INTRODUCTORY MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
4TH EDITION ACTUAL EXAMINATION TEST
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
◉ What is the role of empathy in therapeutic communication?
Answer: To understand and share the feelings of the patient,
fostering a supportive environment.
◉ What are some nursing interventions for anxiety-related
disorders?
Answer: Provide a calm milieu, communicate clearly, document
behavior changes, and promote relaxation methods.
◉ What are the signs of a panic attack?
Answer: Fear of losing control, nausea, chest pain, shaking, and
feeling faint.
◉ What is the purpose of suicide precautions in psychiatric nursing?
Answer: To ensure the safety of patients who may exhibit suicidal
thoughts or behaviors.
◉ What is illness anxiety disorder?
, Answer: A condition where a person is excessively worried about
having a serious illness despite medical reassurance.
◉ What is Social Phobia also known as?
Answer: Social Anxiety Disorder
◉ What is a common reaction of individuals with Social Phobia?
Answer: Avoiding social situations due to fear of humiliation or
negative judgment.
◉ What is a key diagnostic criterion for Social Phobia?
Answer: Displaying notable anxiety and fear in social situations.
◉ What is a common self-medication method for individuals with
Social Phobia?
Answer: Using alcohol and/or drugs.
◉ What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
Answer: A response to an unexpected emotional or physical trauma
that could not be controlled.
◉ What are common symptoms of PTSD?
4TH EDITION ACTUAL EXAMINATION TEST
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
◉ What is the role of empathy in therapeutic communication?
Answer: To understand and share the feelings of the patient,
fostering a supportive environment.
◉ What are some nursing interventions for anxiety-related
disorders?
Answer: Provide a calm milieu, communicate clearly, document
behavior changes, and promote relaxation methods.
◉ What are the signs of a panic attack?
Answer: Fear of losing control, nausea, chest pain, shaking, and
feeling faint.
◉ What is the purpose of suicide precautions in psychiatric nursing?
Answer: To ensure the safety of patients who may exhibit suicidal
thoughts or behaviors.
◉ What is illness anxiety disorder?
, Answer: A condition where a person is excessively worried about
having a serious illness despite medical reassurance.
◉ What is Social Phobia also known as?
Answer: Social Anxiety Disorder
◉ What is a common reaction of individuals with Social Phobia?
Answer: Avoiding social situations due to fear of humiliation or
negative judgment.
◉ What is a key diagnostic criterion for Social Phobia?
Answer: Displaying notable anxiety and fear in social situations.
◉ What is a common self-medication method for individuals with
Social Phobia?
Answer: Using alcohol and/or drugs.
◉ What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
Answer: A response to an unexpected emotional or physical trauma
that could not be controlled.
◉ What are common symptoms of PTSD?
