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Behavioral Health Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
Schemata, automatic thoughts, and cognitive distortions are terms that relate to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Cognitive-behavioral therapy. Schemata, automatic thoughts, and cognitive distortions are central concepts in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). In CBT, schemata are core beliefs, automatic thoughts are immediate cognitive responses to situations, and cognitive distortions are irrational thought patterns. CBT aims to identify and challenge these cognitive processes to promote healthier thinking patterns and behaviors. Incorrect choices: A: Rational-emotive behavioral therapy focuses on challenging irrational beliefs and is related to CBT, but does not specifically address schemata, automatic thoughts, and cognitive distortions. C: Operant conditioning theory focuses on learning through reinforcement and punishment, not cognitive processes like schemata and automatic thoughts. D: Biofeedback is a technique to help individuals control physiological processes, such as heart rate or muscle tension, and is not directly related to cognitive processes addressed in CBT.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has paranoid personality disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Suspiciousness of others. In paranoid personality disorder, individuals have a pervasive distrust and suspiciousness of others. This belief that others are out to harm or deceive them is a key characteristic. This suspicion can lead to interpersonal difficulties and strained relationships. A: Lack of feelings of remorse is not a typical finding in paranoid personality disorder. Individuals with this disorder may have difficulties trusting others, but it does not necessarily mean they lack empathy or remorse. B: Requiring frequent reassurance from others is more commonly seen in individuals with dependent personality disorder rather than paranoid personality disorder. Those with paranoid personality disorder tend to be distrustful and self-reliant. D: An inflated sense of self is more characteristic of narcissistic personality disorder rather than paranoid personality disorder. Individuals with paranoid personality disorder often have feelings of inadequacy or inferiority.
Question 3 of 5
A team of providers, nurses, social workers, and counselors work together to provide care for a client with a substance use disorder. Which of the following names describes this group of clinicians?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Interdisciplinary team. This group of clinicians consists of members from different disciplines working together to provide holistic care for the client. They bring their unique expertise to address the complex needs of the client with a substance use disorder. The other choices are incorrect because: A) Tactical team typically refers to a group focused on specific strategies or actions; C) Triage team is usually responsible for quickly assessing and prioritizing patients based on their needs in emergency situations; D) Collaborative team implies working together, but it doesn't specifically emphasize the integration of different disciplines.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is discussing common misconceptions regarding clients who have substance use disorder. The nurse should include which of the following as a potential negative result of providers believing that addiction is the client's own fault?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because if providers believe addiction is the client's fault, they may deny care or provide poor quality care due to judgment or bias. This can lead to negative outcomes for the client, such as lack of access to proper treatment or support. Choice B is incorrect as it assumes the client's behavior will change drastically due to provider beliefs. Choice C is incorrect as it suggests providers will abuse substances themselves, which is not directly related to their beliefs about addiction. Choice D is incorrect as it focuses on the client's treatment preference rather than the provider's actions and beliefs impacting the client's care.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is meeting with a new client at a substance use disorder clinic. During the meeting, the client states that they have been using cocaine at least once daily for the past 6 months. The nurse is collecting which of the following types of data from the client's account?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Subjective. Subjective data is information provided by the client, based on their personal experiences and feelings. In this scenario, the client's statement about using cocaine daily is their personal account, making it subjective data. The nurse is gathering this information directly from the client's perspective. Summary: B: Secondary data refers to information collected from sources other than the client, such as medical records or research studies. C: Historical data pertains to past events and may include information about the client's substance use history, but it does not capture the client's current experiences as directly as subjective data. D: Objective data is measurable and observable, typically collected through physical assessments or laboratory tests. In this case, the client's statement about cocaine use is not objective data as it is based on their personal account.