#1
Which therapeutic communication technique involves restating what the patient has said to show understanding and encourage further discussion?
Reflection
ExplanationReflection restates patient's words to foster understanding and dialogue.
#2
What is the primary role of a mental health nurse?
Assessing and caring for patients with mental illnesses
ExplanationPrimary role involves assessing and caring for mentally ill patients.
#3
What is the term for a sudden, intense feeling of fear or discomfort that reaches a peak within minutes?
Panic attack
ExplanationPanic attack is a sudden intense fear or discomfort.
#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?
Major depressive disorder
ExplanationMajor depressive disorder features persistent sadness and other symptoms.
#5
Which nursing intervention is appropriate for a patient experiencing hallucinations?
Acknowledge the patient's experience while reorienting them to reality
ExplanationAcknowledge and reorient patient experiencing hallucinations.
#6
What is the main difference between a delusion and a hallucination?
A hallucination involves sensory experiences, while a delusion involves false beliefs.
ExplanationHallucination involves senses, delusion involves false beliefs.
#7
Which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with mood regulation and is targeted by many psychiatric medications?
Serotonin
ExplanationSerotonin, associated with mood, is targeted by psychiatric drugs.
#8
What is the purpose of using the Recovery Model in mental health care?
To focus on the strengths and capabilities of the individual rather than just symptoms
ExplanationFocuses on individual strengths over symptoms for mental health care.
#9
What is the primary focus of de-escalation techniques in managing aggressive behavior in mental health settings?
Verbal intervention and calming strategies
ExplanationFocuses on verbal intervention and calming for aggression management.
#10
Which ethical principle emphasizes the duty to do no harm and to remove harm when it exists?
Nonmaleficence
ExplanationNonmaleficence is the ethical duty to avoid and remove harm.
#11
What is the primary goal of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in mental health treatment?
To challenge and change distorted thought patterns and behaviors
ExplanationCBT aims to challenge and alter distorted thoughts and behaviors.
#12
Which legal principle allows patients to make informed decisions about their healthcare and treatment options?
Informed consent
ExplanationInformed consent permits patients to decide on healthcare.
#13
Which of the following is a common side effect of antipsychotic medications?
Extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS)
ExplanationAntipsychotics commonly cause Extrapyramidal symptoms.
#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?
Placebo response
ExplanationPlacebo response is therapeutic effect from believing in treatment.
#15
What is the term for a sudden, temporary loss of memory, identity, or consciousness, often triggered by trauma or severe stress?
Fugue state
ExplanationFugue state is sudden, temporary memory loss from trauma.
#16
Which neurotransmitter is primarily targeted by selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in the treatment of depression?
Serotonin
ExplanationSSRIs target serotonin for depression treatment.
#17
Which medication is commonly prescribed for the management of symptoms in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
Methylphenidate
ExplanationMethylphenidate is commonly prescribed for ADHD.