MENTAL HEALTH (N243) EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
define CRISIS - Ans:-a threat to equilibrium
Caplan's theory states that a crisis is an internal disturbance caused by a stressful event that alters the
usual way of coping with a threat to the self; this temporarily disturbs the equilibrium of th...
Crisis intervention deals with the here and now; the past is not important except in building on client
strengths. The client is anxious and uncomfortable because of the current situation; the focus is on the
present, not the past.
A client has been unable to function since her husband asked for a divorce 2 weeks ago. She is brought
to the crisis intervention center by a friend. What type of crisis is this situation? - Ans:✔✔-Situational
Situational crises involve an unanticipated loss, such as a divorce, that is threatening to the client. Social
crises involve multiple losses, such as those occurring during major disasters. Maturational crises occur
in response to stress experienced as one struggles with developmental tasks. Developmental
(maturational) crisis are associated with developmental tasks; divorce is not a developmental task.
A client who has been attending a day treatment facility for 1 month with the diagnosis of major
depression is to be discharged in a week. Because the nurse and the client are aware of this, what is the
most appropriate comment by the nurse? - Ans:✔✔-"I understand that your discharge is set for next
week. I'm wondering how you feel about that."
Plans for termination that take emotional needs into account are best made after exploration of the
client's thoughts and feelings about discharge. Noting that there are just a few sessions left and
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