Challenging Behaviors

Question 1

A behavior of such intensity, frequency or duration that the safety of the patient or that of the health care personnel is placed in serious jeopardy.

Answer 1

challenging behavior

Question 2

Behavior the predisposes the patient to harm because of his/her own doing.

Answer 2

Self-Injurious Behavior

Question 3

Harmful actions of patients directed against other individuals including the caregiver

Answer 3

Aggressive behaviour

Question 4

Actions of patients who prefer to act with the same movements like rocking, monotous speech

Answer 4

Stereotyped Behavior

Question 5

Includes damage of property, hyper activity, stealing, inappropiate sexual behavior.

Answer 5

Nonperson Directed Behavior

Question 6

spitting or blowing nose anywhere, coughing without covering the mouth

Answer 6

Patient Behavior

Question 7

Improper washing hand, eating in non-designated areas in the workplace, nonsegregation of contaminated items and materials

Answer 7

Health personnel behavior

Question 8

Non-reporting to authorities for cases of infectious diseases, poor sanitation

Answer 8

Community behavior