#1
Which of the following is a common assessment tool used in mental health nursing?
Tongue depressor
Glasgow Coma Scale
Stethoscope
Thermometer
#2
What is the primary purpose of the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) in mental health assessment?
To assess physical health
To measure intelligence quotient (IQ)
To evaluate cognitive function
To monitor vital signs
#3
Which of the following is a key component of a psychiatric nursing care plan?
Prescribing medication
Encouraging isolation
Promoting safety
Administering vaccinations
#4
What is the primary purpose of the Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) scale in mental health assessment?
To measure physical health
To assess cognitive function
To evaluate overall functioning
To monitor vital signs
#5
What is the primary purpose of the CAGE questionnaire in mental health nursing?
To assess cognitive function
To evaluate overall functioning
To screen for alcohol use disorder
To measure physical health
#6
What is the primary goal of a mental health nursing assessment?
To prescribe medication
To diagnose mental illnesses
To understand the client's needs and strengths
To administer vaccinations
#7
Which therapeutic communication technique involves restating the client's message in the nurse's own words?
Silence
Reflection
Confrontation
Advising
#8
Which of the following is a common side effect of antipsychotic medications?
Weight loss
Sedation
Increased energy
Improved concentration
#9
What is the primary focus of crisis intervention in mental health nursing?
Long-term therapy
Preventive measures
Short-term resolution
Biological interventions
#10
In mental health nursing, what does the acronym HIPAA stand for?
Health Information Protection and Authorization Act
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Hospital Inpatient Assessment and Authorization
Human Infection Prevention and Authorization Act
#11
Which therapeutic communication technique involves clarifying information and encouraging the client to provide more details?
Silence
Reflection
Clarification
Confrontation
#12
In mental health nursing, what does the acronym DSM-5 stand for?
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition
Dynamic System Model, Version 5
Differential Symptom Matrix, Fifth Edition
Disorder Severity Measure, Version 5
#13
Which intervention is commonly used in managing anxiety in mental health nursing?
Administering a stimulant
Providing a safe environment
Encouraging isolation
Limiting communication
#14
Which nursing theorist is associated with the Conservation Model in mental health nursing?
Hildegard Peplau
Virginia Henderson
Dorothea Orem
Myra Levine
#15
What is the purpose of the Mental Status Examination (MSE) in mental health assessment?
To assess physical health
To evaluate cognitive function
To measure intelligence quotient (IQ)
To monitor vital signs
#16
What is the primary goal of psychopharmacological interventions in mental health nursing?
Immediate cure of mental illness
Elimination of all symptoms
Stabilization and management of symptoms
Prevention of mental health disorders
#17
Which assessment tool is commonly used to evaluate a client's risk of suicide?
Beck Depression Inventory
CAGE questionnaire
SAD PERSONS scale
Mental Status Examination (MSE)