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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
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 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
A nursing instructor is describing uncomplicated grief to a class. Which of the following would the instructor most likely include in the discussion?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Uncomplicated grief is the typical, adaptive response to loss experienced by most bereaved individuals, resolving naturally over time. It is not longer (
A), not limited to death (
C), and not less painful (
D) than normal grief, as they are synonymous.
Question 4 of 5
Assessment of a patient indicates complicated grief. Which statements would the nurse identify as supporting this reaction? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: Complicated grief involves persistent, intense symptoms such as longing (
A), denial of the loss (
B), trust issues (
C), yearning for the past (
D), and feelings of emptiness (E), indicating difficulty moving forward.
Question 5 of 5
A patient is experiencing traumatic grief resulting from the suicide of a family member. In addition to the usual emotions experienced with bereavement and grief, which of the following would the person most likely exhibit? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Traumatic grief from suicide often includes feelings of rejection (
B), stigmatization (
D) due to societal views, and self-blame (E) for not preventing the death. Acceptance (
A) is less likely in traumatic grief, and disgust (
C) is not typical.