Exigent Circumstances Are Those That Would Cause a Reasonable Person

question 43

Multiple Choice

Exigent circumstances are those that would cause a reasonable person to believe that entry or other relevant prompt action was necessary to:

• A) Prevent physical harm to the officers or other persons
• B) Prevent the destruction of relevant evidence
• C) Prevent the escape of a suspect
• D) All of the above

Understand crisis intervention strategies and their application in nursing practice.

Assess the emotional and psychological state of individuals in crisis.

Understand the role and techniques of the nurse during an initial interview with a patient in crisis.

Recognize the importance of assessing coping strategies and personal support systems in crisis intervention.

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Definitions:

Preverbal Communication

The exchange of messages or information without the use of spoken language, observed primarily in infants and young children before they develop verbal skills.

Overextension

In language development, the application of a word in a broader context than is appropriate, common among young children learning to speak.

Reflexive Communication

The exchange of nonverbal cues that convey feelings and reactions without the need for words.

Child-Directed Speech

A simplified and higher-pitched style of language that adults use when talking to young children, believed to facilitate language acquisition.