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Crisis Management | 47 Questions andAnswers 100% Correct
Define "Crisis." - ANSWER A situation - real or perceived - that exceeds the
person's current resources and coping mechanisms.
What are 3 different types of crisis's? - ANSWER Situational
Normal Life Changes
Loss / Deprivation
What are the 4 key goals for an officer when he is managing crisis situations? -
ANSWER 1. Try to ensure safety for yourself, other officers, subjects, and other
citizens.
2. Establish and maintain control.
3. Resolve the situation positively.
4. When appropriate, help arrange follow-up care for people undergoing crises.
What does EDP stand for? - ANSWER Emotionally-Disturbed Persons
What are the 3 categories of EDP's? - ANSWER 1. Long-Term EDP's
, 2. Short-Term EDP's
3. Chemical Abusers
What is a Long-Term EDP? - ANSWER People who are chronically mentally ill,
meaning that they have a mental disorder all the time.
What is a Short-Term EDP? - ANSWER People who are going through an
emotional crisis, or who are very upset for some reason.
These people may normally be rational, but they have been pushed to the limits
of their coping abilities by certain events.
Generally, the crisis period only lasts for a relatively short time.
What is a Chemical Abuser? - ANSWER People who abuse alcohol or other
drugs, or both.
Can a Long-Term EDP be cured? - ANSWER No, long-term EDP's have disorders
that can't be cured but they can be treated.
A person withdrawing from alcohol or drugs can be labeled under which EDP
category? - ANSWER Chemical Abuser
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