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Behavioral Theory of Mental Health Questions
Question 1 of 5
Jean Piagets cognitive theory elaborates on the way a person thinks and how these thoughts are used to adapt to the surrounding environment. The age group for the formal operation is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
The components of self-actualization in Maslows Hierarchy of Needs are:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
According to the Recent Life Changes Questionnaire, which situation would most necessitate a complete assessment of a persons stress status and coping abilities?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A patient says, One result of my chronic stress is that I feel so tired. I usually sleep from 11:00 PM to 6:30 AM. I started setting my alarm to give me an extra 30 minutes of sleep each morning, but I dont feel any better and Im rushed for work. Which nursing response would best address the patients concerns?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sleeping later in the morning may disturb circadian rhythms and in this case is adding, rather than reducing, stress. Going to bed earlier and arising at the usual time alleviates fatigue more effectively. Sedatives may offer some benefit but are a short-term intervention with potential side effects, and other nonpharmacological interventions might work as well or better. Exercise earlier in the evening could induce tiredness and ease the process of falling asleep, but doing so right before bedtime would stimulate and interfere with sleep. Alcohol is sedating but potentially addictive; encouraging its use could increase the risk of using alcohol maladaptively as a response to stress in general.
Question 5 of 5
During a group therapy session, a newly admitted patient suddenly says to the nurse, How old are you? You seem too young to be leading a group. Select the nurses most appropriate response.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A question such as this is common in the initial phase of group development when members are getting to know one another, dealing with trust issues, and testing the leader. Making explicit the implied serves to role model more effective communication and prompts further discussion of the patients concern. Asking the patient to tell the leader more about the question focuses on the reason for the members concern rather than on the issue raised (the experience and ability of the leader) and is a less helpful response. I am old enough to be a nurse and age is not pertinent are defensive responses and fail to address the patients valid concern.