Crisis, Trauma, and Disaster Nursing

These flashcards cover key definitions, phases, characteristics, and nursing interventions related to crisis, trauma, and disaster nursing.

Crisis is defined as __.

An acute, time-limited event that produces overwhelming emotional response; potential for growth or dysfunction.

The three types of crisis include __, situational, and adventitious.

Developmental crisis.

An example of a situational crisis is __.

Unexpected external stressor such as job loss or illness.

The phases of crisis response begin with __ to the stressor, leading to increased anxiety.

Exposure.

If previous coping strategies fail, __ increases.

Tension.

Resolution of a crisis can lead to personal growth, return to baseline, or __.

Deterioration.

Crisis characteristics include sudden onset, perceived loss of control, and __ for growth.

Potential danger.

In nursing assessment during a crisis, one must first assess the risk for __.

Suicide, homicide, self-harm.

Nursing interventions should include establishing a therapeutic relationship and ensuring __.

Immediate safety.

Roberts’ Seven-Stage Crisis Intervention Model does NOT include __.

Evaluate client's level of anxiety.

The ABC Model of Crisis Intervention consists of Achieve rapport, __, and Cope actively.

Boil down problem.

Therapeutic communication should use active listening and __ feelings.

Validate.

During disaster nursing, the phases of disaster management include preparedness, response, __, and mitigation.

Recovery.

A priority intervention for a client who lost their home in a tornado is to ensure __.

Immediate safety and shelter.

In case example 2, a key nursing role for a client who was recently assaulted is to provide __ presence.

Supportive.

Interdisciplinary and community resources are critical for __ after a crisis.

Recovery.