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Biological Basis of Behavior Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client states, "You won't believe what my husband said to me during visiting hours. He has no right treating me that way." Which nursing response would best assess the situation that occurred?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because it encourages the client to provide specific details about the situation, leading to a clearer understanding of what happened. By asking the client to describe the events during visiting hours, the nurse can gather essential information to assess the situation accurately. This open-ended question allows the client to express their thoughts and feelings freely, enabling the nurse to identify any potential issues or concerns. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not focus on gathering specific information about the situation that occurred. Option A assumes the behavior is recurring without knowing the details. Option B shifts the focus to the client's role rather than the husband's behavior. Option C asks for speculation on the husband's behavior without allowing the client to provide actual details. These options may lead to assumptions and incomplete assessment of the situation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse speaks with family members of a Chinese American parent recently diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Which comment by the nurse will the family find most comforting? "The nursing staff will
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because reassuring the family that the nursing staff will take good care of their parent shows empathy and addresses their concerns about their loved one's well-being. This statement conveys support and trust in the healthcare team, which can ease the family's worries during a challenging time. Summary: B: Praying with the parent may not align with their beliefs and could be seen as intrusive. C: Teaching self-care strategies is important but may not provide immediate comfort to the family. D: Educating about medication safety is crucial, but it may not directly address the family's emotional needs.
Question 3 of 5
A Vietnamese patient's family reports that the patient has wind illness. Which menu selection will be most helpful for this patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rationale: 1. Wind illness in Vietnamese culture is believed to be caused by an imbalance in the body's elements. 2. Warm broth is considered beneficial for restoring balance and soothing the body in traditional Vietnamese medicine. 3. Warm broth helps to nourish the body and promote healing. 4. Iced tea and ice cream are cold items that may worsen the imbalance, while gelatin dessert lacks the nourishing properties of warm broth.
Question 4 of 5
A highly emotional client presents at an outpatient clinic appointment wearing flamboyant attire, spiked heels, and theatrical makeup. Which personality disorder should the nurse associate with these assessment data?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Histrionic personality disorder (HPD). This disorder is characterized by attention-seeking behavior, emotional overreaction, and dramatic appearance. In this case, the client's flamboyant attire, spiked heels, and theatrical makeup align with the attention-seeking and dramatic features of HPD. A: Compulsive personality disorder is characterized by perfectionism and rigidity, not flamboyant or attention-seeking behavior. B: Schizotypal personality disorder involves social isolation and eccentric behavior, not attention-seeking or dramatic appearance. D: Manic personality disorder is a mood disorder characterized by elevated mood and increased energy, not necessarily flamboyant attire or theatrical makeup. Therefore, the best fit for the client's presentation is Histrionic personality disorder based on the assessment data provided.
Question 5 of 5
Which self-harm behavior should the nurse expect the client diagnosed with BPD to exhibit?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) often engage in suicidal gestures as a way to seek attention, communicate distress, or evoke a rescue response from others. This behavior is not typically intended to result in actual suicide but rather to express underlying emotional pain and to elicit care and support from others. Choice A is incorrect as individuals with BPD may not necessarily use highly lethal methods for suicide but may instead engage in behaviors seeking help. Choice C is incorrect as isolation and starvation are not commonly associated with self-harm behaviors in BPD. Choice D is incorrect as self-mutilation in individuals with BPD is often used as a coping mechanism to regulate intense emotions rather than to decrease endorphins.