ATI RN
Theoretical Basis for Behavior Modification Questions
Question 1 of 5
The factor having the most influence on the current trend in treatment settings is the fact in recent years,
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adequate funding has not kept pace with the need for community programs and treatment. Commitment laws have led to deinstitutionalization. Large state hospitals emptied as a result. Treatment in the community was intended to replace much of state hospital inpatient care, but funding has been inadequate.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is part of a group setting up a mobile crisis service in conjunction with the local police department. Community education on which of the following this team will focus includes?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mobile crisis services are linked to police departments. These professionals are called to the scene when police officers believe mental health issues are involved. Frequently, the mentally ill individual can be diverted to crisis counseling services or to the hospital, if needed, instead of being arrested and going to jail. Often, these same professionals provide education to police to help them recognize mental illness and perhaps change their attitude about mentally ill offenders. They do not provide direct counseling training to police officers.
Question 3 of 5
A client who had a stroke is experiencing left-sided paralysis. The client has become increasingly depressed because of this inability to complete all his ADLs by himself. This inability is considered a self-care deficit according to which nursing theory?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
According to Maslow, an Individual who has developed to the individual's fullest potential has achieved what level of his hierarchy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse on the psychiatry unit reinforces to the clients that they 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: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.