Ch 2
A nurse is providing care to a 28-year-old patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder who was admitted in a manic state. According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs theory, the nurse should identify which patient symptom as having priority? A Rapid, pressured speech B Grandiose thoughts C Lack of sleep D Hyperactive behavior
C
Which nursing intervention demonstrates the theory behind operant conditioning? A Rewarding the client with a token for avoiding an argument with another client B Showing the client how to be assertive without being aggressive C Demonstrating deep breathing techniques to a group of clients D Explaining to the client the consequences of not following unit rules
A
A client states, "I will always be alone because nobody could ever love me." The nurse recognizes that the client is expressing what cognitive-behavioral concept? A Emotional consequence B Schema C Actualization D Aversion
B
Consider both Sullivan's term security operations and Freud's term defense mechanisms. Which statement suggests that the client's specialized treatment goal has been successfully met? A "I really think I can succeed in school now." B "I'm experiencing much less anxiety about school now." C "Going back to school is hard and I'll need support." D "I know that I'm not the only person who has a difficult time in school."
B
A nurse expresses an exclusive belief in the biological model for mental illness when stating "it's the only one I really believe." What conclusion should be drawn from this statement? A The biological model is the oldest and most reliable model for explaining mental illness. B The biological model has been proven to be successful in finding the cause of most symptoms of mental illness. C The biological model is the most popular theory among leading psychiatrists and therefore the one that should be fully embraced. D In believing only in the biological model, other influences on mental health including cultural, environmental, social, and spiritual influences are not taken into account.
D
