Psychiatric Nursing - Mock Test 16 (30 MCQ with Answers)
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Psychiatric Nursing
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Psychiatric Nursing
Enhance your understanding of psychiatric nursing assessment techniques with this comprehensive MCQ mock test. Covering a wide range of topics, this test presents a series of questions that delve into various assessment techniques used in psychiatric nursing. From observation and self-report scales...
Subject: Psychiatric nursing Total MCQ: 30
Time: 45 Minutes
1. Which assessment technique involves observing a client's body
language, facial expressions, and gestures to understand their emotions?
a) Self-report scales
b) Mental status examination
c) Observation
d) Projective tests
2. What is the primary purpose of using a genogram in psychiatric nursing
assessment?
a) Assessing cognitive functioning
b) Identifying social support networks
c) Evaluating self-esteem levels
d) Measuring executive functioning
3. Which assessment technique focuses on the client's ability to
understand and use language effectively?
a) Cognitive assessment
b) Psychosocial assessment
c) Speech assessment
d) Neurological assessment
4. When conducting a risk assessment, what is the nurse primarily
evaluating?
a) Genetic predispositions
b) Environmental factors
c) Potential harm to self or others
d) Past medical history
, 5. Which assessment technique is used to measure a client's perception of
their own physical health?
a) Activities of daily living (ADL) assessment
b) Psychiatric history assessment
c) Physical examination
d) Health beliefs assessment
6. What is the purpose of using standardized assessment tools in
psychiatric nursing?
a) To ensure client confidentiality
b) To establish rapport with clients
c) To measure treatment outcomes objectively
d) To provide a comprehensive diagnosis
7. Which assessment technique involves asking the client to complete
questionnaires or rating scales to gather information about their
symptoms and functioning?
a) Observation
b) Self-report scales
c) Mental status examination
d) Psychosocial assessment
8. When assessing a client's level of consciousness, which assessment
technique is most appropriate?
a) Interviewing family members
b) Observing their interactions with others
c) Testing their memory and attention span
d) Measuring vital signs
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