PSYCHIATRIC NURSING ASSESSMENT AND
CARE EXAM SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ What does the acronym SOLER stand for in therapeutic
communication? Answer: Sit facing the patient, Open posture, Lean
toward, Eye contact, Relax.
◉ What are some non-therapeutic communication techniques to avoid?
Answer: Giving opinions or advice, false reassurance, asking 'why'
questions, changing the subject, arguing or defending, and dismissive
responses.
◉ How does stress affect the body? Answer: It affects the CNS,
cardiovascular, immune, GI, musculoskeletal, and integumentary
systems.
◉ What are general nursing interventions for anxiety disorders? Answer:
Calm environment, encourage verbalization, monitor vital signs, and
administer medications as ordered.
◉ What are immediate interventions for a patient experiencing a panic
attack? Answer: Stay with the patient, reduce stimuli, encourage slow
breathing, and document the episode.
,◉ What are the symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder? Answer:
Depressed mood or loss of pleasure for ≥2 weeks, fatigue, sleep/appetite
changes, feelings of guilt or worthlessness, and suicidal thoughts.
◉ What are the characteristics of mania in Bipolar Disorder? Answer:
Little sleep, pressured speech, impulsiveness, and grandiosity.
◉ What are the nursing focuses for patients with schizophrenia?
Answer: Safety, reality-based communication, and reducing stimuli.
◉ What are the traits of Borderline Personality Disorder? Answer:
Impulsiveness, fear of abandonment, mood swings, and splitting.
◉ What is the primary focus of care for patients with Alzheimer's
Disease? Answer: Safety, routine, simple instructions, and caregiver
support.
◉ What are the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal? Answer: Anxiety,
tremors, tachycardia, and seizures.
◉ What is Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs? Answer: Physiological →
Safety → Love/Belonging → Self-Esteem → Self-Actualization.
◉ What tasks are appropriate to delegate to UAPs? Answer: Tasks that
frequently recur, do not require nursing judgment, do not require
, complex application of the nursing process, are predictable, and have
minimal risk.
◉ What are standard precautions in infection control? Answer: Used for
the care of all clients to prevent direct contact with all body fluids.
◉ What is the purpose of assessment in nursing? Answer: To have a
relevant database for patient care and ongoing assessment of assigned
patients.
◉ What does the Braden Scale assess? Answer: Skin risk assessment.
◉ What are general risk factors for falls in patients? Answer: Age 70+,
history of falls, confusion, impaired memory, inability to follow
directions, visual impairment, physical weakness, and orthostatic
hypotension.
◉ What are some strategies for preventing falls? Answer: Keep
pathways clear, remove loose rugs, and provide adequate lighting.
◉ What is the significance of verifying allergies in patient assessments?
Answer: To prevent adverse reactions and ensure patient safety.
◉ What is the importance of checking electrical equipment before use?
Answer: To ensure safety and prevent accidents.
CARE EXAM SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ What does the acronym SOLER stand for in therapeutic
communication? Answer: Sit facing the patient, Open posture, Lean
toward, Eye contact, Relax.
◉ What are some non-therapeutic communication techniques to avoid?
Answer: Giving opinions or advice, false reassurance, asking 'why'
questions, changing the subject, arguing or defending, and dismissive
responses.
◉ How does stress affect the body? Answer: It affects the CNS,
cardiovascular, immune, GI, musculoskeletal, and integumentary
systems.
◉ What are general nursing interventions for anxiety disorders? Answer:
Calm environment, encourage verbalization, monitor vital signs, and
administer medications as ordered.
◉ What are immediate interventions for a patient experiencing a panic
attack? Answer: Stay with the patient, reduce stimuli, encourage slow
breathing, and document the episode.
,◉ What are the symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder? Answer:
Depressed mood or loss of pleasure for ≥2 weeks, fatigue, sleep/appetite
changes, feelings of guilt or worthlessness, and suicidal thoughts.
◉ What are the characteristics of mania in Bipolar Disorder? Answer:
Little sleep, pressured speech, impulsiveness, and grandiosity.
◉ What are the nursing focuses for patients with schizophrenia?
Answer: Safety, reality-based communication, and reducing stimuli.
◉ What are the traits of Borderline Personality Disorder? Answer:
Impulsiveness, fear of abandonment, mood swings, and splitting.
◉ What is the primary focus of care for patients with Alzheimer's
Disease? Answer: Safety, routine, simple instructions, and caregiver
support.
◉ What are the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal? Answer: Anxiety,
tremors, tachycardia, and seizures.
◉ What is Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs? Answer: Physiological →
Safety → Love/Belonging → Self-Esteem → Self-Actualization.
◉ What tasks are appropriate to delegate to UAPs? Answer: Tasks that
frequently recur, do not require nursing judgment, do not require
, complex application of the nursing process, are predictable, and have
minimal risk.
◉ What are standard precautions in infection control? Answer: Used for
the care of all clients to prevent direct contact with all body fluids.
◉ What is the purpose of assessment in nursing? Answer: To have a
relevant database for patient care and ongoing assessment of assigned
patients.
◉ What does the Braden Scale assess? Answer: Skin risk assessment.
◉ What are general risk factors for falls in patients? Answer: Age 70+,
history of falls, confusion, impaired memory, inability to follow
directions, visual impairment, physical weakness, and orthostatic
hypotension.
◉ What are some strategies for preventing falls? Answer: Keep
pathways clear, remove loose rugs, and provide adequate lighting.
◉ What is the significance of verifying allergies in patient assessments?
Answer: To prevent adverse reactions and ensure patient safety.
◉ What is the importance of checking electrical equipment before use?
Answer: To ensure safety and prevent accidents.
