#1
Which of the following is a common symptom of a panic attack?
Elevated mood
Chest pain
Slurred speech
Decreased heart rate
#2
What is the term for a sudden and intense fear or discomfort that reaches a peak within minutes?
Agoraphobia
Generalized anxiety disorder
Panic attack
Social anxiety disorder
#3
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of borderline personality disorder?
Persistent fear of social situations
Impulsivity and unstable relationships
Persistent delusions
Lack of emotional expression
#4
What is the term for a psychiatric emergency characterized by sudden and severe fear of being in places or situations where escape might be difficult?
Agoraphobia
Social anxiety disorder
Panic disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
#5
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
Persistent worry about future events
Flashbacks of the traumatic event
Disorganized speech
Elevated mood
#6
What is the first step in assessing a patient experiencing a psychiatric crisis?
Administering medication
Contacting the patient's family
Establishing rapport
Ordering laboratory tests
#7
Which medication is commonly used as a first-line treatment for acute agitation in psychiatric emergencies?
Diazepam
Haloperidol
Lithium
Venlafaxine
#8
What is the term for a psychiatric emergency characterized by a loss of contact with reality?
Anxiety disorder
Psychosis
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder
#9
Which of the following is a common risk factor for suicidal behavior?
High socioeconomic status
Positive life events
Social support
Mental illness
#10
What is the main goal of de-escalation techniques in managing psychiatric crises?
To sedate the patient
To physically restrain the patient
To decrease agitation and violence
To isolate the patient
#11
Which of the following is NOT typically a component of crisis intervention?
Assessment of risk of harm
Medication prescription
Establishing safety
Providing support
#12
What is the term for the phenomenon where a patient becomes dependent on their therapist or healthcare provider?
Countertransference
Transference
Projection
Enmeshment
#13
Which of the following is NOT typically a symptom of major depressive disorder?
Loss of interest or pleasure in activities
Hyperactivity
Feelings of worthlessness
Changes in appetite or weight
#14
What is the primary goal of crisis intervention?
To provide long-term therapy
To address the underlying causes of the crisis
To stabilize the individual in the immediate situation
To diagnose the individual with a psychiatric disorder
#15
Which of the following is NOT a common feature of schizophrenia?
Hallucinations
Delusions
Elevated mood
Disorganized speech