NUR 3535
Psychosocial Nursing
LATEST MIDTERM REVIEW
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,1. Which of the following is a primary goal of psychosocial
nursing?
a) To promote physical health
b) To understand the individual’s psychosocial experiences
c) To administer medication
d) To implement strict behavioral controls
Answer : b) To understand the individual’s psychosocial
experiences
Rationale : The main goal of psychosocial nursing is to
understand and support the person's psychosocial needs to
facilitate healing.
2. A patient with schizophrenia expresses paranoia regarding their
treatment team. What is the best response by the nurse?
a) "You should trust your doctors."
b) "Tell me more about your feelings."
c) "That is not a rational thought."
d) "You need to take your medication."
Answer : b) "Tell me more about your feelings."
Rationale : Encouraging the patient to express their thoughts
helps build trust and fosters open communication.
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, 3. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) primarily focuses on:
a) Pharmacological treatment
b) Change in behaviors and thought patterns
c) Unconscious conflicts
d) Mindfulness techniques
Answer : b) Change in behaviors and thought patterns
Rationale : CBT focuses on addressing and changing unhelpful
cognitive distortions and behaviors.
4. Which of the following is a key component of trauma-informed
care?
a) Avoiding discussions about trauma
b) Recognizing the prevalence of trauma
c) Focusing solely on symptoms
d) Using aversive consequences to modify behavior
Answer : b) Recognizing the prevalence of trauma
Rationale : Trauma-informed care emphasizes understanding
the impact of trauma on behaviors and needs.
5. In the context of psychosocial nursing, "self-efficacy" refers to:
© 2024/2025
Psychosocial Nursing
LATEST MIDTERM REVIEW
© 2024/2025
,1. Which of the following is a primary goal of psychosocial
nursing?
a) To promote physical health
b) To understand the individual’s psychosocial experiences
c) To administer medication
d) To implement strict behavioral controls
Answer : b) To understand the individual’s psychosocial
experiences
Rationale : The main goal of psychosocial nursing is to
understand and support the person's psychosocial needs to
facilitate healing.
2. A patient with schizophrenia expresses paranoia regarding their
treatment team. What is the best response by the nurse?
a) "You should trust your doctors."
b) "Tell me more about your feelings."
c) "That is not a rational thought."
d) "You need to take your medication."
Answer : b) "Tell me more about your feelings."
Rationale : Encouraging the patient to express their thoughts
helps build trust and fosters open communication.
© 2024/2025
, 3. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) primarily focuses on:
a) Pharmacological treatment
b) Change in behaviors and thought patterns
c) Unconscious conflicts
d) Mindfulness techniques
Answer : b) Change in behaviors and thought patterns
Rationale : CBT focuses on addressing and changing unhelpful
cognitive distortions and behaviors.
4. Which of the following is a key component of trauma-informed
care?
a) Avoiding discussions about trauma
b) Recognizing the prevalence of trauma
c) Focusing solely on symptoms
d) Using aversive consequences to modify behavior
Answer : b) Recognizing the prevalence of trauma
Rationale : Trauma-informed care emphasizes understanding
the impact of trauma on behaviors and needs.
5. In the context of psychosocial nursing, "self-efficacy" refers to:
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