#1
Which therapeutic intervention technique involves the use of controlled breathing exercises to reduce anxiety?
Biofeedback
Cognitive-behavioral therapy
Progressive muscle relaxation
Deep breathing exercises
#2
Which nursing intervention is focused on helping clients develop coping skills to manage stressors effectively?
Relaxation techniques
Family therapy
Reality orientation
Assertiveness training
#3
Which nursing intervention is aimed at promoting reality orientation and enhancing cognitive functioning in clients with dementia?
Reminiscence therapy
Validation therapy
Reality orientation therapy
Behavioral therapy
#4
Which nursing intervention is focused on helping clients develop insight into their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors?
Behavioral therapy
Psychoeducation
Interpersonal therapy
Psychodynamic therapy
#5
Which nursing intervention involves the use of positive reinforcement to encourage desired behaviors?
Token economy
Reality orientation
Validation therapy
Behavioral therapy
#6
Which nursing intervention is primarily focused on improving self-esteem and self-concept?
Cognitive restructuring
Assertiveness training
Positive reinforcement
Therapeutic communication
#7
What is the primary goal of milieu therapy in psychiatric nursing?
To improve communication skills
To provide a structured environment
To enhance cognitive functioning
To promote social interaction
#8
Which pharmacological intervention is commonly used to manage symptoms of schizophrenia?
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
Lithium carbonate
Antipsychotics
Mood stabilizers
#9
Which of the following is a common side effect of tricyclic antidepressants?
Weight loss
Sedation
Hypertension
Extrapyramidal symptoms
#10
What is the primary aim of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in psychiatric nursing?
To address self-destructive behaviors
To explore unresolved childhood issues
To improve interpersonal relationships
To promote insight into unconscious conflicts
#11
What is the primary purpose of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in mental health nursing?
To explore unconscious conflicts
To identify irrational beliefs
To promote emotional expression
To enhance interpersonal skills
#12
What is the primary focus of psychodynamic therapy in psychiatric nursing?
Behavioral modification
Exploration of past experiences
Problem-solving techniques
Relaxation training
#13
What is the primary focus of solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) in psychiatric nursing?
To explore unresolved conflicts
To analyze childhood experiences
To identify and amplify strengths
To promote emotional expression
#14
What is the primary focus of motivational interviewing in psychiatric nursing?
To explore unconscious conflicts
To identify irrational beliefs
To enhance readiness for change
To promote emotional expression
#15
What is the primary focus of mindfulness-based interventions in psychiatric nursing?
To explore unconscious conflicts
To enhance emotional expression
To promote present moment awareness
To analyze childhood experiences