Questions and Answers Latest Update
2025/2026 (Graded A+) – Chamberlain
Three best predictors of violent behavior - correct answer 1. Alcohol
intake
2. History of childhood abuse
3. History of violent acts with criminal activity
The nursing process for anger and aggression - correct answer
Assessment
- aware of risk factors and symptoms
- best intervention is prevention
- assessing risk factors
Anger can be identified by a cluster of characteristics that include: -
correct answer -Frowning
-Clenched fists
-Low-pitched voice
-Yelling and shouting
-Intense or no eye contact
, NR326 quiz 2 Mental Health Actual
Questions and Answers Latest Update
2025/2026 (Graded A+) – Chamberlain
-Hypersensitivity or Easily offended
-Defensive
-Passive-aggressive
-Lack of control or over controlled emotions
-Flushed face
-Intense discomfort
-Anxious, tense, angry facial expression
Aggression characteristics - correct answer Pacing, Restlessness
Tense face and body
Verbal or physical threats
Threats of homicide or suicide
Loud voice, shouting, use of obscenities
Argumentative
Increased agitationOverreaction to environmental stimuli
Panic anxiety leading to misinterpretation of the environment
Disturbed thought processes
Suspiciousness
, NR326 quiz 2 Mental Health Actual
Questions and Answers Latest Update
2025/2026 (Graded A+) – Chamberlain
Disproportionate anger
Acts of physical harm towards another person
Aggression can arise from a number of feeling states including - correct
answer anger, anxiety, guilt, frustration, or suspiciousness
Three risk factors in identifying extent of risk for anger and aggression -
correct answer 1. Past history of violence
- recognized as a major risk factor for violence in a treatment setting
2. Client diagnosis
- including schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, and
substance use disorders
3. Current behavior
Aggressive behaviors can be classified as ______, _______, ______ or ______ -
correct answer mild (e.g., sarcasm), moderate (e.g., slamming doors),
severe (e.g., threats of physical violence against others), or extreme (e.g.,
physical acts of violence against others)