A Nurse Is Working in a Community That Is Experiencing

question 13

Multiple Choice

A nurse is working in a community that is experiencing the honeymoon phase after a disaster. Which of the following is characteristic of this phase?

• A) First responders work tirelessly to save others.
• B) Survivors share their stories.
• C) Medical personnel experience exhaustion.
• D) Community organizations rebuild the community.

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Definitions:

Arrousal

Arousal (correct spelling) is a physiological and psychological state of being awoken or alert, characterized by heightened physical activity and sensory alertness.

Circadian Process

The biological mechanisms that control the internal body clock, regulating sleep-wake cycles and other physiological patterns.

Sleep Deprivation

The condition of not having enough sleep, which can lead to various negative health and cognitive effects.

Inverted-U Function

A theory suggesting that performance increases with arousal up to an optimal point, beyond which further increases in arousal can lead to decreased performance.