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Stack #22202
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 5 Phases of Assault Cycle | Triggering, Escalation, Crisis, Recover, Post Crisis Depression |
| S/S of Crisis Phase | Loss of self control, Fighting, Hitting, Rage, Kicking, Scratching, Throwing things |
| Person attempts reconciliation with others | Post Crisis Depression Phase |
| Person slows down and returns to normal responses | Recovery Phase |
| S/S of Triggering Phase | Muscle tension, Changes in voice quality, Readiness to retaliate, Tapping fingers, Pacing, Repeated verbalizations, Noncompliance, Restlessness, Irritability, Anxiety, Suspiciousness, Perspiration, Tremors, Glaring, Changes in breathing. |
| Stress producing event occurs initiating a stress response. | Triggering Phase |
| Take charge with calm firm directions - direct client to a quiet room for "time Out", give oral prns if ordered, ask staff to be on stand by at a distance, prepare for a "show of determination" to take control. | Interventions for Escalation Phase |
| Convey empathetic support, encourage ventilation, use clear, calm simple statements. Ask client to maintain control, facilitate problem solving by discussing alternative solutions, ask client to go to quiet area, offer safe tension reduction - walking et | Interventions of Triggering Phase |
| Loss of control occurs | Crisis Phase |