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Public Health Theories of Behavior Change Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which behavioral approach would the nurse utilize when caring for children diagnosed with a disruptive behavior disorder?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because reinforcing positive actions is a key aspect of behavior modification in children with disruptive behavior disorders. By positively reinforcing desired behaviors, the nurse can encourage their repetition and help shape the child's behavior towards more positive outcomes. Involving parents (choice A) is important but not specific to behavioral approach. Providing opportunities for learning appropriate interactions (choice C) is helpful but not the primary focus of behavior modification. Administering medications (choice D) is not a behavioral approach and should not be the first-line intervention for disruptive behavior disorders in children.
Question 2 of 5
Situation : The nurse assigned in the detoxification unit attends to various patients with substance-related disorders. A 45 years old male revealed that he experienced a marked increase in his intake of alcohol to achieve the desired effect This indicates:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Situation: An 18 year old female was sexually attacked while on her way home from work. She is brought to the hospital by her mother. Rape is an example of which type of crisis:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
When a new bill reduces funding for care of persons diagnosed with mental illness, a group of nurses write letters opposing the legislation. Which role have the nurses fulfilled?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The DSM- V classifies:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.