ATI RN
Public Health Theories of Behavior Change Questions
Question 1 of 5
When a nurse asks a newly admitted patient to describe social supports, the patient says, My parents died last year and I have no family. I am newly divorced, and my former in-laws blame me. I dont have many friends because most people my age just want to go out drinking. Which action will the nurse apply?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: High-quality social support enhances mental and physical health and acts as a significant buffer against distress. Low-quality support relationships affect a persons coping negatively. Resuming dating soon after a divorce could place additional stress on the patient rather than helping her cope with existing stressors. Developing relationships on the Internet probably would not substitute fully for direct contact with other humans and could expose her to predators misrepresenting themselves to take advantage of vulnerable persons.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse at the well child clinic realizes that many parents have misconceptions about effective ways of disciplining their children. The nurse decides to form a group to address this problem. What should be the focus of the group?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A group begins the working phase. One member has a childhood history of neglect and ridicule by parents. Which comment would the group leader expect from this member?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: People who frequently complain, yet reject help or suggestions when offered, tend to have histories of severe deprivation as children, often accompanied by neglect or abuse. The other comments reflect dynamics other than the help-rejecting complainer, such as the monopolizer who apologizes for talking too much, the person who is insightful and agrees to try a peers suggestion, and the demoralizing member.
Question 4 of 5
A leader begins the discussion at the first meeting of a new group. Which comments should be included? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The leader must set ground rules for the group before members can effectively participate. Confidentiality of personal experiences should be maintained. Arriving on time is important to the group process. Talking to family members would jeopardize confidentiality. While groups are cost-effective, blaming the budget would not help members feel valued. Setting an expectation to share may be intimidating for a withdrawn patient.
Question 5 of 5
Nurse Maryse invites a recently discharged patient's family to attend an outpatient support group. This type of program would most likely help the family with which of the following issues?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.