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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 Red Cross nurse is interviewing a woman whose house was totally destroyed during the night by a tornado; the woman?s pet poodle died as a result of the tornado. Which of following would the nurse most likely expect to hear from the woman?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: After a traumatic event like a tornado, shock and dissociation are common, as reflected in the statement 'I can?t feel anything right now. Nothing seems real.' This indicates a crisis response. The other statements reflect grief (B,
D) or practical concerns (
C), which may occur later but are less immediate.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is part of team working with hurricane victims. One of the hurricane victims is staying in a temporary shelter provided by the Red Cross. To determine the extent to which this victim can cognitively cope with his situation and how much support he needs, which question would be most appropriate for the nurse to ask?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking about the victim?s thoughts on next steps assesses their cognitive coping and planning ability, indicating their level of functioning and support needs. The other questions focus on practical needs (
A), emotions (
C), or specific guilt (
D), which are less directly tied to cognitive coping.
Question 3 of 5
A family has just lost their home in a fire. An on-call nurse from a community counseling center has been called in to the emergency department to help them with this traumatic event. Which of the following would the nurse identify as the priority for this family?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The priority in a crisis is addressing immediate safety needs, such as shelter and food, per Maslow?s hierarchy. These basic needs must be met before addressing therapy (
A), family patterns (
B), or lifestyle impact (
C), which are secondary concerns.
Question 4 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 5 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.