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NURS 225 Exam 3 with verified solutions ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\||




A crisis is defined as which of the following?
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A. Pathological stress reaction
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B. Acute time limited state of disequilibrium
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C. Panic attack
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D. A time for deep reflection - ✔✔B
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Which of the following is true of a crisis? ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\||




A. It can lead to personal growth
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B. It is precipitated by unhealthy coping skills
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C. It is a leading cause of mental illness
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D. It is always caused by a sudden stress - ✔✔A
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A person with mature coping skills will never experience a crisis
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A. True ||//\\||




B. False - ✔✔B
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What are factors common to all crises?||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\||




A. They are experienced suddenly
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B. Early intervention is most effective
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,C. The focus is on immediate problem solving
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D. All of the above - ✔✔D
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The long term goal of crisis intervention is which of the following?
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A. Address long term stressors and behaviors
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B. Prevent lasting effects
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C. Return to pre-crisis level of function
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D. Get the client into psychotherapy - ✔✔C
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According to Roberts (2005), crisis resolution occurs after which of the following? ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\||




A. An action plan is developed
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B. Rapport with the client is established
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C. Major problems are identified
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D. Follow up plan is established - ✔✔D
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A client loses all possessions in a house fire experiences which of the following crisis?
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A. Maturational
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B. Situational
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C. Medical
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D. Adventitious - ✔✔B
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A client who had a serious injury in a car accident 3 months ago is now depressed and
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withdrawn. Phase of crisis? ||//\\|| ||//\\|| ||//\\||

,A. First
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B. Second
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C. Third
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D. Fourth - ✔✔D
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An initial assessment in crisis intervention is which of the following?
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A. Perception of precipitating event
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B. Adherence to follow up plan
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C. Client's risk of harm
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D. Coping skills - ✔✔C
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The most effective way of planning crisis resolution is which of the following?
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A. In collaboration with the client
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B. Plan standardized interventions
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C. Focus on long term problem
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D. Organize follow up first - ✔✔A
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Nursing interventions of the client in crisis include which of the following?
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A. Engage in problem solving
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B. Assist in identification/ development of coping skills
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C. Assist client to identify personal strengths
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D. All of the above - ✔✔D
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, The goal in primary care in crisis management is which of the following?
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A. Decrease the incidence of crisis
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B. Lessen the severity of acute trauma
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C. Provide support for families of trauma victims
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D. Ensure the client seeks appropriate follow up - ✔✔A
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Which population is especially vulnerable to crisis development?
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A. Those with severe and chronic mental illness
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B. Politicians
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C. Pet owners
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D. Married people - ✔✔A
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What is a self care technique a nurse could use when working with clients in crisis?
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A. Be aware of personal feelings and healthy coping skills
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B. Become cold and hardened
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C. Stop working with that population
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D. Leave the profession - ✔✔A
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How long should you stay with the patient to monitor for blood transfusion reactions?
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10 min ||//\\||




15 min ||//\\||

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