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Biological Basis of Behavior Quizlet Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
Using Mahler's theory of object relations, which should the nurse expect to note in a client with BPD's childhood?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Step 1: Mahler's theory focuses on stages of child development. Step 2: During individuation, child separates from mother to develop own identity. Step 3: In BPD, maternal inconsistency leads to confusion during this stage. Step 4: Lack of consistency can result in identity issues and emotional instability. Summary: Choices A, B, and C are incorrect as they do not directly relate to the specific issue of inconsistency during individuation in BPD.
Question 5 of 5
Which information would the nurse include when teaching the mother of a child diagnosed with mild ID?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because children with mild intellectual disabilities (ID) typically develop academic skills up to a sixth-grade level. This is important information for the mother to understand the potential academic abilities of her child. Choice A is incorrect because children with mild ID may not necessarily need constant supervision, as their level of independence can vary. Choice C is incorrect as children with mild ID may not always appear different from their peers. Choice D is incorrect because mild ID does not necessarily equate to significant sensory-motor impairment.