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Psychiatric Nursing: Contemporary Practice 6th Edition
Chapter 20 : Crisis, Loss, Grief, Response, Bereavement, and Disaster Management Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 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).