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Section A

Question 1Single Answer
Which neurotransmitter is most strongly associated with schizophrenia?
  1. A
    Acetylcholine
  2. B
    Dopamine
  3. C
    Histamine
  4. D
    Glycine
Question 2Single Answer
A false fixed belief that is not consistent with reality is called?
  1. A
    Hallucination
  2. B
    Illusion
  3. C
    Delusion
  4. D
    Obsession
Question 3Single Answer
Perception of a sensory stimulus in the absence of an external stimulus is known as?
  1. A
    Hallucination
  2. B
    Delusion
  3. C
    Confabulation
  4. D
    Compulsion
Question 4Single Answer
An ininterpretation of a real external stimulus is termed?
  1. A
    Delusion
  2. B
    Derealization
  3. C
    Hallucination
  4. D
    Illusion
Question 5Single Answer
Which type of hallucination is most common in schizophrenia?
  1. A
    Auditory
  2. B
    Tactile
  3. C
    Gustatory
  4. D
    Olfactory
Question 6Single Answer
Which symptom is considered a negative symptom of schizophrenia?
  1. A
    Avolition
  2. B
    Hallucination
  3. C
    Delusion
  4. D
    Agitation
Question 7Single Answer
Which condition is characterized by alternating episodes of mania and depression?
  1. A
    Panic disorder
  2. B
    Bipolar disorder
  3. C
    Somatic symptom disorder
  4. D
    Dissociative disorder
Question 8Single Answer
Which behavior is commonly seen during a manic episode?
  1. A
    Decreased activity
  2. B
    Social withdrawal
  3. C
    Increased goal-directed activity
  4. D
    Excessive sleeping
Question 9Single Answer
The priority nursing intervention for a severely depressed patient is to assess for?
  1. A
    Nutritional preference
  2. B
    Family income
  3. C
    Occupational skills
  4. D
    Suicide risk
Question 10Single Answer
A persistent irrational fear of a specific object or situation is called?
  1. A
    Delusion
  2. B
    Mania
  3. C
    Delirium
  4. D
    Phobia
Question 11Single Answer
Repeated unwanted thoughts that cause anxiety are termed?
  1. A
    Compulsions
  2. B
    Obsessions
  3. C
    Delusions
  4. D
    Hallucinations
Question 12Single Answer
Repetitive behaviors performed to reduce anxiety are called?
  1. A
    Obsessions
  2. B
    Illusions
  3. C
    Compulsions
  4. D
    Echolalia
Question 13Single Answer
Which disorder involves sudden episodes of intense fear with physical symptoms?
  1. A
    Dysthymia
  2. B
    Schizophrenia
  3. C
    Panic disorder
  4. D
    Dementia
Question 14Single Answer
Which drug class is commonly used for treating depression?
  1. A
    Antacids
  2. B
    Anthelmintics
  3. C
    Anticoagulants
  4. D
    Antidepressants
Question 15Single Answer
Lithium is primarily used in the treatment of?
  1. A
    Mania
  2. B
    Delirium
  3. C
    Dementia
  4. D
    Phobia
Question 16Single Answer
Which laboratory value requires regular monitoring during lithium therapy?
  1. A
    Hemoglobin only
  2. B
    Serum bilirubin only
  3. C
    Serum lithium level
  4. D
    Platelet count only
Question 17Single Answer
A common sign of lithium toxicity is?
  1. A
    Coarse tremor
  2. B
    Constipation only
  3. C
    Bradykinesia
  4. D
    Hyperactivity
Question 18Single Answer
Electroconvulsive therapy is most commonly indicated in?
  1. A
    Mild headache
  2. B
    Severe depression
  3. C
    Simple insomnia
  4. D
    Specific learning disorder
Question 19Single Answer
Before ECT, the patient is usually kept fasting to prevent?
  1. A
    Aspiration
  2. B
    Hypertension
  3. C
    Constipation
  4. D
    Hypoglycemia
Question 20Single Answer
Which defense mechanism involves refusing to accept reality?
  1. A
    Projection
  2. B
    Sublimation
  3. C
    Displacement
  4. D
    Denial
Question 21Single Answer
Attributing one’s own unacceptable thoughts to another person is called?
  1. A
    Rationalization
  2. B
    Regression
  3. C
    Compensation
  4. D
    Projection
Question 22Single Answer
Redirecting emotions from a threatening person to a safer person is called?
  1. A
    Sublimation
  2. B
    Displacement
  3. C
    Identification
  4. D
    Repression
Question 23Single Answer
Returning to an earlier developmental level during stress is known as?
  1. A
    Undoing
  2. B
    Projection
  3. C
    Regression
  4. D
    Suppression
Question 24Single Answer
Which communication technique encourages a psychiatric patient to continue speaking?
  1. A
    Changing the subject
  2. B
    Giving false reassurance
  3. C
    Giving advice immediately
  4. D
    Using open-ended questions
Question 25Single Answer
A nurse should respond to a patient’s hallucination by?
  1. A
    Agreeing with the hallucination
  2. B
    Presenting reality calmly
  3. C
    Laughing at the patient
  4. D
    Ignoring the patient completely
Question 26Single Answer
Which condition is characterized by progressive cognitive decline interfering with daily life?
  1. A
    Phobia
  2. B
    Dementia
  3. C
    Mania
  4. D
    Panic attack
Question 27Single Answer
Delirium is usually characterized by?
  1. A
    Acute fluctuating confusion
  2. B
    Gradual permanent onset
  3. C
    Stable cognitive function
  4. D
    Lifelong intellectual disability
Question 28Single Answer
The Mini-Mental State Examination is used mainly to assess?
  1. A
    Renal function
  2. B
    Hearing acuity
  3. C
    Cognitive function
  4. D
    Respiratory status
Question 29Single Answer
Alcohol withdrawal can lead to which serious condition?
  1. A
    Delirium tremens
  2. B
    Myopia
  3. C
    Nephrotic syndrome
  4. D
    Hypothyroidism
Question 30Single Answer
Which vitamin is commonly administered to patients with chronic alcohol dependence?
  1. A
    Vitamin K
  2. B
    Vitamin E
  3. C
    Vitamin D
  4. D
    Thiamine
Question 31Single Answer
An intense craving and compulsive use of a substance despite harm indicates?
  1. A
    Delusion
  2. B
    Somatization
  3. C
    Substance use disorder
  4. D
    Phobia
Question 32Single Answer
Which therapeutic approach focuses on changing maladaptive thoughts and behaviors?
  1. A
    Cognitive behavioral therapy
  2. B
    Hydrotherapy
  3. C
    Radiotherapy
  4. D
    Aromatherapy
Question 33Single Answer
Group therapy is particularly useful because it promotes?
  1. A
    Social isolation
  2. B
    Dependence on the nurse
  3. C
    Peer interaction and support
  4. D
    Avoidance of communication
Question 34Single Answer
Which is an important principle of psychiatric nursing?
  1. A
    Judgmental behavior
  2. B
    Strict confrontation
  3. C
    Therapeutic use of self
  4. D
    Avoidance of empathy
Question 35Single Answer
A patient threatening self-harm should be?
  1. A
    Left alone
  2. B
    Sent home immediately
  3. C
    Closely observed
  4. D
    Allowed access to sharp objects
Question 36Single Answer
Which symptom is commonly associated with major depressive disorder?
  1. A
    Elevated mood
  2. B
    Anhedonia
  3. C
    Grandiosity
  4. D
    Pressure of speech
Question 37Single Answer
Flight of ideas is most commonly associated with?
  1. A
    Specific phobia
  2. B
    Dementia
  3. C
    Depression
  4. D
    Mania
Question 38Single Answer
Echolalia means?
  1. A
    Inventing new words
  2. B
    Repeated hand washing
  3. C
    Inability to speak
  4. D
    Repeating another person’s words
Question 39Single Answer
A newly invented word used by a psychiatric patient is called?
  1. A
    Perseveration
  2. B
    Neologism
  3. C
    Mutism
  4. D
    Aphasia
Question 40Single Answer
Which principle is essential while maintaining a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship?
  1. A
    Social friendship
  2. B
    Personal dependency
  3. C
    Confidentiality
  4. D
    Financial exchange
Question 41Single Answer
The first step of the nursing process is?
  1. A
    Planning
  2. B
    Assessment
  3. C
    Evaluation
  4. D
    Implementation
Question 42Single Answer
Which step follows assessment in the nursing process?
  1. A
    Documentation audit
  2. B
    Evaluation
  3. C
    Discharge
  4. D
    Nursing diagnosis
Question 43Single Answer
Which is the sequence of the nursing process?
  1. A
    Assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation
  2. B
    Diagnosis, assessment, evaluation, planning, implementation
  3. C
    Planning, assessment, implementation, diagnosis, evaluation
  4. D
    Evaluation, implementation, diagnosis, assessment, planning
Question 44Single Answer
The normal oral body temperature in an adult is approximately?
  1. A
    40Β°C
  2. B
    34Β°C
  3. C
    37Β°C
  4. D
    42Β°C
Question 45Single Answer
Normal resting pulse rate for an adult is generally?
  1. A
    60–100 beats/minute
  2. B
    20–30 beats/minute
  3. C
    120–150 beats/minute
  4. D
    160–180 beats/minute
Question 46Single Answer
Normal adult respiratory rate at rest is approximately?
  1. A
    12–20 breaths/minute
  2. B
    4–8 breaths/minute
  3. C
    30–40 breaths/minute
  4. D
    45–60 breaths/minute
Question 47Single Answer
Which artery is commonly used to assess the pulse in an adult?
  1. A
    Radial artery
  2. B
    Renal artery
  3. C
    Pulmonary artery
  4. D
    Coronary artery
Question 48Single Answer
The instrument used to measure blood pressure is?
  1. A
    Spirometer
  2. B
    Sphygmomanometer
  3. C
    Ophthalmoscope
  4. D
    Otoscope
Question 49Single Answer
Korotkoff sounds are associated with measurement of?
  1. A
    Blood pressure
  2. B
    Temperature
  3. C
    Respiratory rate
  4. D
    Oxygen concentration
Question 50Single Answer
A blood pressure cuff that is too small may produce a reading that is?
  1. A
    Falsely high
  2. B
    Falsely low
  3. C
    Always normal
  4. D
    Unrecordable in every patient
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