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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