UNIVERSITY OF ESWATINI
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES ;
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL NURSING SCIENCE
MAIN EXAMINATION: DECEMBER 2019
COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHIATRIC/ MENTAL HEALTH
NURSING
COURSE CODE: CHN 307
TIME ALLOCATED: 2 HOURS
TOTAL MARKS ALLOCATED: 75
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. PLEASE WRITE LEGIBLY
2. THE PAPER CONSISTS OF THREE SECTIONS-A, B AND C, PLEASE
ANSWER ALL QUESTION.
3. USE THE PROVIDED ANSWER BOOKLET FOR ALL YOUR ANSWERS
4. START A NEW QUESTION IN ON A NEW PAGE.
5. MAKE SURE THAT ALL YOUR ANSWERS ARE NUMBERED
CORRECTLY
, Section A: Multiple choice questions
1. PTSD includes fluctuations in and deterioration of
a) Reactivity, appearance ,
b) Arousal, mood
c) Sleep, timing
d) Alcohol consumption, sleep
2. Which of the following is true of GABA?
a) It is found at a low levels in people with high anxiety
b) It is completely unrelated to anxiety levels
c) It is short for Generalized Anxiety with Behavioural attributes
d) It is a neurotransmitter found in the peripheral nervous system
3. The nurse asks a newly admitted client, “What can we do to help you?” What is the
purpose of this therapeutic communication technique?
a) To reframe the client’s thoughts about mental health treatment
b) To put the client at ease
c) To explore a subject, idea, experience, or relationship
d) To communicate that the nurse is listening to the conversation
4. During a nurse-client interaction, which nursing statement may belittle the client’s
feelings and concerns?
a) “Don’t worry. Everything will be alright.”
b) “You appear uptight.”
c) “I notice you have bitten your nails to the quick.”
d) “You are jumping to conclusions.”
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FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES ;
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL NURSING SCIENCE
MAIN EXAMINATION: DECEMBER 2019
COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHIATRIC/ MENTAL HEALTH
NURSING
COURSE CODE: CHN 307
TIME ALLOCATED: 2 HOURS
TOTAL MARKS ALLOCATED: 75
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. PLEASE WRITE LEGIBLY
2. THE PAPER CONSISTS OF THREE SECTIONS-A, B AND C, PLEASE
ANSWER ALL QUESTION.
3. USE THE PROVIDED ANSWER BOOKLET FOR ALL YOUR ANSWERS
4. START A NEW QUESTION IN ON A NEW PAGE.
5. MAKE SURE THAT ALL YOUR ANSWERS ARE NUMBERED
CORRECTLY
, Section A: Multiple choice questions
1. PTSD includes fluctuations in and deterioration of
a) Reactivity, appearance ,
b) Arousal, mood
c) Sleep, timing
d) Alcohol consumption, sleep
2. Which of the following is true of GABA?
a) It is found at a low levels in people with high anxiety
b) It is completely unrelated to anxiety levels
c) It is short for Generalized Anxiety with Behavioural attributes
d) It is a neurotransmitter found in the peripheral nervous system
3. The nurse asks a newly admitted client, “What can we do to help you?” What is the
purpose of this therapeutic communication technique?
a) To reframe the client’s thoughts about mental health treatment
b) To put the client at ease
c) To explore a subject, idea, experience, or relationship
d) To communicate that the nurse is listening to the conversation
4. During a nurse-client interaction, which nursing statement may belittle the client’s
feelings and concerns?
a) “Don’t worry. Everything will be alright.”
b) “You appear uptight.”
c) “I notice you have bitten your nails to the quick.”
d) “You are jumping to conclusions.”
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