ATI RN
Aggressive Behavior Nursing Diagnosis Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse assigned to assertive community treatment (ACT) should explain the programs treatment goal as:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In this scenario, the correct answer is option D: providing services for mentally ill individuals who require intensive treatment to continue to live in the community. This answer is correct because it accurately describes the role and goal of an assertive community treatment (ACT) program. ACT teams work with individuals who have severe mental illness and struggle to maintain stability in the community without intensive support. Option A, assisting patients to maintain abstinence from alcohol and other substances of abuse, is incorrect because it describes a goal more aligned with a substance abuse treatment program rather than an ACT program focused on severe mental illness. Option B, providing structure and a therapeutic milieu for mentally ill patients whose symptoms require stabilization, is incorrect because it does not capture the intensive, community-based approach of ACT programs that focus on ongoing support and treatment rather than just stabilization. Option C, maintaining medications and stable psychiatric status for incarcerated inmates who have a history of mental illness, is incorrect as it describes a different setting and population than those typically served by ACT programs, which target individuals living in the community. Educationally, understanding the specific goals and interventions of ACT programs is crucial for nurses working in mental health settings to provide effective care and support for individuals with severe mental illness. By grasping the unique focus of ACT programs on intensive community-based treatment, nurses can better advocate for and assist their clients in achieving stability and quality of life in the community.
Question 2 of 5
To provide culturally competent care,the nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cultural competence requires ongoing effort. Culture is dynamic, diversified, and changing. The nurse must be prepared to gain cultural knowledge and determine nursing care measures that patients find acceptable and helpful. Interpreting the thinking of individual patients does not ensure culturally competent care. Reducing a patients ethnocentrism may not be a desired outcome.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse speaks with family members of a Chinese American parent recently diagnosed with major depression. Which comment by the nurse will the family find most comforting? The nursing staff will:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is option A) take good care of your parent. This response is the most comforting to the family members of a Chinese American parent with major depression because it conveys a sense of reassurance and empathy. In many cultures, including Chinese culture, the concept of taking care of a family member holds significant importance and is seen as a sign of respect and support. Option B) pray with your parent several times a day may not be well received by all families, as beliefs and practices around religion and prayer vary widely among individuals and cultures. It is essential for healthcare professionals to be respectful of diverse beliefs and practices when providing care. Option C) teach your parent important self-care strategies is a good approach, but it may not be the most immediately comforting response to family members who may be feeling overwhelmed and anxious about their loved one's condition. Providing comfort and reassurance should be the initial priority in such situations. Option D) educate your parent about safety information regarding medication is important for the patient's well-being; however, in this context, the family members are likely seeking emotional support and reassurance rather than detailed medical information. In an educational context, this question highlights the importance of cultural competence and empathy in nursing practice. Understanding the cultural beliefs and values of patients and their families is crucial in providing holistic and patient-centered care. Nurses should prioritize building trust and rapport with patients and their families by offering emotional support and reassurance during difficult times.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse begins work in an agency that provides care to members of a minority ethnic population. The nurse will be better able to demonstrate cultural competence after:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cultural competence is dependent on understanding the beliefs and values of members of a different culture. A nurse who works with an individual or group of a culture different from his or her own must be open to learning about the culture. The other options have little to do with cultural competence or represent only a portion of the answer.
Question 5 of 5
Which is a standard for establishing a code of conduct for living?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Values are abstract standards that give a person a sense of right and wrong and establish a code of conduct for living. Acceptance occurs when the nurse does not become upset or respond negatively to a client's outbursts, anger, or acting out. Empathy is the ability of the nurse to perceive the meaning and feelings of the client and to communicate that understanding to the client. Positive regard is an unconditional, nonjudgmental attitude.