Psych Test 2: Test bank questions and well elaborate answers 2024

1. A physical therapist recently convicted of multiple counts of Medicare fraud says to a nurse, "Sure I over billed. Why not? Everyone takes advantage of the government. They have so many rules; no one can follow them." These statements show: a. shame. b. suspiciousness. c. superficial remorse. d. lack of guilt feelings. -correct answer d. lack of guilt feelings. 2. Which intervention is appropriate for a patient with an antisocial personality disorder who frequently manipulates others? a. Refer the patient's requests and questions related to care to the case manager. b. Encourage the patient to discuss his or her feelings of fear and inferiority. c. Provide negative reinforcement for acting out behavior. d. Ignore, rather than confront, inappropriate behavior. -correct answer a. Refer the patient's requests and questions related to care to the case manager. 3. As a nurse prepares to administer a medication to a patient with a borderline personality disorder, the patient says, "Just leave it on the table. I'll take it when I finish combing my hair." What is the nurse's best response? a. Reinforce this assertive action by the patient. Leave the medication on the table as requested. b. Respond to the patient, "I'm worried that you might not take it. I'll come back later." c. Say to the patient, "I must watch you take the medication. Please take it now." d. Ask the patient, "Why don't you want to take your medication now?" -correct answer c. Say to the patient, "I must watch you take the medication. Please take it now."