Crisis Intervention Quiz

Manjit and Charlie, both 16 years old, were involved in a car accident. Manjit moved forward with little dysfunction, while Charlie experienced anxiety. What explains the difference in their reactions?

• Perception of the event

• Manjit’s more laid-back personality

• The possibility that Charlie may have experienced previous trauma

• The possibility that the counseling Charlie received may have been inadequate

Carter, aged 36, comes to the crisis clinic after losing his job and home. Which statement best describes Carter’s situation?

• He is experiencing low self-esteem and anger due to job loss.

• He is experiencing situational and adventitious crises.

• He is experiencing ineffective coping and should be hospitalized.

• He is experiencing a situational crisis with financial burden.

A nurse working with a community after a disaster feels anxious. What is the priority action for the nurse?

• Immediately reduce the number of patients.

• Shift to more group treatment strategies.

• Engage in critical incident stress debriefing.

• Discuss the transference issues with supervisor.

What nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for a patient experiencing phase 4 of Caplan’s phases of crisis?

• Ineffective coping

• Risk for self harm

• Anxiety

• Powerlessness

Asking your patient who has experienced a crisis situation how they see this event affecting their future gathers important information about which aspect of the assessment?

• Their perception of the event

• Their usual coping

• Their available supports

• Their detailed description of the event

The nurse is assessing a patient who arrives at a crisis centre with the following symptoms: a general feeling that something awful is going to happen, disorganization, inability to sleep, and a lack of appetite. In what order will the nurse ask the following assessment questions? (Select all that apply.)

• What do you usually do to feel better?

• Has anything particularly upsetting happened to you within the past few days or weeks?

• Who do you talk to when you feel overwhelmed?

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During a crisis intervention, what is the primary goal for the healthcare provider?

• To stabilize the individual's immediate situation

• To diagnose any underlying mental health conditions

• To provide long-term therapy

• To explore the individual's childhood experiences

Which of the following is a common emotional response to a crisis?

• Increased energy and motivation

• Feelings of invincibility

• Disorganization and confusion

• Heightened sense of calm