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Theories of Health Behavior Change Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client begins to take stock of his life and look into the future. The nurse assesses that this client is in which of Erikson's developmental stages?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Erikson's stage of integrity versus despair is when an adult begins to reflect on his or her life. Identity versus role confusion occurs in adolescence when the person is forming a sense of self and belonging. Integrity versus despair occurs in maturity; accepting responsibility for oneself and life is the corresponding task. Generativity versus stagnation occurs in middle adulthood, which includes the tasks of being creative and productive and establishing the next generation.
Question 2 of 5
A patient is being admitted to an inpatient unit for treatment of anorexia nervosa. Of the following assessment data, which should the nurse place as highest priority in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Maslow's hierarchy of needs hypothesizes that the basic needs at the bottom of the pyramid dominate the person's behavior until those needs were met, at which time the next level of needs would become dominant. Vomiting threatens fluid and electrolyte balance and poses a more acute threat to survival than low weight. Once basic physical needs are met, the higher level needs such as body image and self-esteem can be addressed.
Question 3 of 5
The priority of inpatient care for people with severe mental illness is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Which is the orientation of assertive community treatment (ACT)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An ACT program has a problem-solving orientation: Staff members attend to specific life issues, no matter how mundane. ACT programs provide most services directly rather than relying on referrals to other programs or agencies, and they implement the services in the clients' homes or communities, not in offices.
Question 5 of 5
A patient with bipolar disorder taking lithium returns from a walk outside and reports feeling shaky and dizzy. The nurse suspects the patient is experiencing a toxic reaction to the lithium and immediately notifies the
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The primary function of the psychiatrist is diagnosis of mental disorders and prescription of medical treatments. Psychologists participate in the design of therapy programs for groups of individuals. The nurse is an essential team member in evaluating the effectiveness of medical treatment particularly medications. The recreation therapist helps the client to achieve a balance of work and play.