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Biological Basis of Behavior Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A Haitian patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder tells the nurse, "There's nothing you can do. This is a punishment. The only thing I can do is see a healer." The culturally aware nurse assesses that the patient
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because the patient's statement indicates a belief in supernatural causes like curses or spells affecting their mental health. This aligns with Haitian cultural beliefs in Voodoo and spiritual influences on health. Choices A and B are incorrect as there is no mention of persecution delusions or misdiagnosis. Choice D is incorrect as the patient specifically mentions a belief in a punishment and seeking a healer, pointing towards a supernatural explanation.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
When planning care for clients diagnosed with personality disorders, which treatment outcome should the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because the goal in treating personality disorders is to reduce the inflexibility of maladaptive personality traits that impact functioning and relationships. This approach focuses on improving adaptive coping strategies and interpersonal skills. A: Medications may be used to manage specific symptoms, but they do not target the core issues of personality disorders. B: Changing core personality traits is challenging and usually not a realistic treatment goal. D: Personality disorders are not primarily caused by neurotransmitter imbalances, so targeting neurotransmitters is not the main focus of treatment.