Author Question: A family has just lost their home in a fire. An on-call nurse from a community counseling center has ... (Read 83 times)

urbanoutfitters · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A family has just lost their home in a fire. An on-call nurse from a community counseling center has been called in to the emergency department to help them with this traumatic event.

Which of the following would the nurse identify as the priority for this family?

A) Arranging for follow-up therapy to deal with the crisis
B) Completing a family genogram to determine family patterns
C) Assessing the impact of the loss on their lifestyle
D) Arranging for emergency shelter and food supplies

Question 2

A nurse is working as part of a community disaster response team. When responding to a community disaster, the nurse integrates understanding of individuals' responses, anticipating which of the following?

A) People can become aggressive and violent when their basic needs are threatened.
B) People involved in the disaster will always put the welfare of others before their own.
C) Losses incurred during the disaster have little, if any, long-term effect on victims.
D) The psychological distress associated with disasters is felt immediately.

ecox1012 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Safety interventions to protect people in crisis from harm should include preventing the individuals from committing suicide or homicide, arranging for food and shelter (if needed), and mobilizing social support. Additionally, the priorities of physical needs surpass those of psychosocial needs. After the individual's safety needs are met, the nurse can address the psychosocial aspects of the crisis.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
In a disaster, shelter, money, and food may not be available. The absence of basic human needs such as food, a place to live, or immediate transportation quickly becomes a priority that may precipitate acts of violence. Additionally, the victims may experience economic distress because of job loss and loss of other resources. This may ultimately lead to psychological distress, potential acts of aggression, and other mental health problems. Long-term mental health consequences are evident in most disasters.