Author Question: Which scenario best depicts a behavioral crisis? A patient is: a. waving fists, cursing, and ... (Read 52 times)

karateprodigy · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which scenario best depicts a behavioral crisis? A patient is:

a. waving fists, cursing, and shouting threats at a nurse.
b. curled up in a corner of the bathroom, wrapped in a towel.
c. crying hysterically after receiving a phone call from a family member.
d. performing push-ups in the middle of the hall, forcing others to walk around.

Question 2

A patient usually watches television all day, seldom going out in the community or socializing with others. The patient says, I don't know what to do with my free time. Which member of the treatment team would be most helpful to this patient?

a. Psychologist
b. Social worker
c. Recreational therapist
d. Occupational therapist

Koolkid240 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
This behavior constitutes a behavioral crisis because the patient is threatening harm to another individual. Intervention is called for to defuse the situation. The other options speak of behaviors that may require intervention of a less urgent nature because the patients in question are not threatening harm to self or others.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Recreational therapists help patients use leisure time to benefit their mental health. Occupational therapists assist with a broad range of skills, including those for employment. Psychologists conduct testing and provide other patient services. Social workers focus on the patient's support system.