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Theory of Health Behavior Change Questions
Question 1 of 5
This theorist supported the theory of moral reasoning. The theory of moral reasoning demonstrates how a person justifies right or wrong.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
Self-esteem components in Maslows Hierarchy of Needs are:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A patient nervously says, Financial problems are stressing my marriage. Ive heard rumors about cutbacks at work; I am afraid I might get laid off. The patients pulse is 112/minute; respirations are 26/minute; and blood pressure is 166/88. Which nursing intervention will the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The patient is responding to stress with increased arousal of the sympathetic nervous system, as evident by elevated vital signs. These will have a negative effect on his health and increase his perception of being anxious and stressed. Stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system will counter the sympathetic nervous systems arousal, normalizing these vital-sign changes and reducing the physiological demands stress is placing on his body. Other options do not address his physiological response pattern as directly or immediately.
Question 4 of 5
A patient tells the nurse, I will never be happy until Im as successful as my older sister. The nurse asks the patient to reassess this statement and reframe it. Which reframed statement by the patient is most likely to promote coping?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Finding contentment within ones own work, even when it does not involve success as others might define it, is likely to lead to a reduced sense of distress about achievement level. It speaks to finding satisfaction and happiness without measuring the self against another person. Focusing on salary is simply a more specific way of being as successful as the sister, which would not promote coping. Expecting others to treat her as they do her sister is beyond her control. Dismissing the sisters cleverness as unimportant indicates that the patient continues to feel inferior to the sibling.
Question 5 of 5
During group therapy, one patient says to another, When I first started in this group, you were unable to make a decision, but now you can. Youve made a lot of progress. I am beginning to think that maybe I can conquer my fears too. Which therapeutic factor is evident by this statement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The patients profession that he may be able to learn to cope more effectively reflects hope. Groups can instill hope in individuals who are demoralized or pessimistic. Altruism refers to doing good for others, which can result in positive feelings about oneself. Catharsis refers to venting of strong emotions. Cohesion refers to coming together and developing a connection with other group members.