • cognitive functions disordered → may move into psychosis if things continue to devolve if someone is in stage 4 crisis and things continue to devolve, it may move into _____________ Correct Answer: psychosis what are the different types of crisis? Correct Answer: dispositional -something around you causing stress -acute response to external stressor -ex: messy house