ATI RN
Biological Basis of Behavior Questions
Question 1 of 5
Patients on an inpatient psychiatric unit can earn off-unit privileges for daily use of socially appropriate behavior. This is an example of employing which concept of behavior modification?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The theory of operant conditioning says people learn their behavior from their history or past experiences, particularly those experiences that were repeatedly reinforced. Behavior that is rewarded with reinforcers tends to recur. Positive reinforcers that follow a behavior increase the likelihood that the behavior will recur. In classical conditioning, behavior can be changed through conditioning with external or environmental conditions or stimuli. Negative reinforcement involves removing a stimulus immediately after a behavior occurs so that the behavior is more likely to occur again. In systematic desensitization, the client learns and practices relaxation techniques to decrease and manage anxiety. He or she is then exposed to the least anxiety provoking situation and uses the relaxation techniques to manage the resulting anxiety.
Question 2 of 5
What is an important role of the nurse with regard to residents opposing plans to establish a group home or residential facility in their neighborhood?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frequently, residents oppose plans to establish a group home or residential facility in their neighborhood. They argue 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. Local residents must be given the facts, and nurses are in a position to advocate for clients by educating members of the community. The neighborhood residents who object to the establishment of a group home or residential setting may not be motivated to understand the needs of mentally ill people. It is not the responsibility for the nurse to provide for the safety and security of the neighborhood or protect the safety and security of persons in the group home.
Question 3 of 5
A patient with bipolar disorder has a long history of both hospitalizations and incarcerations. The patient has no permanent residence and has infrequent contact with his family. Upon admission to the inpatient psychiatric unit for stabilization, the nurse documents all of the following in the record. Which of the following data most suggests a positive outcome for this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Results are positive when personal connections with case managers are established. The most recent report from the ACCESS project found frequent shifts between the street, programs, and institutions worsen the lives of the homeless. The degree of social support and employment has direct influence on quality of life.
Question 4 of 5
A psychiatric nurse is planning activities aimed at secondary prevention of mental illness. Which activity would be most appropriate to develop?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nurses work to provide mental health prevention services to reduce risks to the mental health of persons, families, and communities. Examples include primary prevention, such as stress management education; secondary prevention, such as early identification of potential mental health problems; and tertiary prevention, such as monitoring and coordinating rehabilitation services for the mentally ill.
Question 5 of 5
A psychiatric-mental health nurse is reading an article about various theorists who rejected some of Freud's basic ideas. The article describes a theorist who challenged many of Freud's concepts, including the belief that women felt disadvantaged because of their genital organs. The nurse is most likely reading about which theorist?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.