Subject: Psychiatric nursing Total MCQ: 30
Time: 45 Minutes
1. Which of the following traumatic events is most likely to lead to the
development of acute stress disorder?
a) Witnessing a minor car accident
b) Experiencing a natural disaster
c) Hearing about a traumatic event from a friend
d) Receiving a mild burn from a kitchen accident
2. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is most commonly associated with
which of the following symptoms?
a) Hypomania and elevated mood
b) Hallucinations and delusions
c) Intrusive memories and nightmares
d) Social withdrawal and isolation
3. Which of the following statements about dissociative disorders is true?
a) They are exclusively caused by traumatic experiences
b) They are characterized by a fragmented sense of self
c) They can only occur in individuals with a history of childhood abuse
d) They are easily treatable with medication alone
4. The primary goal of crisis intervention for individuals with acute stress
disorder is to:
a) Promote insight into childhood traumas
b) Prevent the development of long-term psychiatric conditions
c) Encourage the use of psychotropic medications
d) Teach relaxation techniques for immediate symptom relief
, 5. Which of the following is a key difference between acute stress disorder
and posttraumatic stress disorder?
a) The severity of symptoms experienced
b) The duration of symptoms following the traumatic event
c) The presence of dissociative symptoms
d) The age of onset for the disorder
6. An individual diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is
likely to exhibit:
a) Excessive daytime sleepiness
b) Hyperarousal and exaggerated startle response
c) Grandiose delusions and inflated self-esteem
d) Inability to experience pleasure or joy
7. When conducting a comprehensive assessment for trauma- and
stressor-related disorders, it is essential for the nurse to:
a) Avoid discussing traumatic experiences with the client
b) Rely solely on self-report measures for diagnosis
c) Assess for the presence of comorbid mental health conditions
d) Disregard cultural and contextual factors
8. Which of the following pharmacological interventions is commonly used
in the treatment of trauma- and stressor-related disorders?
a) Benzodiazepines
b) Antipsychotics
c) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
d) Stimulant medications
Time: 45 Minutes
1. Which of the following traumatic events is most likely to lead to the
development of acute stress disorder?
a) Witnessing a minor car accident
b) Experiencing a natural disaster
c) Hearing about a traumatic event from a friend
d) Receiving a mild burn from a kitchen accident
2. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is most commonly associated with
which of the following symptoms?
a) Hypomania and elevated mood
b) Hallucinations and delusions
c) Intrusive memories and nightmares
d) Social withdrawal and isolation
3. Which of the following statements about dissociative disorders is true?
a) They are exclusively caused by traumatic experiences
b) They are characterized by a fragmented sense of self
c) They can only occur in individuals with a history of childhood abuse
d) They are easily treatable with medication alone
4. The primary goal of crisis intervention for individuals with acute stress
disorder is to:
a) Promote insight into childhood traumas
b) Prevent the development of long-term psychiatric conditions
c) Encourage the use of psychotropic medications
d) Teach relaxation techniques for immediate symptom relief
, 5. Which of the following is a key difference between acute stress disorder
and posttraumatic stress disorder?
a) The severity of symptoms experienced
b) The duration of symptoms following the traumatic event
c) The presence of dissociative symptoms
d) The age of onset for the disorder
6. An individual diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is
likely to exhibit:
a) Excessive daytime sleepiness
b) Hyperarousal and exaggerated startle response
c) Grandiose delusions and inflated self-esteem
d) Inability to experience pleasure or joy
7. When conducting a comprehensive assessment for trauma- and
stressor-related disorders, it is essential for the nurse to:
a) Avoid discussing traumatic experiences with the client
b) Rely solely on self-report measures for diagnosis
c) Assess for the presence of comorbid mental health conditions
d) Disregard cultural and contextual factors
8. Which of the following pharmacological interventions is commonly used
in the treatment of trauma- and stressor-related disorders?
a) Benzodiazepines
b) Antipsychotics
c) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
d) Stimulant medications
