Subject: Psychiatric nursing Total MCQ: 30
Time: 45 Minutes
1. Which of the following is a characteristic feature of oppositional defiant
disorder (ODD)?
a) Impaired social interaction
b) Intrusive thoughts and obsessions
c) Violent behavior towards others
d) Frequent arguments with adults
2. A child is diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD). Which assessment finding is commonly associated with this
disorder?
a) Excessive sleeping
b) Decreased appetite
c) Poor impulse control
d) Overwhelming sadness
3. Which assessment finding is indicative of a major depressive disorder in
an adolescent?
a) Grandiose delusions
b) Hyperactivity and distractibility
c) Lack of interest in activities
d) Visual and auditory hallucinations
4. A nurse is assessing a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Which
finding is typical of this disorder?
a) Excessive need for social interaction
b) Overwhelming fear of change
c) Lack of motor coordination
d) High tolerance for frustration
, 5. Which of the following behaviors is most commonly observed in children
with conduct disorder?
a) Excessive worry and anxiety
b) Extreme shyness and social withdrawal
c) Aggressive behavior towards people and animals
d) Perfectionism and obsession with details
6. A child diagnosed with separation anxiety disorder (SAD) is admitted to
the pediatric unit. Which assessment finding is characteristic of this
disorder?
a) Lack of empathy for others
b) Difficulty falling asleep
c) Inability to maintain eye contact
d) Fear of being away from a loved one
7. A nurse is assessing a child with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD).
Which finding is typically observed in this disorder?
a) Overwhelming fear of social situations
b) Inability to form close relationships
c) Persistent disobedience and hostility
d) Impaired cognitive functioning
8. Which of the following is a common assessment finding in children with
bipolar disorder?
a) Fear of gaining weight
b) Recurrent panic attacks
c) Rapid mood swings
d) Lack of interest in social activities
Time: 45 Minutes
1. Which of the following is a characteristic feature of oppositional defiant
disorder (ODD)?
a) Impaired social interaction
b) Intrusive thoughts and obsessions
c) Violent behavior towards others
d) Frequent arguments with adults
2. A child is diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD). Which assessment finding is commonly associated with this
disorder?
a) Excessive sleeping
b) Decreased appetite
c) Poor impulse control
d) Overwhelming sadness
3. Which assessment finding is indicative of a major depressive disorder in
an adolescent?
a) Grandiose delusions
b) Hyperactivity and distractibility
c) Lack of interest in activities
d) Visual and auditory hallucinations
4. A nurse is assessing a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Which
finding is typical of this disorder?
a) Excessive need for social interaction
b) Overwhelming fear of change
c) Lack of motor coordination
d) High tolerance for frustration
, 5. Which of the following behaviors is most commonly observed in children
with conduct disorder?
a) Excessive worry and anxiety
b) Extreme shyness and social withdrawal
c) Aggressive behavior towards people and animals
d) Perfectionism and obsession with details
6. A child diagnosed with separation anxiety disorder (SAD) is admitted to
the pediatric unit. Which assessment finding is characteristic of this
disorder?
a) Lack of empathy for others
b) Difficulty falling asleep
c) Inability to maintain eye contact
d) Fear of being away from a loved one
7. A nurse is assessing a child with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD).
Which finding is typically observed in this disorder?
a) Overwhelming fear of social situations
b) Inability to form close relationships
c) Persistent disobedience and hostility
d) Impaired cognitive functioning
8. Which of the following is a common assessment finding in children with
bipolar disorder?
a) Fear of gaining weight
b) Recurrent panic attacks
c) Rapid mood swings
d) Lack of interest in social activities
