Subject: Psychiatric nursing Total MCQ: 30
Time: 45 Minutes
1. When assessing suicide risk and self-harm, which of the following is
NOT considered a major risk factor?
a) Previous suicide attempts
b) Family history of suicide
c) Social isolation
d) Positive coping skills
2. Which of the following is NOT an example of an indirect assessment
method for evaluating violence and aggression?
a) Structured clinical interview
b) Self-report questionnaires
c) Observation of behavior
d) Analysis of police records
3. Dissociative disorders are characterized by:
a) Distortions of reality and hallucinations
b) Recurrent, intrusive thoughts or images
c) Disruption of memory, identity, or consciousness
d) Excessive worry and fear
4. When assessing trauma- and stressor-related disorders, which of the
following is a criterion for diagnosing post-traumatic stress disorder
(PTSD)?
a) Excessive drinking or substance abuse
b) Flashbacks or nightmares related to the traumatic event
c) Difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep
d) Preoccupation with body image or weight
, 5. Which of the following is NOT a domain typically assessed when
evaluating neurocognitive disorders?
a) Memory and learning
b) Language and communication
c) Perception and sensory integration
d) Personality traits and temperament
6. Which of the following is NOT an example of an immediate suicide risk
factor?
a) Access to lethal means
b) Chronic pain or illness
c) Recent loss or bereavement
d) History of physical or sexual abuse
7. Which of the following is an example of an appropriate response to
someone expressing suicidal thoughts?
a) Minimizing their feelings and telling them to "snap out of it"
b) Offering empathy and expressing concern for their well-being
c) Encouraging isolation to prevent them from harming themselves
d) Suggesting alternative coping strategies without addressing the underlying
issues
8. When assessing violence and aggression, which of the following factors
is typically associated with an increased risk?
a) Age over 65
b) Stable employment history
c) Strong social support network
d) History of previous violent behavior
Time: 45 Minutes
1. When assessing suicide risk and self-harm, which of the following is
NOT considered a major risk factor?
a) Previous suicide attempts
b) Family history of suicide
c) Social isolation
d) Positive coping skills
2. Which of the following is NOT an example of an indirect assessment
method for evaluating violence and aggression?
a) Structured clinical interview
b) Self-report questionnaires
c) Observation of behavior
d) Analysis of police records
3. Dissociative disorders are characterized by:
a) Distortions of reality and hallucinations
b) Recurrent, intrusive thoughts or images
c) Disruption of memory, identity, or consciousness
d) Excessive worry and fear
4. When assessing trauma- and stressor-related disorders, which of the
following is a criterion for diagnosing post-traumatic stress disorder
(PTSD)?
a) Excessive drinking or substance abuse
b) Flashbacks or nightmares related to the traumatic event
c) Difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep
d) Preoccupation with body image or weight
, 5. Which of the following is NOT a domain typically assessed when
evaluating neurocognitive disorders?
a) Memory and learning
b) Language and communication
c) Perception and sensory integration
d) Personality traits and temperament
6. Which of the following is NOT an example of an immediate suicide risk
factor?
a) Access to lethal means
b) Chronic pain or illness
c) Recent loss or bereavement
d) History of physical or sexual abuse
7. Which of the following is an example of an appropriate response to
someone expressing suicidal thoughts?
a) Minimizing their feelings and telling them to "snap out of it"
b) Offering empathy and expressing concern for their well-being
c) Encouraging isolation to prevent them from harming themselves
d) Suggesting alternative coping strategies without addressing the underlying
issues
8. When assessing violence and aggression, which of the following factors
is typically associated with an increased risk?
a) Age over 65
b) Stable employment history
c) Strong social support network
d) History of previous violent behavior
