Psychiatric Nursing - Mock Test 11 (30 MCQ with Answers)
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Psychiatric Nursing
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Psychiatric Nursing
Join us for an engaging MCQ mock test in psychiatric nursing assessment! This test presents a series of multiple-choice questions designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding of key concepts in psychiatric assessment. Test your expertise as we cover topics such as assessment techniques, scr...
Subject: Psychiatric nursing Total MCQ:
30
Time: 45 Minutes
1. Which of the following best defines assessment in psychiatric nursing?
A) The process of diagnosing mental health disorders
B) The identification and measurement of symptoms and behaviors
C) The implementation of therapeutic interventions
D) The evaluation of treatment outcomes
2. Which assessment technique involves observing a client's body
language, facial expressions, and speech patterns?
A) Behavioral assessment
B) Cognitive assessment
C) Psychophysiological assessment
D) Biopsychosocial assessment
3. The Mental Status Examination (MSE) assesses which of the following?
A) Physical health of the client
B) Family history of mental illness
C) Present mental functioning of the client
D) Developmental milestones achieved by the client
4. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is
primarily used for:
A) Assessing the psychosocial environment of clients
B) Determining the biological causes of mental disorders
C) Providing evidence-based treatment guidelines
D) Classifying and diagnosing mental health disorders
, 5. Screening and assessment tools in psychiatric nursing are designed to:
A) Evaluate treatment outcomes
B) Measure psychosocial stressors
C) Identify risk factors for mental illness
D) Monitor medication side effects
6. When using a structured interview for assessment, the nurse:
A) Uses open-ended questions to elicit detailed responses
B) Follows a predetermined set of questions
C) Focuses on exploring the client's feelings and emotions
D) Employs reflective listening techniques
7. Which of the following is an example of a self-report screening tool
commonly used in psychiatric nursing?
A) Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)
B) Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)
C) Hamilton Rating Scale for Anxiety (HAM-A)
D) Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS)
8. In the context of psychiatric assessment, the term "insight" refers to a
client's:
A) Ability to concentrate and pay attention
B) Awareness and understanding of their mental health condition
C) Level of distress or discomfort experienced
D) Degree of social functioning and integration
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