1. What is the primary goal of psychiatric nursing? a) To diagnose mental illnesses b) To provide therapeutic interventions and support c) To prescribe medication d) To perform psychological testing Answer: b) To provide therapeutic interventions and support 2. What is a key component of therapeutic communication in psychiatric nursing? a) Giving advice b) Reflective listening c) Providing solutions d) Offering personal opinions Answer: b) Reflective listening 3. Which of the following is a common symptom of major depressive disorder? a) Hallucinations b) Elevated mood c) Anhedonia d) Mania Answer: c) Anhedonia 4. What is the first-line treatment for generalized anxiety disorder? a) Antipsychotic medications b) Antidepressants c) Benzodiazepines d) Stimulants Answer: b) Antidepressants 5. Which therapeutic approach is based on the concept that thoughts influence feelings and behaviors? a) Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) b) Psychodynamic therapy c) Humanistic therapy d) Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) Answer: a) Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) 6. What is the primary goal of assertiveness training in psychiatric nursing? a) To improve interpersonal skills b) To enhance cognitive function c) To increase physical activity d) To reduce medication dosage Answer: a) To improve interpersonal skills 7. Which medication class is commonly used to treat schizophrenia? a) Antidepressants b) Antipsychotics c) Benzodiazepines d) Stimulants Answer: b) Antipsychotics 8. What is the term for a persistent and irrational fear of an object or situation? a) Obsession b) Compulsion c) Phobia d) Delusion Answer: c) Phobia 9. What is a common side effect of antipsychotic medications? a) Weight loss b) Drowsiness c) Increased appetite d) Insomnia Answer: c) Increased appetite 10. What is the primary treatment approach for bipolar disorder? a) Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) b) Antipsychotic medications c) Mood stabilizers d) Antianxiety medications Answer: c) Mood stabilizers 11. What is the primary focus of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)? a) Managing depression b) Enhancing self-esteem c) Treating borderline personality disorder d) Improving sleep Answer: c) Treating borderline personality disorder 12. Which symptom is characteristic of a manic episode in bipolar disorder? a) Low energy b) Excessive sleep c) Euphoric mood d) Social withdrawal Answer: c) Euphoric mood 13. What is the primary goal of suicide prevention in psychiatric nursing? a) To diagnose the underlying mental illness b) To ensure patient safety and provide support c) To prescribe medication d) To provide family therapy Answer: b) To ensure patient safety and provide support 14. What is the primary purpose of a psychiatric assessment? a) To develop a treatment plan b) To prescribe medication c) To conduct laboratory tests d) To provide a diagnosis Answer: a) To develop a treatment plan 15. What is the term for an intense and prolonged period of excessive worry about everyday events? a) Panic attack b) Generalized anxiety disorder c) Post-traumatic stress disorder d) Obsessive-compulsive disorder Answer: b) Generalized anxiety disorder 16. What is a common symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? a) Euphoria b) Nightmares c) Increased appetite d) Excessive energy Answer: b) Nightmares 17. What is the primary characteristic of a delusion? a) Persistent sadness b) False belief despite evidence to the contrary c) Severe mood swings d) Excessive fear Answer: b) False belief despite evidence to the contrary 18. What is the term for a sudden and overwhelming sense of fear or panic? a) Generalized anxiety b) Phobia c) Panic attack d) Obsessive-compulsive disorder Answer: c) Panic attack 19. Which medication class is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? a) Antipsychotics b) Stimulants c) Antidepressants d) Benzodiazepines Answer: b) Stimulants 20. What is the primary focus of psychodynamic therapy? a) Exploring unconscious processes and past experiences b) Managing current symptoms through behavioral changes c) Providing immediate relief through medication d) Enhancing interpersonal skills Answer: a) Exploring unconscious processes and past experiences 21. What is the main goal of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)? a) To change dysfunctional thought patterns b) To explore childhood experiences c) To increase self-esteem d) To provide emotional support Answer: a) To change dysfunctional thought patterns 22. What is the primary goal of family therapy in psychiatric nursing? a) To address individual symptoms b) To improve family dynamics and communication c) To prescribe medication d) To manage crisis situations Answer: b) To improve family dynamics and communication 23. What is a common side effect of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)? a) Dry mouth b) Weight loss c) Sexual dysfunction d) Sedation Answer: c) Sexual dysfunction 24. What is the term for a persistent pattern of disregard for others’ rights and social norms? a) Borderline personality disorder b) Antisocial personality disorder c) Narcissistic personality disorder d) Histrionic personality disorder Answer: b) Antisocial personality disorder 25. What is the primary treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? a) Antidepressants b) Antipsychotics c) Antianxiety medications d) Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) Answer: d) Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) 26. What is a common symptom of schizophrenia? a) Elevated mood b) Visual hallucinations c) Excessive worry d) Rapid speech Answer: b) Visual hallucinations 27. What is the term for a mental health disorder characterized by alternating periods of depression and mania? a) Bipolar disorder b) Major depressive disorder c) Schizophrenia d) Generalized anxiety disorder Answer: a) Bipolar disorder 28. What is the primary goal of treatment for a person with substance use disorder? a) To eliminate all substance use b) To address underlying mental health issues c) To provide detoxification d) To enhance social skills Answer: a) To eliminate all substance use 29. What is a common intervention for patients experiencing acute psychosis? a) Psychotherapy b) Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) c) Hospitalization and antipsychotic medication d) Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) Answer: c) Hospitalization and antipsychotic medication 30. What is the primary focus of behavior therapy? a) Changing maladaptive behaviors through conditioning b) Exploring unconscious thoughts c) Improving self-esteem d) Providing emotional support Answer: a) Changing maladaptive behaviors through conditioning 31. What is the term for a mental health disorder characterized by a significant impairment in social and occupational functioning? a) Generalized anxiety disorder b) Personality disorder c) Schizophrenia d) Major depressive disorder Answer: c) Schizophrenia 32. What is the common side effect of mood stabilizers used in bipolar disorder? a) Weight gain b) Insomnia c) Dry mouth d) Nausea Answer: a) Weight gain 33. What is the term for a mental health disorder where an individual experiences excessive worry and fear about a specific object or situation? a) Phobia b) Panic disorder c) Obsessive-compulsive disorder d) Post-traumatic stress disorder Answer: a) Phobia 34. What is the primary treatment approach for patients with borderline personality disorder? a) Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) b) Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) c) Antipsychotic medications d) Antidepressant medications Answer: a) Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) 35. What is the most common treatment for anxiety disorders? a) Antidepressants b) Antipsychotic medications c) Benzodiazepines d) Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) Answer: d) Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) 36. What is the term for a mental health condition characterized by a distorted perception of reality? a) Anxiety disorder b) Mood disorder c) Psychotic disorder d) Personality disorder Answer: c) Psychotic disorder 37. What is the primary goal of crisis intervention? a) To diagnose mental health conditions b) To provide immediate support and stabilization c) To prescribe long Answer: b) Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)

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