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NUR 162 ( LATEST 2024 / 2025 ) EXAM 7 | ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
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NUR 162 Exam 71. What is the difference between anger and hostility?
Answer
Anger = immature de- fense mechanism for dealing with emotional conflict through action
rather than through reflection or feeling
Hostility = emotion expressed via verbal abuse, lack of cooperation, violating rules/norms, or
threatening behavior; also called verbal aggression
2. What is the difference between hostility & aggression?
Answer
Hostility = verbal aggression = emotion expressed via verbal abuse, lack of cooperation,
violating rules/norms, or threatening behavior
Aggression = physical aggression = behavior that attacks a person, injures some- one, or
involves destruction of personal property
3. Define Catharsis
Answer
the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions.
4. What is adaptive aggression a sign of?
Answer
maturity & growth
5. Etiology of hostility & aggression is associated with
Answer
structur- al damage to the limbic system, frontal or temporal lobes
6. REVIEW ROLE OF NEUROTRANSMITTERS
Answer
, serotonin, dopamine, norEpi
7. What is the role of haloperidol & lorazepam combined?
Answer
Decreased agitation or aggression & psychotic sx
8. What is the #1 risk factor for vilent behavior?
Answer
Hx of violent behavior
9. Explain the 5 stages of crisis
Answer
TRIGGER - Speak in calm tone, suggest a walk away, listen, be empathetic, clear/short
statements
ESCALATION - start taking control, firm/calm voice, let pt know aggression is unacceptable,
show force
CRISIS - Take control per facility policy, +/- restraints or seclusion -- need 4-6 trained staff
RECOVERY - talk about the situation, relax, assess & document any injuries, debrief staff
POST-CRISIS - reintegrate as soon as able, remove any restraints, give pt feedback, focus on
appropriate expression
10. How should a client appropriately express their anger?
Answer
Use "I" statements, assertive communication that leads to problem solving or conflict resolution
11. Define Abuse
Answer
the wrongful use and maltreatment of another person
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