Psychiatric Nursing Practice
Exam. LATTEST UPDATE 2025-
2026
WITH VERRIFIED QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% RATED
1.
A client with major depression reports hopelessness. What is
the nurse’s priority?
A. Encourage socialization
B. Assess suicide risk
C. Administer antidepressants
D. Provide reassurance
Answer: B
Hopelessness is strongly associated with suicide risk, making
assessment the priority.
2.
,Which neurotransmitter is most associated with depression?
A. Dopamine
B. Serotonin
C. GABA
D. Acetylcholine
Answer: B
Low serotonin levels are linked to depressive symptoms.
3.
A client taking SSRIs reports insomnia. What is the best
instruction?
A. Take medication at night
B. Take medication in the morning
C. Stop medication
D. Double the dose
Answer: B
SSRIs can be activating; morning dosing reduces insomnia.
4.
Which symptom is characteristic of schizophrenia?
A. Flight of ideas
B. Delusions
,C. Euphoria
D. Phobias
Answer: B
Delusions are a positive symptom of schizophrenia.
5.
What is the priority nursing action for a client experiencing
hallucinations?
A. Ignore behavior
B. Encourage discussion of hallucination
C. Present reality
D. Agree with hallucination
Answer: C
Reality orientation helps reduce the impact of hallucinations.
6.
A client with bipolar disorder is in manic phase. Expected
behavior?
A. Withdrawal
B. Hyperactivity
C. Slow speech
D. Flat affect
, Answer: B
Mania is characterized by increased activity and energy.
7.
Lithium toxicity is suspected when the client reports:
A. Increased appetite
B. Tremors
C. Dry mouth
D. Constipation
Answer: B
Tremors are an early sign of lithium toxicity.
8.
Therapeutic communication involves:
A. Giving advice
B. Asking “why” questions
C. Active listening
D. Changing subject
Answer: C
Active listening builds trust and promotes expression.
9.
Exam. LATTEST UPDATE 2025-
2026
WITH VERRIFIED QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% RATED
1.
A client with major depression reports hopelessness. What is
the nurse’s priority?
A. Encourage socialization
B. Assess suicide risk
C. Administer antidepressants
D. Provide reassurance
Answer: B
Hopelessness is strongly associated with suicide risk, making
assessment the priority.
2.
,Which neurotransmitter is most associated with depression?
A. Dopamine
B. Serotonin
C. GABA
D. Acetylcholine
Answer: B
Low serotonin levels are linked to depressive symptoms.
3.
A client taking SSRIs reports insomnia. What is the best
instruction?
A. Take medication at night
B. Take medication in the morning
C. Stop medication
D. Double the dose
Answer: B
SSRIs can be activating; morning dosing reduces insomnia.
4.
Which symptom is characteristic of schizophrenia?
A. Flight of ideas
B. Delusions
,C. Euphoria
D. Phobias
Answer: B
Delusions are a positive symptom of schizophrenia.
5.
What is the priority nursing action for a client experiencing
hallucinations?
A. Ignore behavior
B. Encourage discussion of hallucination
C. Present reality
D. Agree with hallucination
Answer: C
Reality orientation helps reduce the impact of hallucinations.
6.
A client with bipolar disorder is in manic phase. Expected
behavior?
A. Withdrawal
B. Hyperactivity
C. Slow speech
D. Flat affect
, Answer: B
Mania is characterized by increased activity and energy.
7.
Lithium toxicity is suspected when the client reports:
A. Increased appetite
B. Tremors
C. Dry mouth
D. Constipation
Answer: B
Tremors are an early sign of lithium toxicity.
8.
Therapeutic communication involves:
A. Giving advice
B. Asking “why” questions
C. Active listening
D. Changing subject
Answer: C
Active listening builds trust and promotes expression.
9.
