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Theory of Health Behavior Change Questions
Question 1 of 5
Three members of a therapy group share covert glances as other members of the group describe problems. When one makes a statement that subtly criticizes another speaker, the others nod in agreement. Which group dynamic should the leader suspect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Subgroups, small groups isolated within a larger group and functioning separately from it, sometimes form within therapy groups. When this occurs, subgroup members are cohesive with other subgroup members but not with the members of the larger group. Members of the subgroup may be bored or frustrated or expressing passive aggression, but the primary dynamic is the splitting off from the main group.
Question 2 of 5
Lynn, the LPN/LVN, is providing care for a patient diagnosed with depression. The patient is not responding to any of the medications ordered. The nurse foresees this patient may be a candidate for:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A patient being medicated with haloperidol for over 4 weeks has started to display symptoms of involuntary movements of the mouth that resemble chewing. Of the following extrapyramidal adverse reactions, the client is showing signs of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A therapeutic environment in mental health terminology is called a:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The patient in which type of therapy gains knowledge that there are others with similar problems?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.