NSG 322 Topic 9: Abuse, Neglect, & Violence Nursing Care || A+
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what is a crisis? correct 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
what are the two ways a crisis can result in? correct answers 1. fall apart and decompensated
or
2. problem-solve and grow through the process
client outcomes are impacted by... correct answers -Individual, family, and community
perception of & response to the crisis
-Coping abilities, resiliency
-Availability of outside supports
clients with the best outcomes... correct answers -Feel safe, connected, calm & hopeful
-Have access to social, physical & emotional supports
-Find ways to help themselves
developmental/maturational crisis correct answers •Related to predictable transitions of human
development
•Often occur when adapting to a new life role
situational crisis correct answers •Unexpected threats to physical, social, or psychological
integrity
•Caused by an EXTERNAL source
•Frequently involve grief, loss
, existential crisis correct answers one of questioning life purpose or spirituality
adventitious (social) crisis (crisis of disaster) correct answers •Rare, unexpected events that are
not part of everyday life
•Include events of disaster and acts of interpersonal violence
ex: war, natural disaster, interpersonal violence such as rape, battery, and assault
phase 1 of psychological crisis correct answers •Person is confronted by conflict & responds
with increased anxiety.
phase 2 of psychological crisis correct answers •If usual defensive responses fail & threat
persists, anxiety continues to increase.
•Trial-and-error begins.
phase 3 of psychological crisis correct answers •If trial-and-error attempts also fail, anxiety can
escalate to severe or panic levels.
phase 4 of psychological crisis correct answers •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.
what is the goal of crisis intervention correct answers to return to the individual back to pre crisis
functioning
crisis intervention: primary care strategies correct answers Promote mental health BEFORE
crisis strikes
Provide education, information & resource listings
crisis intervention: primary care goals correct answers Improve clients' coping ability &
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what is a crisis? correct 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
what are the two ways a crisis can result in? correct answers 1. fall apart and decompensated
or
2. problem-solve and grow through the process
client outcomes are impacted by... correct answers -Individual, family, and community
perception of & response to the crisis
-Coping abilities, resiliency
-Availability of outside supports
clients with the best outcomes... correct answers -Feel safe, connected, calm & hopeful
-Have access to social, physical & emotional supports
-Find ways to help themselves
developmental/maturational crisis correct answers •Related to predictable transitions of human
development
•Often occur when adapting to a new life role
situational crisis correct answers •Unexpected threats to physical, social, or psychological
integrity
•Caused by an EXTERNAL source
•Frequently involve grief, loss
, existential crisis correct answers one of questioning life purpose or spirituality
adventitious (social) crisis (crisis of disaster) correct answers •Rare, unexpected events that are
not part of everyday life
•Include events of disaster and acts of interpersonal violence
ex: war, natural disaster, interpersonal violence such as rape, battery, and assault
phase 1 of psychological crisis correct answers •Person is confronted by conflict & responds
with increased anxiety.
phase 2 of psychological crisis correct answers •If usual defensive responses fail & threat
persists, anxiety continues to increase.
•Trial-and-error begins.
phase 3 of psychological crisis correct answers •If trial-and-error attempts also fail, anxiety can
escalate to severe or panic levels.
phase 4 of psychological crisis correct answers •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.
what is the goal of crisis intervention correct answers to return to the individual back to pre crisis
functioning
crisis intervention: primary care strategies correct answers Promote mental health BEFORE
crisis strikes
Provide education, information & resource listings
crisis intervention: primary care goals correct answers Improve clients' coping ability &
