Several Nurses on a Medical-Surgical Unit Have Been Asked by the Nurse

question 6

Multiple Choice

Several nurses on a medical-surgical unit have been asked by the nurse manager to form a group and gather data regarding patient complaints of late meals. When the nurses meet and establish ground rules, this would be what phase of group development?

• A) Forming
• B) Storming
• C) Norming
• D) Performing

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A conditioning method where, through repeated pairings of two stimuli, a response initially caused by the second stimulus becomes caused by the first stimulus alone.

Fear Acquisition

The process by which an individual learns to fear a particular stimulus through conditioning or traumatic experiences.

Findings

Results or conclusions derived from scientific research or investigations.

Cognitive Intrusions

Unwanted, disruptive thoughts that intrude into conscious awareness, often associated with stress or trauma.