Final (Unit 11)

Question 1

Maturational Crisis

Answer 1

A normal state in growth and development in which a specific maturational task must be learned but old coping mechanisms are no longer available or adequate.
Ex. leaving home during late adolescence, marriage, birth of a child, retirement, and the death of a parent.

Question 2

Situational Crisis

Answer 2

A crisis arising from an external as opposed to an internal source. Most people experience situational crises to some extent during the course of their lives (e.g., death of a loved one, marriage, divorce, change in health status, loss of job)

Question 3

Adventitious crisis

Answer 3

A crisis that is not part of everyday life but involves an event that is unplanned and accidental. Adventitious crises include natural disasters and crimes of violence such as rape or muggings.

Question 4

Phase 1 of crisis

Answer 4

A person confronted by a conflict or problem that threatens the self-concept responds with increased feelings of anxiety. The increase in anxiety stimulates the use of problem-solving techniques and defense mechanisms in an effort to solve the problem and lower anxiety.

Question 5

Phase 2 of crisis

Answer 5

if the usual defensive response fails and the threat persists, anxiety continues to rise and produce feelings of extreme discomfort. Individual functioning becomes disorganized. Trial-and-error attempts at solving the problem and restoring a normal balance again.

Question 6

Phase 3 of crisis

Answer 6

If trial-and-error attempts fail, anxiety can escalate to sever and panic levels, and the person mobilizes automatic relief behaviors, such as withdrawal and flight. Some form of resolution may be made in this phase

Question 7

Phase 4 of crisis

Answer 7

If the problem is not solved and new coping skills are ineffective, anxiety can overwhelm the person and lead to serious personality disorganization, depression, confusion, violence against others, or suicidal behavior.

Question 8

5 phases of disaster management

Answer 8

1. Preparedness
2. Mitigation
3. Response
4. Recovery
5. Evaluation

Question 9

Preparedness

disaster management

Answer 9

The protective plan designed before the event to structure the response, assess risk, and evaluate damage

Question 10

Mitigation

disaster management

Answer 10

Attempt to limit a disaster’s impact on human health and community function

Question 11

Response

disaster management

Answer 11

Actual implementation of the disaster plan

Question 12

Recovery

disaster management

Answer 12

Actions focus on stabilizing the community and returning it to its previous status.

Question 13

Evaluation

disaster management

Answer 13

Evaluating the response effort to prepare for the future.

Question 14

Antianxiety medications

examples

Answer 14

lorazepam
Alprazolam
diazepam

Question 15

First-generation antipsychotic

examples

Answer 15

haloperidol
chlorpromazine (thorazine)

Question 16

second-generation antipsychotic

examples

Answer 16

risperidone
olanzapine
ziprasidone

Question 17

third-generation antipsychotic

examples

Answer 17

aripiprazole (abilify)

Question 18

tension-building stage

cycle of violence

Answer 18

characterized by relatively minor incidents, such as pushing, shoving, and verbal abuse. During this time, the victim often ignores or accepts the abuse for fear that more severe abuse will follow. Abusers rationalize behavior.

Question 19

Acute battering stage

cycle of violence

Answer 19

the abuser releases the built-up tension by brutal beatings, which can result in serious injuries. After the abuse occurs the abuser and victim typically enter the honeymoon phase

Question 20

Honeymoon phase

cycle of violence

Answer 20

characterized by kindness and loving behaviors. the abuser, at least initially, feels remorseful and apologetic and may bring presents, make promises, and tell the victim how much she or he is loved and needed.

Question 21

The usual length of crisis intervention

Answer 21

4-8 weeks

Question 22

Strong negative feelings…

as a crisis nurse

Answer 22

cloud judgement and interfere with work

Question 23

Strong positive feelings…

as a crisis nurse

Answer 23

lead to over-involvement with victims