#1
Which theorist is known for developing the hierarchy of needs theory?
Sigmund Freud
Carl Rogers
Abraham Maslow
B.F. Skinner
#2
What is the main goal of psychiatric nursing?
To diagnose mental illnesses
To prescribe medication
To provide therapeutic care to patients with mental health issues
To conduct psychoanalysis
#3
Who is known for developing the theory of operant conditioning?
Sigmund Freud
Albert Bandura
B.F. Skinner
Erik Erikson
#4
Which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with depression?
Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
GABA
#5
What is the main function of antipsychotic medications?
To elevate mood
To reduce anxiety
To improve concentration
To manage psychotic symptoms
#6
What is the primary focus of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?
Exploring childhood traumas
Uncovering unconscious conflicts
Changing negative thought patterns and behaviors
Developing insight into unconscious motivations
#7
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of schizophrenia?
Hallucinations
Paranoia
Mood swings
Disorganized speech
#8
What is the term for a sudden, overwhelming fear or anxiety without an apparent cause?
Phobia
Panic attack
Generalized anxiety disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
#9
What is the primary role of a psychiatric nurse in the therapeutic milieu?
To administer medications
To provide emotional support to patients
To manage the environment to promote patient safety and well-being
To conduct individual psychotherapy sessions
#10
Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of bipolar disorder?
Persistent sadness and hopelessness
Excessive worry and anxiety
Fluctuations between episodes of depression and mania
Intense fear of social situations
#11
What is the term for a false belief that is firmly held despite evidence to the contrary?
Hallucination
Delusion
Obsession
Compulsion
#12
Who is often considered the founder of modern psychiatric nursing?
Florence Nightingale
Dorothea Dix
Hildegard Peplau
Clara Barton
#13
Which neurotransmitter is associated with the regulation of sleep, mood, and appetite?
Dopamine
Norepinephrine
GABA
Melatonin
#14
Which therapeutic technique involves helping patients explore and understand the underlying emotions and conflicts contributing to their symptoms?
Behavioral therapy
Psychoanalysis
Family therapy
Group therapy