ATI RN
Theoretical Basis for Behavior Modification Questions
Question 1 of 5
The physiological needs components in Maslows Hierarchy of Needs are:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A patient tells the nurse, My doctor thinks my problems with stress relate to the negative way I think about things and suggested I learn new ways of thinking. Which response by the nurse would support the recommendation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cognitive reframing focuses on recognizing and correcting maladaptive patterns of thinking that create stress or interfere with coping. Cognitive reframing involves recognizing the habit of thinking about a situation or issue in a fixed, irrational, and unquestioning manner. Helping the patient to recognize and reframe (reword) such thoughts so that they are realistic and accurate promotes coping and reduces stress. Thinking about being in calming circumstances is a form of guided imagery. Instruments that give feedback about bodily functions are used in biofeedback. Journaling is effective for helping to increase self-awareness. However, none of these last three interventions is likely to alter the patients manner of thinking.
Question 3 of 5
A leader plans to start a new self-esteem building group. Which intervention would be most helpful for assuring mutual respect within the group?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: It is helpful to motivate members to behave respectfully by describing how mutual respect benefits all members and is necessary for the group to be fully therapeutic. Setting a tone and expectation of mutual respect from the outset is the most helpful intervention listed. Excluding members because of how they might behave could exclude members who would have been appropriate, depriving them of the potential benefits of the group. Conveying expectations by brochure is less effective than doing so orally, because it lacks the connection to each member a skilled leader can create to motivate members and impart the expectation of respect. Confronting inappropriate behavior is therapeutic but only addresses existing behavior rather than preventing all such undesired behavior.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is planning a new sexuality group for patients. Which location would best enhance the effectiveness of this group?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The conference room would provide a quiet, private area with few distractions, separate from other patient areas and effective for teaching and learning about a private topic. The auditorium is too large, and members anxiety or lack of trust might lead them to spread out too far from each other, interfering with group process. The day room and the music therapy room are too busy and exposed, reducing privacy and increasing distractions.
Question 5 of 5
A patient in a support group says, Im tired of being sick. Everyone always helps me, but I will be glad when I can help someone else. This statement reflects:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.