At the site of a mass disaster the nurse is preparing to provide psych

QUESTION

At the site of a mass disaster the nurse is preparing to provide psychiatric first aid. In which order should the nurse provide these actions?

1. Protect from harm
2. Reduce stimulation
3. Keep families together
4. Provide information and education
5. Provide support to those most distressed
6. Use risk communication techniques if required

ANSWER:

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 5, 3, 4, 6

Psychiatric first aid (PFA) includes the following elements: 1. Protect survivors from further harm; 2. Reduce physiological arousal; 3. Mobilize support for those who are most distressed; 4. Keep families together and facilitate reunions with loved ones; 5. Provide information, foster communication and education; and 6. Use effective risk communication techniques.