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NSG 322: Topic 10 abuse, neglect, violence
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what is a crisis?
Answer: acute, time-limited occurrences experienced as overwhelming emotional
reactions to a stressful situational event, developmental event, or the person's
perception of an event
what are the two ways a crisis can result in?
Answer: 1. fall apart and decompensated
or
2. problem-solve and grow through the process
client outcomes are impacted by...
Answer: -Individual, family, and community perception of & response to the crisis
-Coping abilities, resiliency
-Availability of outside supports
clients with the best outcomes...
Answer: -Feel safe, connected, calm & hopeful
-Have access to social, physical & emotional supports
-Find ways to help themselves
developmental/maturational crisis
Answer: •Related to predictable transitions of human development
•Often occur when adapting to a new life role
situational crisis
Answer: •Unexpected threats to physical, social, or psychological integrity
•Caused by an EXTERNAL source
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•Frequently involve grief, loss
existential crisis
Answer: one of questioning life purpose or spirituality
adventitious (social) crisis (crisis of disaster)
Answer: •Rare, unexpected events that are not part of everyday life
•Include events of disaster and acts of interpersonal violence
ex: war, natural disaster, interpersonal violence such as rape, battery, and assault
phase 1 of psychological crisis
Answer: •Person is confronted by conflict & responds with increased anxiety.
phase 2 of psychological crisis
Answer: •If usual defensive responses fail & threat persists, anxiety continues to
increase.
•Trial-and-error begins.
phase 3 of psychological crisis
Answer: •If trial-and-error attempts also fail, anxiety can escalate to severe or panic
levels.
phase 4 of psychological crisis
Answer: •If the problem is not solved & new coping skills are ineffective, anxiety can
overwhelm the person and result in serious illness.
•Assess for suicidal thoughts, plans.
what is the goal of crisis intervention
Answer: to return to the individual back to pre crisis functioning
crisis intervention: primary care strategies
Answer: Promote mental health BEFORE crisis strikes
Provide education, information & resource listings
crisis intervention: primary care goals
Answer: Improve clients' coping ability &
NSG 322: Topic 10 abuse, neglect, violence
Verified and Updated Questions and
Answers (100% Correct Answers)
what is a crisis?
Answer: acute, time-limited occurrences experienced as overwhelming emotional
reactions to a stressful situational event, developmental event, or the person's
perception of an event
what are the two ways a crisis can result in?
Answer: 1. fall apart and decompensated
or
2. problem-solve and grow through the process
client outcomes are impacted by...
Answer: -Individual, family, and community perception of & response to the crisis
-Coping abilities, resiliency
-Availability of outside supports
clients with the best outcomes...
Answer: -Feel safe, connected, calm & hopeful
-Have access to social, physical & emotional supports
-Find ways to help themselves
developmental/maturational crisis
Answer: •Related to predictable transitions of human development
•Often occur when adapting to a new life role
situational crisis
Answer: •Unexpected threats to physical, social, or psychological integrity
•Caused by an EXTERNAL source
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•Frequently involve grief, loss
existential crisis
Answer: one of questioning life purpose or spirituality
adventitious (social) crisis (crisis of disaster)
Answer: •Rare, unexpected events that are not part of everyday life
•Include events of disaster and acts of interpersonal violence
ex: war, natural disaster, interpersonal violence such as rape, battery, and assault
phase 1 of psychological crisis
Answer: •Person is confronted by conflict & responds with increased anxiety.
phase 2 of psychological crisis
Answer: •If usual defensive responses fail & threat persists, anxiety continues to
increase.
•Trial-and-error begins.
phase 3 of psychological crisis
Answer: •If trial-and-error attempts also fail, anxiety can escalate to severe or panic
levels.
phase 4 of psychological crisis
Answer: •If the problem is not solved & new coping skills are ineffective, anxiety can
overwhelm the person and result in serious illness.
•Assess for suicidal thoughts, plans.
what is the goal of crisis intervention
Answer: to return to the individual back to pre crisis functioning
crisis intervention: primary care strategies
Answer: Promote mental health BEFORE crisis strikes
Provide education, information & resource listings
crisis intervention: primary care goals
Answer: Improve clients' coping ability &
