NSG 526 Exam 2026/2027 – Latest
Updated Questions & Correct Answers |
Nursing Study Guide
What organization publishes DSM-5-TR? - correct answer-American Psychiatric
Association
What are the main DSM-5-TR schizophrenia criteria? - correct answer-At least 2
symptoms for 1 month (one must be delusions, hallucinations, or disorganized
speech); continuous disturbance 6 months; functional decline.
What are the 5 core psychotic symptoms in schizophrenia? - correct answer-
Delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, grossly disorganized/catatonic
behavior, negative symptoms.
How long must symptoms be present for schizophrenia diagnosis? - correct
answer-6 months total with 1 month active phase.
How many symptoms are required for Major Depressive Disorder? - correct
answer-5 or more in 2 weeks; one must be depressed mood or anhedonia.
, List SIGECAPS for depression. - correct answer-Sleep, Interest loss, Guilt, Energy
low, Concentration poor, Appetite change, Psychomotor change, Suicidal
ideation.
Criteria for Oppositional Defiant Disorder? - correct answer-At least 4 symptoms
of angry/irritable mood, argumentative/defiant behavior, or vindictiveness for 6
months.
APA format for documenting diagnosis? - correct answer-Diagnosis + specifiers +
severity + ICD-10-CM code.
What must always be ruled out before diagnosing psychiatric illness? - correct
answer-Medical causes and substance use.
What are the 6 components of a suicide safety plan? - correct answer-Warning
signs, coping strategies, social distractions, family/friends for help,
professionals/resources, means restriction.
Key suicide assessment components? - correct answer-Ideation, plan, intent,
access to means, past attempts, protective factors.
Define beneficence. - correct answer-Doing good for the patient.
Define nonmaleficence. - correct answer-Do no harm.
Define autonomy. - correct answer-Respecting patient's right to self-
determination.
Updated Questions & Correct Answers |
Nursing Study Guide
What organization publishes DSM-5-TR? - correct answer-American Psychiatric
Association
What are the main DSM-5-TR schizophrenia criteria? - correct answer-At least 2
symptoms for 1 month (one must be delusions, hallucinations, or disorganized
speech); continuous disturbance 6 months; functional decline.
What are the 5 core psychotic symptoms in schizophrenia? - correct answer-
Delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, grossly disorganized/catatonic
behavior, negative symptoms.
How long must symptoms be present for schizophrenia diagnosis? - correct
answer-6 months total with 1 month active phase.
How many symptoms are required for Major Depressive Disorder? - correct
answer-5 or more in 2 weeks; one must be depressed mood or anhedonia.
, List SIGECAPS for depression. - correct answer-Sleep, Interest loss, Guilt, Energy
low, Concentration poor, Appetite change, Psychomotor change, Suicidal
ideation.
Criteria for Oppositional Defiant Disorder? - correct answer-At least 4 symptoms
of angry/irritable mood, argumentative/defiant behavior, or vindictiveness for 6
months.
APA format for documenting diagnosis? - correct answer-Diagnosis + specifiers +
severity + ICD-10-CM code.
What must always be ruled out before diagnosing psychiatric illness? - correct
answer-Medical causes and substance use.
What are the 6 components of a suicide safety plan? - correct answer-Warning
signs, coping strategies, social distractions, family/friends for help,
professionals/resources, means restriction.
Key suicide assessment components? - correct answer-Ideation, plan, intent,
access to means, past attempts, protective factors.
Define beneficence. - correct answer-Doing good for the patient.
Define nonmaleficence. - correct answer-Do no harm.
Define autonomy. - correct answer-Respecting patient's right to self-
determination.
