NR 548 EXAM 3 | COMPREHENSIVE PSYCHIATRIC
ASSESSMENT & MENTAL HEALTH NURSING STUDY
GUIDE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
2026/2027
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Definition
Refers to any unusual or dangerous ideas such as
Suicidal Ideation
Homicidal Ideation
Delusions
Hallucinations
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Thought broadcasting Thought content
Flight of ideas Thought insertion
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Term
Affect
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The physical posture they maintain The specific words they use to
during the visit describe feelings
Your impression of their The accuracy of their memory
emotional state regarding past events
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3 of 17
Definition
Rate- Slow, fast, pressured,
rhythm
latency- How fast do they respond
volume - High, low
content- Thoughtful, articulate, rambling, vague
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ASSESSMENT & MENTAL HEALTH NURSING STUDY
GUIDE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
2026/2027
1 of 17
Definition
Refers to any unusual or dangerous ideas such as
Suicidal Ideation
Homicidal Ideation
Delusions
Hallucinations
Give this one a go later!
Thought broadcasting Thought content
Flight of ideas Thought insertion
Don't know?
, 2 of 17
Term
Affect
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The physical posture they maintain The specific words they use to
during the visit describe feelings
Your impression of their The accuracy of their memory
emotional state regarding past events
Don't know?
3 of 17
Definition
Rate- Slow, fast, pressured,
rhythm
latency- How fast do they respond
volume - High, low
content- Thoughtful, articulate, rambling, vague
Give this one a go later!