NURS 4010 TEST BANK EXAM 3 UPDATED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+ Crisis sudden event that disrupts homeostasis and is defined by a struggle for adaptation in the aftermath Is a crisis acute or chronic? acute 4-6weeks Four phases of crisis: phase 1 exposed to a stressor increasing anxiety leading to a person using their problem solving techniques Four phases of crisis: phase 2 previous coping mechanisms do not work causing increased anxiety and discomfort; feelings of confusion and disorganization Four phases of crisis: phase 3 all possible internal and external resources are used to resolve a problem and relieve discomfort and a person may try new problem-solving techniques (hopeful); the person will not progress to the next phase if this is successful Four phases of crisis: phase 4 anxiety may reach panic levels; cognitive functioning becomes disordered, emotions labile, behavior may reflect the presence of psychotic thinking and maladaptive behaviors may resultFactors that influence experiencing a crisis -is the individual's perception of the event realistic? -is there support available? -are there adequate coping mechanisms; dependent on other life events, unresolved losses, a concurrent problems, how good are their coping mechanisms to begin with? Maturational crisis -A normal state