MSN572 Psychiatry Exam Questions With
Correct Answers
It is imperative to assess for suicidality and bipolar disorder in patients suspected of
experiencing - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Depression
Depression is more common in individuals with significant medical conditions, including several
neurologic disorders - Demential, epilepsy, MS, and parkinson disease. Patients who present
with depression may actually have bipolar disorder and so screening should always take place.
Patients who are depressed may be suicidal. Consequently, in order for appropriate treatment
to occur, appropriate diagnosis must occur.
What is the leading cause of serious injury among U.S. women of reproductive age. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔-Intimate partner and domestic violence
Intimate partner and domestic violence is the leading cause of serious injury and the second
leading cause of death among U.S. women of reproductive age.
The U.S. preventive services task force recommends routine screening of all women of
childbearing age for intimate partner violence and referring those who screen positive to
intervention services.
Which one of the following findings is not typical in a patient who has delirium? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔-Intact attention and concentration
, Delirium is an acute, abrupt-onset confusional state characterized by the symptoms listed below
as well as disorientation, disturbed perception, and emotional disturbances. Attention and
concentration are also affected.
A seven year old is suspected of having conduct disorder. Which one of the following topics
should the nurse practitioner include in the assessment history. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Animal
abuse
Animal abuse is often seen in children who display conduct disorder behaviors and would be a
topic of concern if the child was abusing animals. Stuttering, worrying excessively about mother,
and refusing to perform chores fall into other behavioral disorders.
Which one of the following statements is true of Munchausen syndrome by proxy? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔-Under the supervision of adults other than the abuser, the patient does not
exhibit symptoms
A soldier states that since returning from active duty 2 months ago, he is experiencing sleep
disturbance, irritability, low energy, and difficulty with concentration. These findings are
consistent with - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-PTSD
PTSD is a constellation of maladaptive symptoms that persist beyond 30 days after exposure to a
traumatic event, for example military combat or physical assault. Adjustment, panic, and
depression are symptoms related to PTSD.
Which of the following symptoms would be consistent with attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Child unable to sit still in the desk and often blurts out the
answer before the teacher finishes asking the question.
Symptoms of ADD or ADHD are inattention, daydreaming, inability to stay focused or follow
multiple steps in directions/instructions. These children commonly engage in risk taking and so
accidents are common. Other symptoms include constant motion without purpose,
hyperactivity, impulsivity, poor school performance and poor self esteem.
Correct Answers
It is imperative to assess for suicidality and bipolar disorder in patients suspected of
experiencing - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Depression
Depression is more common in individuals with significant medical conditions, including several
neurologic disorders - Demential, epilepsy, MS, and parkinson disease. Patients who present
with depression may actually have bipolar disorder and so screening should always take place.
Patients who are depressed may be suicidal. Consequently, in order for appropriate treatment
to occur, appropriate diagnosis must occur.
What is the leading cause of serious injury among U.S. women of reproductive age. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔-Intimate partner and domestic violence
Intimate partner and domestic violence is the leading cause of serious injury and the second
leading cause of death among U.S. women of reproductive age.
The U.S. preventive services task force recommends routine screening of all women of
childbearing age for intimate partner violence and referring those who screen positive to
intervention services.
Which one of the following findings is not typical in a patient who has delirium? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔-Intact attention and concentration
, Delirium is an acute, abrupt-onset confusional state characterized by the symptoms listed below
as well as disorientation, disturbed perception, and emotional disturbances. Attention and
concentration are also affected.
A seven year old is suspected of having conduct disorder. Which one of the following topics
should the nurse practitioner include in the assessment history. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Animal
abuse
Animal abuse is often seen in children who display conduct disorder behaviors and would be a
topic of concern if the child was abusing animals. Stuttering, worrying excessively about mother,
and refusing to perform chores fall into other behavioral disorders.
Which one of the following statements is true of Munchausen syndrome by proxy? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔-Under the supervision of adults other than the abuser, the patient does not
exhibit symptoms
A soldier states that since returning from active duty 2 months ago, he is experiencing sleep
disturbance, irritability, low energy, and difficulty with concentration. These findings are
consistent with - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-PTSD
PTSD is a constellation of maladaptive symptoms that persist beyond 30 days after exposure to a
traumatic event, for example military combat or physical assault. Adjustment, panic, and
depression are symptoms related to PTSD.
Which of the following symptoms would be consistent with attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Child unable to sit still in the desk and often blurts out the
answer before the teacher finishes asking the question.
Symptoms of ADD or ADHD are inattention, daydreaming, inability to stay focused or follow
multiple steps in directions/instructions. These children commonly engage in risk taking and so
accidents are common. Other symptoms include constant motion without purpose,
hyperactivity, impulsivity, poor school performance and poor self esteem.
