Psychiatric Nursing and Mental Health Care Quiz

Test your knowledge on neurotransmitters, therapeutic communication, mental disorders, and nursing interventions in psychiatric care.

#1

Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with mood regulation and is often targeted in the treatment of depression?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
#2

What is the primary purpose of using therapeutic communication techniques in psychiatric nursing?

To manipulate clients into compliance
To establish a therapeutic relationship
To enforce strict boundaries
To diagnose mental disorders
#3

Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

Grandiosity
Flashbacks
Euphoria
Hypochondriasis
#4

Which neurotransmitter is primarily targeted by selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for the treatment of depression?

Dopamine
Norepinephrine
Serotonin
GABA
#5

Which neurotransmitter is associated with pleasure and reward pathways in the brain?

Serotonin
Dopamine
Norepinephrine
Acetylcholine
#6

What is a common side effect of typical antipsychotic medications?

Weight gain
Extrapyramidal symptoms
Sedation
Hypertension
#7

Which defense mechanism involves attributing one's unacceptable thoughts or impulses onto another person?

Displacement
Projection
Sublimation
Rationalization
#8

Which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with the fight-or-flight response and stress regulation?

Dopamine
Norepinephrine
Endorphins
Serotonin
#9

What is the main focus of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in treating mental health disorders?

Exploring unconscious conflicts
Strengthening the ego
Identifying and changing maladaptive thoughts and behaviors
Promoting self-actualization
#10

What is the primary role of psychiatric nurses in promoting medication adherence?

Forcing clients to take medications
Educating clients about the importance of medication
Restraining clients who refuse medication
Ignoring medication noncompliance
#11

In which phase of the therapeutic nurse-client relationship do nurses help clients explore feelings and gain insight into their problems?

Orientation phase
Working phase
Termination phase
Assessment phase
#12

Which theorist developed the stages of psychosocial development, emphasizing the importance of resolving conflicts at each stage for healthy personality development?

Jean Piaget
Erik Erikson
Sigmund Freud
Abraham Maslow
#13

Which of the following is a positive symptom of schizophrenia?

Flat affect
Anhedonia
Delusions
Social withdrawal
#14

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which need must be met before individuals can pursue higher-level needs such as self-esteem and self-actualization?

Safety needs
Physiological needs
Love and belongingness needs
Esteem needs
#15

What is the primary focus of the recovery model in mental health care?

Curing mental illness
Minimizing symptoms
Promoting empowerment and self-determination
Providing long-term institutionalization

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