ATI RN
Public Health Theories of Behavior Change Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient says, Im still on restriction, but I want to attend some off-unit activities. Would you ask the doctor to change my privileges? What is the nurses best response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A basic assumption of Freud's psychoanalytic theory is that
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Freud believed that everything we do has meaning, whether it is conscious or unconscious. Freud believed that human behavior can be motivated by subconscious thoughts and feelings but could also be in the preconscious or unconscious. Freud based his theory of childhood development on the belief that sexual energy, termed libido, was the driving force of human behavior.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is most essential when planning care for a client who is experiencing a crisis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Crisis intervention focuses on using the person's strengths, such as previous coping skills, and providing support to deal with the current situation. Exploring underlying personality dynamics and focusing on emotional deficits would not help the client in the crisis situation. When the client is in a crisis situation, offering a self-help group would not be appropriate.
Question 4 of 5
The primary purpose for generalist nurses to develop skills with psychosocial interventions is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nurses often use psychosocial interventions to help meet clients' needs and achieve outcomes in all practice settings, not just mental health. Psychosocial interventions are included on the licensing exam, but that is not the primary reason for developing proficiency. Any health-care personnel will care for psychiatric patients in acute care settings. Current trends reflect a decline in mental health services and employment opportunities.
Question 5 of 5
Which type of community residential treatment setting is most likely to be permanent in any state?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Because the evolving consumer household is a permanent living arrangement, it eliminates the problem of relocation. Halfway houses usually serve as temporary placements that provide support as the clients prepare for independence. Clients who are served by respite housing are those who live in group homes or independently most of the time but have a need for 'respite' from their usual residences when the client experiences a crisis, feels overwhelmed, or cannot cope with problems or emotions. Independent living programs are available in many states, but may vary a great deal in regard to services provided with some agencies providing a broad range of services or shelter but few services.