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Test Bank for Psychiatric Nursing: Contemporary Practice
Chapter 20 : Crisis, Loss, Grief, Response, Bereavement, and Disaster Management Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nursing instructor who is lecturing to students about how to respond to individuals who are in the midst of a disaster. Which statement would be most appropriate to include about initial nursing interventions for such individuals?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In a disaster, initial interventions prioritize safety and clear communication to help individuals function despite stress. Medical history (
A), long-term goals (
C), or redirection (
D) are less immediate and may not address acute needs effectively.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is working as part of a community disaster response team. When responding to a community disaster, the nurse integrates understanding of individuals? responses, anticipating which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Disasters can threaten basic needs, leading to stress responses like aggression or violence. Altruism (
B) is not universal, long-term effects are common (
C), and psychological distress may be delayed (
D), making A the most accurate anticipation.
Question 3 of 5
A group of nursing students is reviewing information about the types of crisis. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as a developmental crisis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A developmental crisis occurs during life transitions, such as going away to college, which involves significant role changes. Job promotion (
B) is positive, loss of a pet (
C) is situational, and an earthquake (
D) is traumatic, not developmental.
Question 4 of 5
As part of a community program on crisis prevention, a nurse is describing the phases of crisis. Which of the following would the nurse identify as occurring first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The first phase of a crisis involves the individual attempting to use usual problem-solving methods to address the stressor. If ineffective, it progresses to trial-and-error (
B), relief behaviors (
C), and potentially disorganization (
D).
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing the parents of a 6-year-old child who has died from leukemia. The nurse is integrating the dual process model for the assessment. Which of the following would the nurse identify as reflecting the parents? loss-oriented coping?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The dual process model distinguishes loss-oriented coping (focusing on the loss, e.g., thinking about the child) from restoration-oriented coping (e.g., new activities or relationships). Denying grief (
B) is not a healthy coping mechanism.