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Chapter 20 Questions

Question 1 of 5

After teaching a group of nursing students about crisis, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students state which of the following?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A crisis is a time-limited event, typically resolving within weeks as individuals adapt or receive support. Crises do not always trigger maladaptive responses (
A), chronic crisis is not a standard term (
C), and events vary by individual (
D).

Question 2 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 3 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 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 25-year-old legal secretary is seeking counseling because she recently lost her job unexpectedly. Which question would be most appropriate for the nurse to use in assessing the patient?s response to losing her job?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Assessing the patient?s emotional response immediately after the job loss provides insight into the impact of the event and her coping mechanisms. Understanding her feelings helps evaluate the crisis?s severity. The other questions focus on causes, expectations, or past behavior, which are less directly tied to her current response.

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