TEST BANK FOR PSYCHIATRIC ADVANCED
PRACTICE NURSING: A BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL
FOUNDATION 1ST EDITION PERESE TEST BANK
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) Q7A 2027 |INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which component of the biopsychosocial model refers
primarily to neurochemical and genetic factors?
A. Biological
B. Psychological
C. Social
D. Cultural
Correct answer: A. Biological
Rationale: The biological domain includes genetics,
neurochemistry, physiology, brain structure, and other physical
contributors to psychiatric conditions.
2. What is the primary purpose of a comprehensive psychiatric
assessment?
A. To immediately prescribe medication
B. To establish a diagnostic formulation and treatment plan
C. To determine insurance eligibility
D. To eliminate the need for collateral information
,Correct answer: B. To establish a diagnostic formulation and
treatment plan
Rationale: A comprehensive assessment integrates symptoms,
history, mental status, medical factors, psychosocial factors,
and safety concerns.
3. Which finding is part of the mental status examination?
A. Serum sodium level
B. Family medical history
C. Thought process
D. Childhood vaccination history
Correct answer: C. Thought process
Rationale: Thought process is assessed during the mental
status examination along with appearance, behavior, mood,
affect, cognition, perception, and insight.
4. A patient reports feeling sad most days for several weeks.
Which additional finding would most strongly support a
depressive syndrome?
A. Increased goal-directed activity
B. Decreased need for sleep
C. Loss of interest in previously enjoyable activities
D. Rapid speech
,Correct answer: C. Loss of interest in previously enjoyable
activities
Rationale: Anhedonia, or diminished interest or pleasure, is a
core feature of depressive disorders.
5. Which neurotransmitter is strongly associated with the
regulation of mood, anxiety, and several psychiatric
disorders?
A. Serotonin
B. Hemoglobin
C. Insulin
D. Calcium
Correct answer: A. Serotonin
Rationale: Serotonin participates in mood, anxiety, sleep,
appetite, and other functions and is a major target of several
psychotropic medications.
6. Which assessment is essential when evaluating a patient
with possible suicidal ideation?
A. Favorite foods
B. Access to lethal means
C. Preferred television programs
D. Employment history only
Correct answer: B. Access to lethal means
, Rationale: Evaluation of suicidal risk should include thoughts,
intent, plan, means, previous attempts, protective factors, and
other relevant risk factors.
7. Which statement best demonstrates therapeutic
communication?
A. “You should stop worrying about it.”
B. “Everything will definitely be fine.”
C. “Tell me more about what you have been experiencing.”
D. “I know exactly how you feel.”
Correct answer: C. “Tell me more about what you have been
experiencing.”
Rationale: Open-ended questions encourage patients to
describe their experiences without imposing assumptions.
8. Which neurotransmitter is particularly important in
psychotic symptoms and is a major target of antipsychotic
treatment?
A. Dopamine
B. Melatonin
C. Cortisol
D. Thyroxine
Correct answer: A. Dopamine
PRACTICE NURSING: A BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL
FOUNDATION 1ST EDITION PERESE TEST BANK
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) Q7A 2027 |INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which component of the biopsychosocial model refers
primarily to neurochemical and genetic factors?
A. Biological
B. Psychological
C. Social
D. Cultural
Correct answer: A. Biological
Rationale: The biological domain includes genetics,
neurochemistry, physiology, brain structure, and other physical
contributors to psychiatric conditions.
2. What is the primary purpose of a comprehensive psychiatric
assessment?
A. To immediately prescribe medication
B. To establish a diagnostic formulation and treatment plan
C. To determine insurance eligibility
D. To eliminate the need for collateral information
,Correct answer: B. To establish a diagnostic formulation and
treatment plan
Rationale: A comprehensive assessment integrates symptoms,
history, mental status, medical factors, psychosocial factors,
and safety concerns.
3. Which finding is part of the mental status examination?
A. Serum sodium level
B. Family medical history
C. Thought process
D. Childhood vaccination history
Correct answer: C. Thought process
Rationale: Thought process is assessed during the mental
status examination along with appearance, behavior, mood,
affect, cognition, perception, and insight.
4. A patient reports feeling sad most days for several weeks.
Which additional finding would most strongly support a
depressive syndrome?
A. Increased goal-directed activity
B. Decreased need for sleep
C. Loss of interest in previously enjoyable activities
D. Rapid speech
,Correct answer: C. Loss of interest in previously enjoyable
activities
Rationale: Anhedonia, or diminished interest or pleasure, is a
core feature of depressive disorders.
5. Which neurotransmitter is strongly associated with the
regulation of mood, anxiety, and several psychiatric
disorders?
A. Serotonin
B. Hemoglobin
C. Insulin
D. Calcium
Correct answer: A. Serotonin
Rationale: Serotonin participates in mood, anxiety, sleep,
appetite, and other functions and is a major target of several
psychotropic medications.
6. Which assessment is essential when evaluating a patient
with possible suicidal ideation?
A. Favorite foods
B. Access to lethal means
C. Preferred television programs
D. Employment history only
Correct answer: B. Access to lethal means
, Rationale: Evaluation of suicidal risk should include thoughts,
intent, plan, means, previous attempts, protective factors, and
other relevant risk factors.
7. Which statement best demonstrates therapeutic
communication?
A. “You should stop worrying about it.”
B. “Everything will definitely be fine.”
C. “Tell me more about what you have been experiencing.”
D. “I know exactly how you feel.”
Correct answer: C. “Tell me more about what you have been
experiencing.”
Rationale: Open-ended questions encourage patients to
describe their experiences without imposing assumptions.
8. Which neurotransmitter is particularly important in
psychotic symptoms and is a major target of antipsychotic
treatment?
A. Dopamine
B. Melatonin
C. Cortisol
D. Thyroxine
Correct answer: A. Dopamine
