#1
What is the primary focus of nursing interventions for anxiety?
Promoting physical activity
Providing psychoeducation
Minimizing social interactions
Encouraging isolation
#2
In anxiety assessment, which physiological parameter is often associated with heightened anxiety?
Decreased heart rate
Hypotension
Increased respiratory rate
Normal body temperature
#3
Which assessment tool is commonly used to measure anxiety levels in patients?
Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAM-D)
Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)
State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI)
Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)
#4
In the context of depression, what does the acronym SSRI stand for?
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor
Tricyclic Antidepressant
#5
Which therapeutic communication technique is helpful when dealing with a patient experiencing anxiety?
Offering reassurance without exploring feelings
Minimizing the patient's concerns
Avoiding empathetic responses
Using open-ended questions to explore feelings
#6
Which cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) technique is commonly used in treating anxiety disorders?
Exposure therapy
Interpersonal therapy
Mindfulness-based therapy
Dialectical behavior therapy
#7
What is the primary goal of pharmacological interventions for anxiety?
To induce euphoria
To eliminate all symptoms immediately
To stabilize mood and reduce symptoms
To increase anxiety levels for exposure therapy
#8
In anxiety management, what is the purpose of deep-breathing exercises?
To increase anxiety levels
To promote relaxation and reduce physiological arousal
To induce panic attacks
To distract the patient from anxious thoughts
#9
Which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with anxiety disorders?
Serotonin
Dopamine
Norepinephrine
Acetylcholine
#10
What is the main difference between anxiety and depression?
Anxiety is characterized by persistent sadness, while depression involves excessive worry.
Anxiety is primarily a physical response, while depression is more emotional.
Anxiety is future-oriented, while depression is past-oriented.
There is no significant difference between anxiety and depression.
#11
Which nursing intervention is appropriate for a patient with severe depression?
Encourage isolation for self-reflection.
Provide positive affirmations.
Monitor for safety and initiate a suicide risk assessment.
Minimize discussions about feelings.
#12
Which neurotransmitter imbalance is commonly associated with major depressive disorder?
Excess dopamine
Low serotonin
High norepinephrine
Elevated acetylcholine
#13
Which of the following is an early warning sign of potential suicide risk in a patient with depression?
Increased energy and motivation
Isolation and withdrawal
Improved sleep patterns
Enhanced ability to concentrate
#14
Which personality trait is often linked to an increased vulnerability for anxiety disorders?
Extroversion
Neuroticism
Conscientiousness
Agreeableness