NRNP 6665 Final Exam 2 Versions,
200 Q & A, Latest
Questions 1-20
Question 1: An illness of symptoms or deficits that affect voluntary motor or sensory
functions, which suggest another medical condition but that is judged to be caused by
psychological factors because the illness is preceded by conflicts or other stressors is
known as which of the following?
A. Conversion Disorder
B. Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder
C. Somatic Symptom Disorder
D. Factitious Disorder
Answer: B. Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder
Rationale: Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder (formerly known as Conversion
Disorder) involves neurological symptoms such as weakness, movement disorders, or
sensory symptoms that cannot be explained by a medical condition. These symptoms
are believed to be associated with psychological factors, such as conflicts or stressors.
Option A is an outdated term, while Options C and D refer to other somatic symptom-
related disorders .
,Question 2: A condition characterized by the person giving approximate answers, with
clouding of consciousness, frequently accompanied by hallucinations or other
dissociative, somatoform or conversion symptoms is known as which of the following?
A. Ganser Syndrome
B. Dissociative Identity Disorder
C. Schizophrenia
D. Delirium
Answer: A. Ganser Syndrome
Rationale: Ganser Syndrome is characterized by giving approximate answers (often
called "vorbeireden"), clouding of consciousness, and may include hallucinations or
other dissociative symptoms. It is often associated with severe psychological stress or as
a response to trauma .
Question 3: Which of the following can cause delirium? Check all that apply.
A. Polypharmacy
B. Sleep deprivation
C. Admission/transfer/discharge from a healthcare facility
D. None of the above
Answer: A, B, and C
Rationale: Delirium is an acute neuropsychiatric syndrome that can be triggered by
multiple factors including polypharmacy (especially in older adults), sleep deprivation,
and environmental changes such as admission, transfer, or discharge from a healthcare
facility. These are known precipitating factors for delirium .
,Question 4: Acute withdrawal from alcohol represents which type of clinical problem in
psychosomatic medicine?
A. Psychiatric symptoms secondary to a medical condition
B. Psychiatric symptoms as a reaction to a medical condition or treatment
C. Psychiatric complications of medical conditions and treatment
D. Medical complications of psychiatric conditions or treatments
Answer: D. Medical complications of psychiatric conditions or treatments
Rationale: Acute alcohol withdrawal represents a medical complication arising from a
psychiatric condition (alcohol use disorder). The withdrawal syndrome can be life-
threatening and requires medical management, making it a medical complication of a
psychiatric condition or its treatment .
Question 5: The principal theoretician to bring psyche and soma together was which of
the following?
A. Sigmund Freud
B. Carl Jung
C. Wilhelm Reich
D. Eric Kandel
Answer: A. Sigmund Freud
Rationale: Sigmund Freud is renowned for his work in psychoanalysis, which integrates
the psychological (psyche) and the physical (soma). He pioneered theories that explored
how unconscious processes influence physical symptoms .
, Question 6: Which of the following would not be included in the treatment plan for a
patient with illness anxiety disorder?
A. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
B. Exploratory Invasive Procedures to Obtain Diagnosis
C. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
D. Reassurance and supportive therapy
Answer: B. Exploratory Invasive Procedures to Obtain Diagnosis
Rationale: Exploratory invasive procedures are NOT recommended for illness anxiety
disorder as they can reinforce the patient's belief that something is physically wrong.
Treatment should focus on CBT, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and appropriate
reassurance without unnecessary medical testing .
Question 7: Which of the following is consistent with current literature about the
relationship between obstetrical complications and autism spectrum disorders (ASD)?
A. Research proves there is a positive correlation between obstetrical complications and
ASD
B. There is no relationship between obstetrical complications and ASD
C. Obstetrical complications are the sole cause of ASD
D. Research shows a negative correlation between obstetrical complications and ASD
Answer: A. Research proves there is a positive correlation between obstetrical
complications and ASD
Rationale: Current literature supports a positive correlation between obstetrical
complications and the development of autism spectrum disorders. However, it is
important to note that this is an association, and obstetrical complications are
considered one of multiple contributing factors rather than a sole cause .
200 Q & A, Latest
Questions 1-20
Question 1: An illness of symptoms or deficits that affect voluntary motor or sensory
functions, which suggest another medical condition but that is judged to be caused by
psychological factors because the illness is preceded by conflicts or other stressors is
known as which of the following?
A. Conversion Disorder
B. Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder
C. Somatic Symptom Disorder
D. Factitious Disorder
Answer: B. Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder
Rationale: Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder (formerly known as Conversion
Disorder) involves neurological symptoms such as weakness, movement disorders, or
sensory symptoms that cannot be explained by a medical condition. These symptoms
are believed to be associated with psychological factors, such as conflicts or stressors.
Option A is an outdated term, while Options C and D refer to other somatic symptom-
related disorders .
,Question 2: A condition characterized by the person giving approximate answers, with
clouding of consciousness, frequently accompanied by hallucinations or other
dissociative, somatoform or conversion symptoms is known as which of the following?
A. Ganser Syndrome
B. Dissociative Identity Disorder
C. Schizophrenia
D. Delirium
Answer: A. Ganser Syndrome
Rationale: Ganser Syndrome is characterized by giving approximate answers (often
called "vorbeireden"), clouding of consciousness, and may include hallucinations or
other dissociative symptoms. It is often associated with severe psychological stress or as
a response to trauma .
Question 3: Which of the following can cause delirium? Check all that apply.
A. Polypharmacy
B. Sleep deprivation
C. Admission/transfer/discharge from a healthcare facility
D. None of the above
Answer: A, B, and C
Rationale: Delirium is an acute neuropsychiatric syndrome that can be triggered by
multiple factors including polypharmacy (especially in older adults), sleep deprivation,
and environmental changes such as admission, transfer, or discharge from a healthcare
facility. These are known precipitating factors for delirium .
,Question 4: Acute withdrawal from alcohol represents which type of clinical problem in
psychosomatic medicine?
A. Psychiatric symptoms secondary to a medical condition
B. Psychiatric symptoms as a reaction to a medical condition or treatment
C. Psychiatric complications of medical conditions and treatment
D. Medical complications of psychiatric conditions or treatments
Answer: D. Medical complications of psychiatric conditions or treatments
Rationale: Acute alcohol withdrawal represents a medical complication arising from a
psychiatric condition (alcohol use disorder). The withdrawal syndrome can be life-
threatening and requires medical management, making it a medical complication of a
psychiatric condition or its treatment .
Question 5: The principal theoretician to bring psyche and soma together was which of
the following?
A. Sigmund Freud
B. Carl Jung
C. Wilhelm Reich
D. Eric Kandel
Answer: A. Sigmund Freud
Rationale: Sigmund Freud is renowned for his work in psychoanalysis, which integrates
the psychological (psyche) and the physical (soma). He pioneered theories that explored
how unconscious processes influence physical symptoms .
, Question 6: Which of the following would not be included in the treatment plan for a
patient with illness anxiety disorder?
A. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
B. Exploratory Invasive Procedures to Obtain Diagnosis
C. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
D. Reassurance and supportive therapy
Answer: B. Exploratory Invasive Procedures to Obtain Diagnosis
Rationale: Exploratory invasive procedures are NOT recommended for illness anxiety
disorder as they can reinforce the patient's belief that something is physically wrong.
Treatment should focus on CBT, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and appropriate
reassurance without unnecessary medical testing .
Question 7: Which of the following is consistent with current literature about the
relationship between obstetrical complications and autism spectrum disorders (ASD)?
A. Research proves there is a positive correlation between obstetrical complications and
ASD
B. There is no relationship between obstetrical complications and ASD
C. Obstetrical complications are the sole cause of ASD
D. Research shows a negative correlation between obstetrical complications and ASD
Answer: A. Research proves there is a positive correlation between obstetrical
complications and ASD
Rationale: Current literature supports a positive correlation between obstetrical
complications and the development of autism spectrum disorders. However, it is
important to note that this is an association, and obstetrical complications are
considered one of multiple contributing factors rather than a sole cause .
