Test 2

Question 1

Crisis development phases

Answer 1

Phase 1: Precipitating stressor. (problem solving techniques employed)

Phase 2: problem solving techniques fail and anxiety increases. (confusion and disorganization prevail)

phase 3: all internal and external resources are used to relieve discomfort. (viewed differently. new techniques used)

Phase 4: breaking point and major disorganization (anxiety reaches panic levels and behavior may represent psychotic thinking)

Question 2

types of crisis

Answer 2

type 1: dispositional 
type 2: anticipated life transition
type 3: traumatic stress
type 4: maturational developmental crisis
type 5: reflecting psychopathology 
type 6: psychiatric emergencies

Question 3

dispositional crisis

Answer 3

an acute response to an external situational stressor

physical care of wounds and assessment for domestic violence.

Question 4

anticipated life transition

Answer 4

normal life-cylce transition

ventilation of feelings, reassurance and support as needed. problem area identified and approaches to change discussed

Question 5

traumatic stress

Answer 5

unexpected external stressor. emotionally overwhelmed and defeated

reassurance and support. stages of grief, identify support systems. all interventions should convey dignity, respect and hopefullness promote clients empowerment

Question 6

maturational development

Answer 6

failed attempts to master developmental tasks associated with life cycle