ATI RN
Assessing Health Behavior Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is working with a patient diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. The patient states, 'I worry about everything, even things that are out of my control.' Which of the following is the priority nursing diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A patient experiencing moderate anxiety says, 'I feel undone.' An appropriate response for the nurse would be:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increased anxiety results in scattered thoughts and an inability to articulate clearly. Clarifying helps the patient identify thoughts and feelings. Asking the patient why he or she feels anxious is nontherapeutic; the patient likely does not have an answer. The patient may be unable to determine what he or she would like the nurse to do in order to help. Telling the patient to get his or her feelings under control is a directive the patient is probably unable to accomplish.
Question 3 of 5
Two staff nurses applied for a charge nurse position. After the promotion was announced, the nurse who was not promoted said, 'The nurse manager had a headache the day I was interviewed.' Which defense mechanism is evident?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Projection is the hallmark of blaming, scapegoating, prejudicial thinking, and stigmatizing others. Conversion involves the unconscious transformation of anxiety into a physical symptom. Introjection involves intense, unconscious identification with another person. Splitting is the inability to integrate the positive and negative qualities of oneself or others into a cohesive image.
Question 4 of 5
A person who has been unable to leave home for more than a week because of severe anxiety says, 'I know it does not make sense, but I just can't bring myself to leave my apartment alone.' Which nursing intervention is appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
After the sudden death of his wife, a man says, "I can't live without her "¦ she was my whole life." Select the nurse's most therapeutic reply.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.