ATI RN
Stage Theories of Health Behavior Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is meeting with the city council to advocate for mentally ill persons and the establishment of a group home in a neighborhood where the plans have been strongly opposed by the neighbors. The nurse can effectively educate the public on the realities of group home by citing research that indicates
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Frequently, residents oppose plans to establish a group home in their neighborhood, arguing that having a group home will decrease their property values, and they may believe that people with mental illness are violent, will act bizarrely in public, or will be a menace to their children. These people have strongly ingrained stereotypes and a great deal of misinformation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse explains to the client that extra television time will be awarded based on appropriate behavior during group therapy. Which theorist's concepts is the nurse utilizing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The theory of behaviorism that corresponds most closely to this is B. F. Skinner's operant conditioning. The client will receive a reward based on appropriate behavior—in this case, getting to watch television longer based on having appropriate behavior in group therapy. Gestalt therapy relates to expression of unmet needs in order to decrease anxiety levels. With Melanie Klein's theory, play therapy is used with children to help reveal infantile fantasies and anxieties. Erik Erikson's psychosocial development defines stages and developmental conflicts that individuals work through in order to achieve essential strength and virtues.
Question 3 of 5
What is the priority during the initial interview with a client in crisis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Aaron T. Beck is associated with ...
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing care for a client of Chinese descent who has been admitted to the hospital for the treatment of depression. It has become clear during the client's time of stay in the hospital that the client and his family understand his illness and treatment options in a way that is informed by their culture. Which of the following nursing theorists prioritizes the role of culture in assessment and care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.