Exam 21: Crisis and Disaster

A patient that has recently survived a plane crash has returned to work and reports being able to sleep well at night. The nurse meets with the patient once a month to provide ongoing support and encouragement. Which type of crisis intervention is the nurse performing?

Which situation demonstrates use of primary care related to crisis intervention?

An adolescent comes to the crisis clinic and reports sexual abuse by an uncle. The adolescent told both parents about the uncle's behaviour, but the parents did not believe the adolescent. What type of crisis exists?

A woman says, "I can't take anymore. Last year my husband had an affair, and now we do not communicate. Three months ago, I found a lump in my breast. Yesterday my daughter said she's quitting college and moving in with her boyfriend." Which issue should the nurse focus on during crisis intervention?

A patient comes to the crisis centre saying, "I'm in a terrible situation. I don't know what to do." The triage nurse can initially assume that the patient is which of the following?

A victim of spousal violence comes to the crisis centre seeking help. Which of the following crisis intervention strategy will be the nurse's focus?

Six months ago, a woman had a prophylactic double mastectomy because of a family history of breast cancer. One week ago, this woman learned her husband was involved in an extramarital affair. The woman tearfully says to the nurse, "What else can happen?" What type of crisis is this person experiencing?

Which communication technique will the nurse use more in crisis intervention than in traditional counselling?