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What interpersonal relief behavior is Ashley using?

  1. acting out
  2. somatizing
  3. withdrawal
  4. problem-solving

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Somatizing means one experiences an emotional conflict as a physical symptom. Ashley manifests several physical symptoms associated with severe anxiety.
Acting out refers to behaviors such as anger, crying, laughter, and physical or verbal abuse.
Withdrawal is a reaction in which psychic energy is withdrawn from the environment and focused on the self in response to anxiety.
Problem-solving takes place when anxiety is identified and the unmet need is met.



A primary belief of psychiatric mental health nursing is ______________.

  1. most people have the potential to change and grow
  2. every person is worthy of dignity and respect
  3. human needs are individual to each person
  4. some behaviors have no meaning and cannot be understood

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Every person is worthy of dignity and respect. Every person has the potential to change and grow.
All people have basic human needs in common with others.
All behavior has meaning and can be understood from the client’s perspective.



James returns home from school angry and upset because his teacher gave him a low grade on an assignment. After returning home from school, he kicks the dog.

This coping mechanism is known as ______________.

  1. denial
  2. suppression
  3. displacement
  4. fantasy

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Displacement is the transference of anger to another. Anger is displaced on the dog as a convenient object.



A woman asks, “How much alcohol can I safely drink while pregnant?” The nurse’s best response is ______________.

  1. “The amount of alcohol that is safe during pregnancy is unknown.”
  2. “Consuming one or two beers or glasses of wine a day is considered safe for a healthy pregnant woman.”
  3. “Drinking three or more drinks on any given occasion is the only harmful type of drinking during pregnancy.”
  4. “You can have a drink to help you relax and get to sleep at night.”

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

The amount of alcohol that is safe during pregnancy is unknown.
Fetal alcohol syndrome is a combination of mental and physical abnormalities present in infants born to mothers who have consumed alcohol during pregnancy.



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