#1
Which mental health disorder is characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, and feelings of hopelessness?
Schizophrenia
Bipolar disorder
Major depressive disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder
#2
What is a common side effect of antipsychotic medications?
Weight gain
Hypertension
Sedation
Tachycardia
#3
Which term refers to a state of intense apprehension, uncertainty, and fear resulting from the anticipation of a threatening event or situation?
Phobia
Panic disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Anxiety
#4
Which therapeutic communication technique involves restating the client's message in the nurse's own words to confirm understanding?
Clarification
Reflection
Empathy
Restating
#5
Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in the regulation of mood, sleep, and appetite?
Dopamine
Norepinephrine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
#6
Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in the body's stress response?
Serotonin
Dopamine
Norepinephrine
GABA
#7
What is the primary purpose of a mental health assessment?
To make a medical diagnosis
To develop a nursing care plan
To assess the client's cognitive functioning
To evaluate the client's mental status and identify any potential mental health issues
#8
Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for a client experiencing acute anxiety?
Encouraging problem-solving
Offering reassurance and a calm presence
Setting strict limits on behavior
Providing opportunities for socialization
#9
Which of the following is a positive symptom of schizophrenia?
Flat affect
Delusions
Anergia
Avolition
#10
What is the primary goal of therapeutic communication in psychiatric nursing?
To provide education about mental illness
To establish trust and rapport
To encourage the client to follow instructions
To enforce behavioral boundaries
#11
Which neurotransmitter is primarily implicated in depression?
Serotonin
Dopamine
Acetylcholine
GABA
#12
Which statement best describes the concept of stigma in mental health?
Stigma refers to the innate genetic predisposition to mental illness.
Stigma refers to negative attitudes and beliefs that lead to discrimination against individuals with mental illness.
Stigma is a type of medication used to treat psychosis.
Stigma is a therapeutic technique used in cognitive-behavioral therapy.
#13
Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for a client experiencing auditory hallucinations?
Confronting the client about the hallucinations
Encouraging the client to ignore the hallucinations
Engaging the client in reality-based activities
Administering antipsychotic medication as prescribed
#14
What is the primary purpose of conducting a mental status examination?
To diagnose mental disorders
To assess the client's intelligence level
To evaluate the client's overall psychological functioning
To determine the client's level of physical activity
#15
Which assessment finding is most concerning in a client with anorexia nervosa?
Blood pressure 110/70 mmHg
Heart rate 45 beats per minute
Weight loss of 2 pounds in a week
Loss of appetite
#16
Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of seclusion and restraint in psychiatric settings?
Seclusion and restraint should be used as the first-line interventions for managing aggressive behavior.
Seclusion and restraint can only be used with the consent of the client.
Seclusion and restraint should be used only when less restrictive measures have failed and there is an imminent risk of harm to self or others.
Seclusion and restraint can be used as punishment for non-compliant behavior.
#17
What is anosognosia in the context of mental illness?
A delusional belief that one's body is decaying
The inability to experience pleasure
A lack of awareness or insight into one's own mental illness
An excessive fear of gaining weight