Chapter 15. Anger and Aggression Management
Multiple Choice
1. A student nurse has just entered a psychiatric rotation. The student asks a nursing
instructor, How will we know if someone may get violent? Which is the most
appropriate reply by the nursing instructor?
A. You cant really say for sure. There are limited indicators of potential violence.
B. Certain behaviors indicate a potential for violence. They are labeled as a prodromal
syndrome and include rigid posture, clenched fists, and raised voice.
C. Any client can become violent, so it is best to be aware of your surroundings at all
times.
D. When a client suddenly becomes quiet, is withdrawn, and maintains a flat affect, this
is an indicator of potential violence.
ANS: B
These behaviors have been identified as predictors of violent behavior.
KEY: Cognitive Level: Application | Integrated Processes: Nursing Process:
Assessment | Client Need:
Safe and Effective Care Environment
2. A nursing instructor is teaching about the concept of anger. Which student
statement indicates the need for further instruction?
, A. Anger is physiological arousal.
B. Anger and aggression are essentially the same. C. Anger expression is a learned
response.
D. Anger is not a primary emotion.ANS: B
Further teaching is necessary when the student states that anger and aggression are
essentially the same. Anger and aggression are significantly different.
KEY: Cognitive Level: Application | Integrated Processes: Nursing Process: Evaluation |
Client Need:
Psychosocial Integrity
3. Which client statement demonstrates improvement in anger/aggression
management? A. I realize I have a problem expressing my anger appropriately.
B. I know I cant use physical force anymore, but I can intimidate someone with my
words.
C. Its bad to feel as angry as I feel. Im working on eliminating this poisonous emotion
entirely.
D. Because my wife seems to be the one to set me off, Ive decided to remain separated
from her.ANS: A
The client is recognizing and taking responsibility for personal anger.
KEY: Cognitive Level: Application | Integrated Processes: Nursing Process: Evaluation |
Client Need:
Psychosocial Integrity
Multiple Choice
1. A student nurse has just entered a psychiatric rotation. The student asks a nursing
instructor, How will we know if someone may get violent? Which is the most
appropriate reply by the nursing instructor?
A. You cant really say for sure. There are limited indicators of potential violence.
B. Certain behaviors indicate a potential for violence. They are labeled as a prodromal
syndrome and include rigid posture, clenched fists, and raised voice.
C. Any client can become violent, so it is best to be aware of your surroundings at all
times.
D. When a client suddenly becomes quiet, is withdrawn, and maintains a flat affect, this
is an indicator of potential violence.
ANS: B
These behaviors have been identified as predictors of violent behavior.
KEY: Cognitive Level: Application | Integrated Processes: Nursing Process:
Assessment | Client Need:
Safe and Effective Care Environment
2. A nursing instructor is teaching about the concept of anger. Which student
statement indicates the need for further instruction?
, A. Anger is physiological arousal.
B. Anger and aggression are essentially the same. C. Anger expression is a learned
response.
D. Anger is not a primary emotion.ANS: B
Further teaching is necessary when the student states that anger and aggression are
essentially the same. Anger and aggression are significantly different.
KEY: Cognitive Level: Application | Integrated Processes: Nursing Process: Evaluation |
Client Need:
Psychosocial Integrity
3. Which client statement demonstrates improvement in anger/aggression
management? A. I realize I have a problem expressing my anger appropriately.
B. I know I cant use physical force anymore, but I can intimidate someone with my
words.
C. Its bad to feel as angry as I feel. Im working on eliminating this poisonous emotion
entirely.
D. Because my wife seems to be the one to set me off, Ive decided to remain separated
from her.ANS: A
The client is recognizing and taking responsibility for personal anger.
KEY: Cognitive Level: Application | Integrated Processes: Nursing Process: Evaluation |
Client Need:
Psychosocial Integrity
