Chapter 25: Anger and Aggression

Chapter 25: Anger and Aggression

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The use of inappropriate, harmful, or destructive behaviors to express current or past emotions is defined as:

ANS:  C

Acting out is the use of inappropriate, detrimental, or destructive behaviors to express current or past emotions. Anger is a normal emotional response in certain situations; assault is a threat for bodily injury; and aggression is a forceful attitude or action.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   Page 271        OBJ:   1

TOP:   Anger and Aggression                     KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:  Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity

2. The legal term that describes any behavior that presents an immediate threat to another person is:

ANS:  B

Assault defines inappropriate aggression that threatens others. Anger is a normal emotional response to frustration, a perceived threat, or a distressing event. Acting out is the use of inappropriate, detrimental, or destructive behaviors to express current or past emotions; and aggression is a forceful attitude or action.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   Page 271        OBJ:   1

TOP:   Anger and Aggression                     KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:  Client Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment

3. Toddlers often express their anger through:

ANS:  C

Toddlers engage in temper tantrums when they learn to focus their aggression on what they believe is responsible for their anger.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   Page 272        OBJ:   2

TOP:   Aggression Throughout the Life Cycle

KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment   MSC:  Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity

4. In today’s society, violence is:

ANS:  D

Anger and its expressions have a strong impact on a society.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   Page 272        OBJ:   3

TOP:   Anger and Aggression in Society     KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:   Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity