The nurse is teaching a group of caregivers about reverse ...

[NguyenJ]

The nurse is teaching a group of caregivers about reverse attention. Which of the following statements by a caregiver 2 weeks later would indicate that this caregiver was following the instructions of the nurse?
 
  a. My child was coloring quietly, and I gave him a compliment on his good behavior.
  b. Our child was coloring the walls with crayons, and I put him in time-out.
  c. When our daughter took crayons away from a playmate, I put all the crayons up until she could agree to share.
  d. I had my child gift wrap the crayons and give them to a playmate.

Question 2

Acquired primary hypothyroidism occurs more often in which of the following groups or with which of the following conditions?
 
  a. males
  b. other autoimmune-mediated diseases such as type 1 diabetes or chromosomal abnormalities
  c. pituitary or hypothalamic dysfunction
  d. American Indians

[enass]

Answer to Question 1

A

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A Correct. Reverse attention has been deemed an effective tool for teaching appropriate behavior. Rather than acknowledging only bad behavior, good behavior is also acknowledged. Therefore, for the child who is coloring quietly, it is important for the caregiver to recognize the child's actions.
B Incorrect. Instituting a time-out would be an example of recognizing bad behavior.
C Incorrect. Taking away items such as crayons would be an example of recognizing bad behavior.
D Incorrect. Having a child gift-wrap crayons is not an example of recognizing good behavior.

Answer to Question 2

B

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A Incorrect. Acquired primary hypothyroidism occurs in greater frequency among females.
B Correct. Acquired primary hypothyroidism occurs in greater frequency with other autoimmune-mediated diseases like type 1 diabetes or chromosomal abnormalities such as Down syndrome.
C Incorrect. Secondary or tertiary hypothyroidism is associated with pituitary or hypothalamic dysfunction.
D Incorrect. Acquired primary hypothyroidism is not especially related to American Indians.

[NguyenJ]

Excellent

[Dinolord]

Great answer, keep it coming