ATI RN
Public Health Theories of Behavior Change Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client with hypertension ask the nurse which factors can cause blood pressure to drop to normal levels?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Kidneys' excretion of sodium and water. When the kidneys excrete sodium and water, the blood volume decreases, leading to a drop in blood pressure. Excretion of excess sodium helps to reduce fluid retention, which can contribute to hypertension. Retention of sodium and water (B) would increase blood volume and blood pressure. Excretion of sodium only (A) would not address the issue of fluid retention. Retention of sodium and excretion of water (D) would not effectively reduce blood volume and lower blood pressure.
Question 2 of 5
The child with conduct disorder will likely demonstrate:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Correct Answer: D - Serious violations of age-related norms Rationale: 1. Conduct disorder involves persistent patterns of behavior that violate social norms. 2. Children with conduct disorder often exhibit aggression, deceitfulness, and rule-breaking behaviors. 3. These behaviors are serious violations of age-related norms for typical child development. 4. The other choices are not characteristic of conduct disorder; distractibility, ritualistic behaviors, and preference for inanimate objects are more commonly associated with other disorders such as ADHD, OCD, and autism, respectively.
Question 3 of 5
Situation: The nurse assigned to the detoxification unit attends to various patients with substance-related disorders. A 45 years old male revealed that he experienced a marked increase in his intake of alcohol to achieve the desired effect This indicates:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Tolerance. Tolerance refers to the need for increased amounts of a substance to achieve the desired effect over time. In this case, the patient's increased intake of alcohol to achieve the same effect indicates tolerance. Withdrawal (A) involves symptoms that occur when the substance is reduced or stopped. Intoxication (C) refers to the immediate effects of a substance on the body. Psychological dependence (D) involves a strong desire or craving for the substance, which is not explicitly indicated in the scenario.
Question 4 of 5
Dementia, unlike delirium, is characterized by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Insidious onset. Dementia is a chronic, progressive condition with a slow and gradual onset, unlike delirium which has a sudden onset. Slurred speech (A) is not a defining characteristic of dementia. Clouding of consciousness (C) is more indicative of delirium. Sensory perceptual changes (D) are not specific to dementia. The insidious onset of symptoms over time is a key feature that distinguishes dementia from delirium.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse develops a countertransference reaction. This is evidenced by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because revealing personal information to the client is a sign of countertransference. Countertransference occurs when the nurse projects their own feelings onto the client, blurring professional boundaries. Revealing personal information can indicate the nurse is overly involved or emotionally attached, impacting the therapeutic relationship. Choice B is incorrect because focusing on the client's feelings is a part of the therapeutic process and not necessarily indicative of countertransference. Choice C is incorrect as confronting discrepancies is a clinical intervention aimed at promoting insight, not necessarily a sign of countertransference. Choice D is incorrect as the client feeling anger towards the nurse who resembles his mother may be a transference reaction, not countertransference.