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Theory of Health Behavior Change Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting a patient who is working on the technique of systematic desensitization. When the patient feels anxious, the nurse can best use the principles of this technique by stating,
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Systematic desensitization can be used to help clients overcome irrational fears and anxiety associated with phobias. The client learns and practices relaxation techniques to decrease and manage anxiety. He or she is then exposed to the least anxiety provoking situation and uses the relaxation techniques to manage the resulting anxiety. Confronting irrational thoughts is part of rational emotive therapy. Encouraging expression of feelings is associated with gestalt therapy.
Question 2 of 5
The primary goal of a psychiatric rehabilitation program is to promote
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Psychiatric rehabilitation goes beyond management of symptoms and medication management to include personal growth, reintegration into the community, empowerment, increased independence, and improved quality of life. It is not a goal of psychiatric rehabilitation to return to the prior level of functioning that may have been dysfunctional. It may not be realistic for the client to completely recover from mental illness, but rehabilitation can improve the quality of life for the client.
Question 3 of 5
A patient has been started on antidepressants. The interdisciplinary team member most responsible for monitoring effectiveness and side effects of this new medication is the
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse is also an essential team member in evaluating the effectiveness of medical treatment, particularly medications. The pharmacist has a working knowledge of medications but has limited contact with the patient. The primary function of the psychiatrist is diagnosis of mental disorders and prescription of medical treatments. The clinical psychologist practices therapy.
Question 4 of 5
Being creative, productive, and establishing the next generation occurs in which stage of Erikson's psychosocial development?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Generativity versus stagnation occurs in middle adulthood and includes the tasks of being creative and productive. Intimacy versus isolation involves forming adult, loving relationships. Identity versus role confusion involves formulating a sense of self and belonging. Ego integrity versus despair involves accepting responsibility for oneself and life.
Question 5 of 5
A group of psychiatricmental health nurses are reviewing information about different theorists who have played a role in shaping pyschiatricmental health nursing practice. The group demonstrates understanding of the information when they identify which theorist as proposing that adult sexuality is an end product of a complex process of development that begins in early childhood and involves a variety of body functions or areas that correspond to stages of relationships, especially with parents?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.