Openstax Psychiatric MH Nursing Newest Exam
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What condition is considered a mood disorder? Select all that apply.
a. major depressive disorder
b. bipolar disorder
c. schizophrenia
d. dysthymia - Correct Answer-A, B, D
What type of medication is commonly prescribed for bipolar disorder?
a. SSRIs
b. mood stabilizers
c. antipsychotics
d. benzodiazepines - Correct Answer-B
What factor is typically associated with the onset of depression? Select all that apply.
a. genetics
b. environmental stressors
c. high levels of physical activity
d. neurochemical imbalances - Correct Answer-A, B, D
What does anhedonia refer to?
a. excessive sleeping
b. loss of interest or pleasure in activities
c. overeating
d. agitation - Correct Answer-B
What therapy focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors?
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,a. psychodynamic therapy
b. cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
c. interpersonal therapy
d. family therapy - Correct Answer-B
What is the first priority in nursing care for a client contemplating suicide?
a. medication administration
b. establishing a therapeutic alliance
c. physical restraints
d. safety measures - Correct Answer-D
What is a common warning sign of suicide? Select all that apply.
a. withdrawal from social activities
b. increased energy and enthusiasm
c. verbalizing thoughts of death
d. giving away personal belonging - Correct Answer-A, C, D
What is the primary difference between NSSI and suicidal behavior?
a. Both NSSI and suicidal behavior are carried out with the intention of ending one's life.
b. NSSI involves harming others, while suicidal behavior involves self-harm.
c. While both NSSI and suicidal behavior involve self-inflicted harm, the key difference lies in intent.
d. There is no significant difference between NSSI and suicidal behavior; they are the same thing. - Correct Answer-
C
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What statement best defines stress and explains how the body reacts to it?
a. Stress is relaxation, and the body reacts by slowing the heart rate.
b. Stress is a response to danger, and the body reacts by decreasing energy production.
c. Stress is a response to perceived threats or challenges; the body reacts by activating the fight-or-flight response.
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, d. Stress is a response to perceived threats or challenges; the body reacts by activating the fight-or-flight response.
- Correct Answer-C
What best describes the prevalence and impact of anxiety in society?
a. Anxiety is rare and has little impact on daily life.
b. Anxiety is common and can significantly impact daily functioning.
c. Anxiety is uncommon and doesn't significantly impact daily functioning.
d. Anxiety is a fabricated condition with no real consequences. - Correct Answer-B
What disorder is characterized by chronic and excessive worry about various aspects of daily life?
a. phobia
b. OCD
c. panic disorder
d. panic attack - Correct Answer-C
What distinguishes a panic disorder from other anxiety disorders?
a. chronic worry
b. fear of specific objects
c. recurrent and unexpected panic attacks
d. muscle tension - Correct Answer-C
What is a possible cause of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
a. lack of sleep
b. genetic and neurological factors
c. vitamin deficiency
d. high sugar intake - Correct Answer-B
What therapeutic approach is commonly used in the treatment of OCD?
a. art therapy
b. electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
c. cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), including exposure and response prevention (ERP)
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Preparation Newest With Complete Questions
And Correct Detailed Answers| Brand New
Version
What condition is considered a mood disorder? Select all that apply.
a. major depressive disorder
b. bipolar disorder
c. schizophrenia
d. dysthymia - Correct Answer-A, B, D
What type of medication is commonly prescribed for bipolar disorder?
a. SSRIs
b. mood stabilizers
c. antipsychotics
d. benzodiazepines - Correct Answer-B
What factor is typically associated with the onset of depression? Select all that apply.
a. genetics
b. environmental stressors
c. high levels of physical activity
d. neurochemical imbalances - Correct Answer-A, B, D
What does anhedonia refer to?
a. excessive sleeping
b. loss of interest or pleasure in activities
c. overeating
d. agitation - Correct Answer-B
What therapy focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors?
1|Page
,a. psychodynamic therapy
b. cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
c. interpersonal therapy
d. family therapy - Correct Answer-B
What is the first priority in nursing care for a client contemplating suicide?
a. medication administration
b. establishing a therapeutic alliance
c. physical restraints
d. safety measures - Correct Answer-D
What is a common warning sign of suicide? Select all that apply.
a. withdrawal from social activities
b. increased energy and enthusiasm
c. verbalizing thoughts of death
d. giving away personal belonging - Correct Answer-A, C, D
What is the primary difference between NSSI and suicidal behavior?
a. Both NSSI and suicidal behavior are carried out with the intention of ending one's life.
b. NSSI involves harming others, while suicidal behavior involves self-harm.
c. While both NSSI and suicidal behavior involve self-inflicted harm, the key difference lies in intent.
d. There is no significant difference between NSSI and suicidal behavior; they are the same thing. - Correct Answer-
C
Ch. 17 - Correct Answer-...
What statement best defines stress and explains how the body reacts to it?
a. Stress is relaxation, and the body reacts by slowing the heart rate.
b. Stress is a response to danger, and the body reacts by decreasing energy production.
c. Stress is a response to perceived threats or challenges; the body reacts by activating the fight-or-flight response.
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, d. Stress is a response to perceived threats or challenges; the body reacts by activating the fight-or-flight response.
- Correct Answer-C
What best describes the prevalence and impact of anxiety in society?
a. Anxiety is rare and has little impact on daily life.
b. Anxiety is common and can significantly impact daily functioning.
c. Anxiety is uncommon and doesn't significantly impact daily functioning.
d. Anxiety is a fabricated condition with no real consequences. - Correct Answer-B
What disorder is characterized by chronic and excessive worry about various aspects of daily life?
a. phobia
b. OCD
c. panic disorder
d. panic attack - Correct Answer-C
What distinguishes a panic disorder from other anxiety disorders?
a. chronic worry
b. fear of specific objects
c. recurrent and unexpected panic attacks
d. muscle tension - Correct Answer-C
What is a possible cause of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
a. lack of sleep
b. genetic and neurological factors
c. vitamin deficiency
d. high sugar intake - Correct Answer-B
What therapeutic approach is commonly used in the treatment of OCD?
a. art therapy
b. electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
c. cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), including exposure and response prevention (ERP)
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