NURS 347Clinical Assessment and Evidence-Based Management of Schizophrenia, Positive
and Negative Psychopathology, Antipsychotic Pharmacotherapy, Extrapyramidal Reactions,
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, PTSD, Dissociative Disorders, Adjustment Disorders,
Trauma-Related Somatic Manifestations, Mental Health Nursing Interventions, Aggression
De-escalation, Community and Public Health Nursing, Social Determinants of Health,
Preventive Strategies, Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, Population Health, Screening,
Psychosocial Support, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Exam Questions Verified and Provided
with Complete A+ Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026
What are typical symptoms of schizophrenia?
1. Delusions
2. Hallucination
3. Disorganized speech pattern
4. Grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior
5. Negative symptoms (diminished emotional expression or avolition)
What is meant by the term positive symptoms of schizophrenia?
indicate a distortion or excess of normal functioning, such as hallucinations
What are delusions?
fixed beliefs that are not amendable to change in light of conflicting evidence
What are persecutory delusions?
belief that one is going to be harmed, harassed
What are referential delusions?
,belief that certain gestures, comments, environment cues, are directed at oneself
What are grandiose delusions?
when an individual believes that he or she has exceptional abilities, wealth or fame
What are erotomanic delusions?
when an individual believes falsely that another person is in love with him or her
What are Nihilistic delusions?
involve the conviction that a major catastrophe will occur
What are somatic delusions?
preoccupations regarding heath and organ function
What are bizarre delusions?
clearly implausible and not understandable to same culture peers and do not derive from ordinary life
experiences
What is an example of a bizarre delusion
belief that an outside force has removed his/her internal organs and replaced them with someone else's
organs without leaving any wounds or scars
, What is an example of a nonbizarre delusion?
belief that one is under surveillance by the police, despite lack of evidence
What are nonbizarre delusions?
delusions that are not totally implausible
What are hallucinations?
perception like experiences that occur without an external stimulus
What are the most common type of hallucinations in schizophrenia?
auditory - usually experienced as hearing voices, whether familiar or unfamiliar that are perceived as
distinct form the individual's own thoughts
What are command halluciinations?
auditory hallucinations in which voices demand that the patient take action, commonly to harm
themselves or others
What is meant by negative symptoms of schizophrenia?
indicate a loss of lack of normal functioning. Often hinder the person's ability to endure life tasks
What is avolition?
decrease in motivated self-initiated purposeful activities (individual may sit for long periods of time and
show little interest in participating in work or social activities)
and Negative Psychopathology, Antipsychotic Pharmacotherapy, Extrapyramidal Reactions,
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, PTSD, Dissociative Disorders, Adjustment Disorders,
Trauma-Related Somatic Manifestations, Mental Health Nursing Interventions, Aggression
De-escalation, Community and Public Health Nursing, Social Determinants of Health,
Preventive Strategies, Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, Population Health, Screening,
Psychosocial Support, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Exam Questions Verified and Provided
with Complete A+ Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026
What are typical symptoms of schizophrenia?
1. Delusions
2. Hallucination
3. Disorganized speech pattern
4. Grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior
5. Negative symptoms (diminished emotional expression or avolition)
What is meant by the term positive symptoms of schizophrenia?
indicate a distortion or excess of normal functioning, such as hallucinations
What are delusions?
fixed beliefs that are not amendable to change in light of conflicting evidence
What are persecutory delusions?
belief that one is going to be harmed, harassed
What are referential delusions?
,belief that certain gestures, comments, environment cues, are directed at oneself
What are grandiose delusions?
when an individual believes that he or she has exceptional abilities, wealth or fame
What are erotomanic delusions?
when an individual believes falsely that another person is in love with him or her
What are Nihilistic delusions?
involve the conviction that a major catastrophe will occur
What are somatic delusions?
preoccupations regarding heath and organ function
What are bizarre delusions?
clearly implausible and not understandable to same culture peers and do not derive from ordinary life
experiences
What is an example of a bizarre delusion
belief that an outside force has removed his/her internal organs and replaced them with someone else's
organs without leaving any wounds or scars
, What is an example of a nonbizarre delusion?
belief that one is under surveillance by the police, despite lack of evidence
What are nonbizarre delusions?
delusions that are not totally implausible
What are hallucinations?
perception like experiences that occur without an external stimulus
What are the most common type of hallucinations in schizophrenia?
auditory - usually experienced as hearing voices, whether familiar or unfamiliar that are perceived as
distinct form the individual's own thoughts
What are command halluciinations?
auditory hallucinations in which voices demand that the patient take action, commonly to harm
themselves or others
What is meant by negative symptoms of schizophrenia?
indicate a loss of lack of normal functioning. Often hinder the person's ability to endure life tasks
What is avolition?
decrease in motivated self-initiated purposeful activities (individual may sit for long periods of time and
show little interest in participating in work or social activities)
