Crisis Intervention
Which factors best describe a crisis? Select all that apply. - correct answer
✔Disturbs a balance in one's life
A sudden or rapid event
A client can experience growth
Which nursing diagnosis best describes a client's symptoms during a crisis? -
correct answer ✔Alteration in coping mechanisms
The nurse is reviewing a chart in preparation for discharge. John is a 50-year-
old male admitted with a fractured femur from a recent dirt bike accident. His
spouse states that suddenly, at the age of 50, he started doing all types of
risky things that he had never done before. Which type of crisis is John
experiencing? - correct answer ✔Maturational/developmental crisis
Select which phase of crisis each one of these clients is experiencing. -
correct answer ✔Phase 1: Evan lost his job. He went home and slept
through to the next morning. While he is worried, he started working on his
resume and looking at online job ads.
Phase 2: Rachel's dog died. She has not been able to eat or sleep. She lies in
bed and is not able to go to work. She has not cleaned her apartment in a
couple of days, and she feels lost.
Phase 3: Doug lost everything in a recent tornado. While he tries to start going
through his property, he is overwhelmed and unable to complete the task. He
asked his brother to travel from another state to assist. His brother was able to
help with the process.
Phase 4: Phyllis is homeless and ran out of food. She was not able to get to
the local shelter to get a meal. The police were called when she was in the
grocery store pacing, crying and appearing confused and disoriented.
, Which variables impact the severity of a crisis? Select all that apply. - correct
answer ✔Availability of resources
Quality coping mechanisms
Perception of the severity
Select the cues below that indicate John is experiencing a crisis. - correct
answer ✔history of depression
periods of crying
verbalizes family, relationship, and financial concerns
limited finances
not been able to sleep
reliving the accident
The nurse is reviewing John's chart. Based on the assessment, which nursing
diagnoses his condition and symptoms? Select all that apply. - correct
answer ✔Post-trauma syndrome
Anxiety/Fear
Situational depression
Disturbed sleep pattern/insomnia
Review the nursing diagnoses below and match each one with a potential
goal. - correct answer ✔Anxiety/Fear: Client will verbalize less symptoms of
fear/anxiety.
Disturbed sleep pattern/insomnia: Client will verbalize less interrupted sleep
and more quality sleep time.
PTSD: Client will verbalize reduced flashbacks, reduced anxiety, and
improved sleep.
Situational Depression: Client will demonstrate regular exercise routine and
display fewer depressive symptoms.
Which factors best describe a crisis? Select all that apply. - correct answer
✔Disturbs a balance in one's life
A sudden or rapid event
A client can experience growth
Which nursing diagnosis best describes a client's symptoms during a crisis? -
correct answer ✔Alteration in coping mechanisms
The nurse is reviewing a chart in preparation for discharge. John is a 50-year-
old male admitted with a fractured femur from a recent dirt bike accident. His
spouse states that suddenly, at the age of 50, he started doing all types of
risky things that he had never done before. Which type of crisis is John
experiencing? - correct answer ✔Maturational/developmental crisis
Select which phase of crisis each one of these clients is experiencing. -
correct answer ✔Phase 1: Evan lost his job. He went home and slept
through to the next morning. While he is worried, he started working on his
resume and looking at online job ads.
Phase 2: Rachel's dog died. She has not been able to eat or sleep. She lies in
bed and is not able to go to work. She has not cleaned her apartment in a
couple of days, and she feels lost.
Phase 3: Doug lost everything in a recent tornado. While he tries to start going
through his property, he is overwhelmed and unable to complete the task. He
asked his brother to travel from another state to assist. His brother was able to
help with the process.
Phase 4: Phyllis is homeless and ran out of food. She was not able to get to
the local shelter to get a meal. The police were called when she was in the
grocery store pacing, crying and appearing confused and disoriented.
, Which variables impact the severity of a crisis? Select all that apply. - correct
answer ✔Availability of resources
Quality coping mechanisms
Perception of the severity
Select the cues below that indicate John is experiencing a crisis. - correct
answer ✔history of depression
periods of crying
verbalizes family, relationship, and financial concerns
limited finances
not been able to sleep
reliving the accident
The nurse is reviewing John's chart. Based on the assessment, which nursing
diagnoses his condition and symptoms? Select all that apply. - correct
answer ✔Post-trauma syndrome
Anxiety/Fear
Situational depression
Disturbed sleep pattern/insomnia
Review the nursing diagnoses below and match each one with a potential
goal. - correct answer ✔Anxiety/Fear: Client will verbalize less symptoms of
fear/anxiety.
Disturbed sleep pattern/insomnia: Client will verbalize less interrupted sleep
and more quality sleep time.
PTSD: Client will verbalize reduced flashbacks, reduced anxiety, and
improved sleep.
Situational Depression: Client will demonstrate regular exercise routine and
display fewer depressive symptoms.
