Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing TEST BANK: 55+ NCLEX-Style Q&A with Rationales (2024 Edition)

TEST BANK (PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSING)

QUESTIONS 50+ | FORMAT: MULTIPLE CHOICE WITH
CORRECT ANSWER


1. What is a key symptom of major depressive disorder?
a. Flight of ideas
b. Grandiosity
c. Anhedonia
d. Pressured speech

Answer: c



2. Which therapy focuses on accepting thoughts without judgment and
committing to values-based actions?
a. CBT
b. DBT
c. ACT
d. MBT

Answer: c




3. A nurse administers haloperidol and observes muscle rigidity. What
condition should the nurse suspect?
a. Serotonin syndrome
b. Akathisia

, c. Tardive dyskinesia
d. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Answer: d



4. Which neurotransmitter is most associated with schizophrenia?
a. Acetylcholine
b. Dopamine
c. GABA
d. Serotonin
Answer: b




5. What is the priority nursing action for a suicidal client with a plan?
a. Reorient the client
b. Document the findings
c. Notify the care team immediately
d. Offer coping strategies
Answer: c



6. Which of the following is considered a negative symptom of schizophrenia?
a. Hallucinations
b. Delusions
c. Flat affect
d. Paranoia
Answer: c




7. Which class of drugs is typically prescribed for bipolar disorder?
a. SSRIs
b. Antipsychotics