NUR208 Mental Health Nursing
Midterm Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate for a
patient experiencing acute psychosis?
A. Minimizing external stimuli and providing reassurance
B. Encouraging group therapy participation
C. Offering cognitive behavioral therapy sessions
D. Allowing full autonomy in decision-making
ANS: A. Minimizing external stimuli and providing
reassurance
Rationale: Reducing stimuli and providing reassurance helps
stabilize the patient in acute psychosis.
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,2. What is the primary goal of therapeutic communication in
mental health nursing?
A. Diagnosing mental disorders
B. Establishing a trusting and therapeutic relationship
C. Documenting every interaction
D. Providing medications immediately
ANS: B. Establishing a trusting and therapeutic relationship
Rationale: Building trust enables effective communication and
supports mental health treatment.
3. Which neurotransmitter imbalance is most commonly
associated with depression?
A. Increased dopamine levels
B. Reduced serotonin levels
C. Elevated norepinephrine levels
D. Increased acetylcholine levels
ANS: B. Reduced serotonin levels
Rationale: Low serotonin levels are a key factor in the
pathophysiology of depression.
4. Which nursing intervention is most effective for a patient with
generalized anxiety disorder?
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, A. Encouraging avoidance of stress triggers
B. Teaching relaxation techniques and coping strategies
C. Permitting unlimited access to sedative medications
D. Restricting social interactions
ANS: B. Teaching relaxation techniques and coping
strategies
Rationale: Relaxation techniques and coping strategies
enhance self-management of anxiety symptoms.
5. What is the primary purpose of a mental status examination
(MSE)?
A. Assessing a patient’s physical fitness
B. Evaluating cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning
C. Determining family history of mental illness
D. Identifying preferred medications
ANS: B. Evaluating cognitive, emotional, and behavioral
functioning
Rationale: MSE provides a comprehensive evaluation of the
patient’s mental health status.
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Midterm Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate for a
patient experiencing acute psychosis?
A. Minimizing external stimuli and providing reassurance
B. Encouraging group therapy participation
C. Offering cognitive behavioral therapy sessions
D. Allowing full autonomy in decision-making
ANS: A. Minimizing external stimuli and providing
reassurance
Rationale: Reducing stimuli and providing reassurance helps
stabilize the patient in acute psychosis.
©2025
,2. What is the primary goal of therapeutic communication in
mental health nursing?
A. Diagnosing mental disorders
B. Establishing a trusting and therapeutic relationship
C. Documenting every interaction
D. Providing medications immediately
ANS: B. Establishing a trusting and therapeutic relationship
Rationale: Building trust enables effective communication and
supports mental health treatment.
3. Which neurotransmitter imbalance is most commonly
associated with depression?
A. Increased dopamine levels
B. Reduced serotonin levels
C. Elevated norepinephrine levels
D. Increased acetylcholine levels
ANS: B. Reduced serotonin levels
Rationale: Low serotonin levels are a key factor in the
pathophysiology of depression.
4. Which nursing intervention is most effective for a patient with
generalized anxiety disorder?
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, A. Encouraging avoidance of stress triggers
B. Teaching relaxation techniques and coping strategies
C. Permitting unlimited access to sedative medications
D. Restricting social interactions
ANS: B. Teaching relaxation techniques and coping
strategies
Rationale: Relaxation techniques and coping strategies
enhance self-management of anxiety symptoms.
5. What is the primary purpose of a mental status examination
(MSE)?
A. Assessing a patient’s physical fitness
B. Evaluating cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning
C. Determining family history of mental illness
D. Identifying preferred medications
ANS: B. Evaluating cognitive, emotional, and behavioral
functioning
Rationale: MSE provides a comprehensive evaluation of the
patient’s mental health status.
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