#1
Which therapeutic communication technique involves restating what the patient has said to show understanding and encourage further discussion?
Reflection
Empathy
Active listening
Clarification
#2
What is the primary role of a mental health nurse?
Administering medication
Providing therapy sessions
Assessing and caring for patients with mental illnesses
Performing diagnostic tests
#3
What is the term for a sudden, intense feeling of fear or discomfort that reaches a peak within minutes?
Panic attack
Generalized anxiety disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder
#4
Which psychiatric disorder is characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest or pleasure, feelings of guilt or worthlessness, and changes in sleep, appetite, or energy levels?
Schizophrenia
Bipolar disorder
Major depressive disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder
#5
Which nursing intervention is appropriate for a patient experiencing hallucinations?
Ignore the hallucinations to avoid reinforcing them
Confront the patient about the hallucinations
Acknowledge the patient's experience while reorienting them to reality
Encourage the patient to focus on the hallucinations
#6
What is the main difference between a delusion and a hallucination?
A delusion involves sensory experiences, while a hallucination involves false beliefs.
A hallucination involves sensory experiences, while a delusion involves false beliefs.
Both involve false beliefs, but delusions are visual and hallucinations are auditory.
Both involve sensory experiences, but delusions are auditory and hallucinations are visual.
#7
Which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with mood regulation and is targeted by many psychiatric medications?
Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
#8
What is the purpose of using the Recovery Model in mental health care?
To diagnose mental illnesses accurately
To provide long-term hospitalization for patients
To focus on the strengths and capabilities of the individual rather than just symptoms
To prescribe appropriate medications
#9
What is the primary focus of de-escalation techniques in managing aggressive behavior in mental health settings?
Physical restraint
Increasing the patient's anxiety
Verbal intervention and calming strategies
Punitive measures
#10
Which ethical principle emphasizes the duty to do no harm and to remove harm when it exists?
Autonomy
Nonmaleficence
Beneficence
Justice
#11
What is the primary goal of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in mental health treatment?
To explore unresolved conflicts from childhood
To challenge and change distorted thought patterns and behaviors
To prescribe medication to alleviate symptoms
To promote insight into unconscious motivations
#12
Which legal principle allows patients to make informed decisions about their healthcare and treatment options?
Confidentiality
Informed consent
Assault
Battery
#13
Which of the following is a common side effect of antipsychotic medications?
Weight loss
Hypertension
Extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS)
Insomnia
#14
What is the term for the phenomenon where a patient receiving a placebo exhibits therapeutic effects simply because they believe they are receiving an active treatment?
Nocebo effect
Hawthorne effect
Placebo response
Confirmation bias
#15
What is the term for a sudden, temporary loss of memory, identity, or consciousness, often triggered by trauma or severe stress?
Dissociative identity disorder
Depersonalization disorder
Dissociative amnesia
Fugue state
#16
Which neurotransmitter is primarily targeted by selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in the treatment of depression?
Dopamine
Serotonin
Norepinephrine
Acetylcholine
#17
Which medication is commonly prescribed for the management of symptoms in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
Risperidone
Lithium
Methylphenidate
Clozapine