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Theory of Health Behavior Change Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which intervention would the nurse include in the plan of care for a preschool child diagnosed with ASD to help the child feel more secure on the unit?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Provide consistent caregivers. Consistency in caregivers helps children with ASD feel secure by establishing a routine and building trust. This familiarity can reduce anxiety and promote a sense of stability. It also allows the child to develop a sense of attachment and predictability, which are crucial for their emotional well-being. Encouraging and rewarding peer contact (A) may be overwhelming for a child with ASD and can lead to increased stress. Providing a variety of safe daily activities (C) is important, but consistency in caregivers is more essential for creating a secure environment. Maintaining close physical contact throughout the day (D) may not be suitable for all children with ASD, as they may have sensory sensitivities or personal space boundaries.
Question 2 of 5
Why would a nurse establish goals for a client diagnosed with ADHD that allow the client to complete part of the task, rewarding each step completion with a break for physical activity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because breaking down tasks into smaller, manageable steps is beneficial for clients with ADHD who struggle with a short attention span. By setting short-term goals, the client is more likely to stay focused and motivated as they can see progress more frequently. This approach helps prevent the feeling of being overwhelmed by a large task. Choice B is incorrect because repetition of instructions is not directly related to breaking down tasks into smaller steps for better focus in ADHD clients. Choice C is incorrect because while the approach encourages independence, it does not specifically address the issue of managing a short attention span. Choice D is incorrect as it focuses on the client's ability to assimilate information rather than the strategy of setting achievable goals for individuals with ADHD.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following classes of psychiatric medications is primarily used to treat bipolar disorder?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who experiences false sensory perceptions with no basis in reality. These perceptions are known as:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
An unemployed woman, age 24, seeks help because she feels depressed and abandoned and doesn't know what to do with her life. She says she has quit her last five jobs because her coworkers didn't like her and didn't train her adequately. Last week, her boyfriend broke up with her after she drove his car into a tree after an argument. The client's initial diagnosis is borderline personality disorder. Which nursing observations support this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.