NURS 325 PSYCHIATRIC AND MENTAL
HEALTH NURSING EXAM WITH CORRECT
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY
WELL DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST ALREADY
GRADED A+
What are the most commonly diagnosed child psychiatric disorders? -
ANSWERS-Anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, bipolar and related
disorders, and impulse control disorders.
Why do people with severe mental illness often suffer complications? -
ANSWERS-Due to insufficient housing, non-adherence to treatment, co-morbid
medical or substance use problems, and the stigma of mental illness.
What does the recovery model stress? - ANSWERS-Hope, strengths, quality of
life, patient involvement as an active partner in treatment, and eventual
recovery.
,What is the goal of CBT? - ANSWERS-Substituting rational for irrational beliefs
and eliminating self-defeating behaviour. It is the gold-standard non-
pharmacological therapy (greatest evidence base).
How does CBT work with anti-depressants? - ANSWERS-Anti-depressants work
after 6-8 weeks. They work together to produce an effect in brain activity,
alleviating depression.
True or false: According to research, melatonin is effective for sleep disorders. -
ANSWERS-False
True or false: Most people with a mood disorder will report sleep disturbance. -
ANSWERS-True
Which imaging technique can provide information about brain function?
a. Computed tomography (CT) scan
b. Positron emission tomography (PET) scan
c. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan
d. Skull radiograph - ANSWERS-b. Positron emission tomography (PET) scan
Which statement regarding patients' rights after being voluntarily admitted to
an acute care psychiatric unit is true?
,a. All rights remain intact.
b. All rights are temporarily suspended.
c. The right to refuse treatment is no longer guaranteed.
d. Only rights that do not involve decision making remain intact. - ANSWERS-a.
All rights remain intact.
Which is a characteristic of a therapeutic inpatient milieu?
a. It provides for the patient's safety and comfort.
b. Voluntarily admitted patients are generally allowed additional privileges.
c. Rules and behavioural limits are flexibly enforced.
d. Staff provide frequent and ongoing negative feedback to patients. -
ANSWERS-a. It provides for the patient's safety and comfort.
Which attribute would be least helpful for a community mental health nurse to
have?
a. Autonomy
b. Reactive manner
c. Non-judgemental attitude
d. Ability to cross service systems - ANSWERS-b. Reactive manner
, Which ethical principle refers to the individual's right to make his or her own
decisions?
a. Beneficence
b. Autonomy
c. Veracity
d. Fidelity - ANSWERS-b. Autonomy
The mental status examination aids in the collection of what type of data?
a. Covert
b. Physical
c. Objective
d. Subjective - ANSWERS-c. Objective
Which statement best describes the DSM-5?
a. It is a medical psychiatric assessment system.
b. It is a compendium of treatment modalities.
c. It offers a complete list of nursing diagnoses.
HEALTH NURSING EXAM WITH CORRECT
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY
WELL DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST ALREADY
GRADED A+
What are the most commonly diagnosed child psychiatric disorders? -
ANSWERS-Anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, bipolar and related
disorders, and impulse control disorders.
Why do people with severe mental illness often suffer complications? -
ANSWERS-Due to insufficient housing, non-adherence to treatment, co-morbid
medical or substance use problems, and the stigma of mental illness.
What does the recovery model stress? - ANSWERS-Hope, strengths, quality of
life, patient involvement as an active partner in treatment, and eventual
recovery.
,What is the goal of CBT? - ANSWERS-Substituting rational for irrational beliefs
and eliminating self-defeating behaviour. It is the gold-standard non-
pharmacological therapy (greatest evidence base).
How does CBT work with anti-depressants? - ANSWERS-Anti-depressants work
after 6-8 weeks. They work together to produce an effect in brain activity,
alleviating depression.
True or false: According to research, melatonin is effective for sleep disorders. -
ANSWERS-False
True or false: Most people with a mood disorder will report sleep disturbance. -
ANSWERS-True
Which imaging technique can provide information about brain function?
a. Computed tomography (CT) scan
b. Positron emission tomography (PET) scan
c. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan
d. Skull radiograph - ANSWERS-b. Positron emission tomography (PET) scan
Which statement regarding patients' rights after being voluntarily admitted to
an acute care psychiatric unit is true?
,a. All rights remain intact.
b. All rights are temporarily suspended.
c. The right to refuse treatment is no longer guaranteed.
d. Only rights that do not involve decision making remain intact. - ANSWERS-a.
All rights remain intact.
Which is a characteristic of a therapeutic inpatient milieu?
a. It provides for the patient's safety and comfort.
b. Voluntarily admitted patients are generally allowed additional privileges.
c. Rules and behavioural limits are flexibly enforced.
d. Staff provide frequent and ongoing negative feedback to patients. -
ANSWERS-a. It provides for the patient's safety and comfort.
Which attribute would be least helpful for a community mental health nurse to
have?
a. Autonomy
b. Reactive manner
c. Non-judgemental attitude
d. Ability to cross service systems - ANSWERS-b. Reactive manner
, Which ethical principle refers to the individual's right to make his or her own
decisions?
a. Beneficence
b. Autonomy
c. Veracity
d. Fidelity - ANSWERS-b. Autonomy
The mental status examination aids in the collection of what type of data?
a. Covert
b. Physical
c. Objective
d. Subjective - ANSWERS-c. Objective
Which statement best describes the DSM-5?
a. It is a medical psychiatric assessment system.
b. It is a compendium of treatment modalities.
c. It offers a complete list of nursing diagnoses.
