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Which is true of the time-out strategy that may be used for persons with conduct disorder?
- A. It is a punishment.
- B. It should only be used as a last resort.
- C. Eventually, the goal is for the client to avoid time-out.
- D. Time-out is retreat to a neutral place, so clients can regain self-control.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Time-out is a neutral retreat to regain control, not punishment, and aims for self-initiated use, not as a last resort.
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The nurse understands that when working with a child with a disruptive behavior disorder, the family must be included in the care. Which is one of the best ways the nurse can advocate for the child?
- A. Support transferring the child to a healthy living environment.
- B. Teach the parents age-appropriate expectations of the child.
- C. Reinforce the parents' expectations of the child's behavior.
- D. Interpret the child's thoughts and feelings to the parent.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Teaching age-appropriate expectations empowers parents to support the child effectively, unlike transferring, reinforcing parental expectations, or interpreting feelings.
Which is an effective way for parents to deal with problem behaviors in children and to prevent later development of conduct disorders?
- A. Administering medications
- B. Avoiding setting limits
- C. Group-based parenting classes
- D. Being overprotective of the child
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Group-based parenting classes teach effective strategies to manage behaviors, unlike medications, avoiding limits, or overprotection.
A 14-year-old girl is being treated for conduct disorder. She refuses to attend class today, stating that yesterday the other nurse told her she did not have to go to class if she did not want to. Which would be the best response by the nurse?
- A. Fine, but you're confined to your room
- B. Missing class is against the rules
- C. You and I both know you're lying
- D. Why do you keep fighting the system
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reinforcing rules avoids power struggles and sets clear limits, unlike punitive confinement, accusing of lying, or questioning motives.
Which steps are involved in limit setting?
- A. State expected behavior.
- B. Inform clients or the rule or limit.
- C. Threaten incarceration.
- D. Explain the consequences if clients exceed the limit.
- E. Occasionally limit enforcement
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Limit setting includes stating rules, consequences, and expected behavior, not threatening incarceration or inconsistent enforcement.
Which are important points for the nurse to consider when working with clients with disruptive behavior disorders and their families?
- A. Most behavior disorders are caused by being raised by parents who had behavior disorders in their own childhoods.
- B. Remember to focus on the client's strengths and assets, as well as their problems.
- C. Transient conduct disorders are common in all children.
- D. Avoid a blaming attitude toward clients and/or families.
- E. Focus on positive actions to improve situations and/or behaviors.
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Focusing on strengths, avoiding blame, and promoting positive actions are key, but behavior disorders have multiple causes, and conduct disorders are not common in all children.