Author Question: An adolescent comes to the crisis clinic and reports sexual abuse by an uncle. The patient told the ... (Read 128 times)

krzymel · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

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

a. Maturational
b. Adventitious
c. Situational
d. Organic

Question 2

While caring for a patient with a methamphetamine overdose, which tasks are the priority focuses of care? Select all that apply.

a. Administration of naloxone (Narcan)
b. Vitamin B12 and folate supplements
c. Restoring nutritional integrity
d. Prevention of seizures
e. Reduction of fever

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
An adventitious crisis is a crisis of disaster that is not a part of everyday life; it is unplanned or accidental. Adventitious crises include natural disasters, national disasters, and crimes of violence. Sexual molestation falls within this classification. Maturational crisis occurs as an individual arrives at a new stage of development, when old coping styles may be ineffective. Situational crisis arises from an external source such as a job loss, divorce, or other loss affecting self-concept or self-esteem. Organic is not a type of crisis.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D, E
Hyperpyrexia and convulsions are common when a patient has overdosed on a CNS stimulant. These problems are life threatening and take priority. Naloxone (Narcan) is administered for opiate overdoses. Vitamin B12 and folate may be helpful for overdoses from solvents, gases, or nitrates. Nutrition is not a priority in an overdose situation.