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NURS 6202 Midterm Exam Questions &
Answers, Updated 2026/2027 Edition
Comprehensive Examination Question Bank • In-Depth Rationales • Concept Mapping
TOTAL QUESTIONS EXAM TOPICS RATIONALES
175 Questions 11 Modules 100% Verified
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 175 verified questions with correct answers focused on key concepts in psychology
and neuroscience. Each item pairs a question with its answer, providing essential knowledge for
understanding psychiatric disorders, neurological conditions, and their treatments, making it suitable for exam
preparation and course review.
EXAM BLUEPRINT & TOPIC DISTRIBUTION
Systematic breakdown of subject domains and exam coverage.
Topic Module Scope & Core Focus Questions Share (%)
This topic covers various psychiatric conditions, their
Psychiatric Disorders symptoms, and treatments. 16 Qs 9.1%
This topic addresses neurological disorders and their
Neurological Conditions associated symptoms and treatments. 16 Qs 9.1%
This topic focuses on types of seizures, their characteristics,
Seizure Disorders and management strategies. 16 Qs 9.1%
Immunology and This topic explores immune responses, types of
Hypersensitivity hypersensitivity, and their clinical implications. 16 Qs 9.1%
Endocrine and Metabolic This topic includes discussions on metabolic diseases and
Disorders hormonal imbalances. 16 Qs 9.1%
This topic examines various heart-related conditions including
Cardiovascular Disorders their symptoms and treatments. 16 Qs 9.1%
This topic focuses on different pain syndromes and their
Pain Management management approaches. 16 Qs 9.1%
Cognitive and Behavioral This topic delves into the neural basis of cognitive functions
Neuroscience and behavioral patterns. 16 Qs 9.1%
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This topic discusses various treatment options for psychiatric
Treatment Modalities and neurological disorders. 16 Qs 9.1%
Developmental and Aging This topic considers the impact of aging and developmental
Considerations stages on health conditions. 16 Qs 9.1%
This topic provides insights into the structure and function of
Neuroanatomy the nervous system. 15 Qs 8.6%
Total Exam Coverage 11 Integrated Topic Modules 175 Qs 100.0%
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TOPIC 1: PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS
16 Questions • 9.1% of Exam • This topic covers various psychiatric conditions, their symptoms, and treatments.
QUESTION 1
Perseveration
Correct Answer: Repetition of a response or behavior despite changing stimuli.
Common in neuro d/o **pt may stay on a topic
ex) I never have trouble sleeping. I never have trouble pooping.
QUESTION 2
Alogia
Correct Answer: A decrease in speech or speech content; a symptom of schizophrenia. Also known as
poverty of speech.
QUESTION 3
Phantom limb pain
Correct Answer: Pain in a limb that no longer exists.
QUESTION 4
OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
Correct Answer: Disorder consisting of unwanted, repetitive thoughts and actions (childhood or early
adulthood)
QUESTION 5
Depression
Correct Answer: A prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness x2 weeks (PHQ9) (women)
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QUESTION 6
Schizophrenia
Correct Answer: A psychological disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech,
and/or diminished, inappropriate emotional expression (prenatal exposure to infx, late adolescence)
QUESTION 7
Bipolar disorder
Correct Answer: A mood disorder in which the person alternates between the hopelessness and lethargy of
depression and the overexcited state of mania. (substance abuse, onset early teens/late adulthood)
QUESTION 8
Tension headache
Figure Q8: Reference Image
Correct Answer: Pain is like a band squeezing the head.
QUESTION 9
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Correct Answer: "Worst headache of my life" sudden, severe HA & neck stiffness. **CT.
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NURS 6202 Midterm Exam Questions &
Answers, Updated 2026/2027 Edition
Comprehensive Examination Question Bank • In-Depth Rationales • Concept Mapping
TOTAL QUESTIONS EXAM TOPICS RATIONALES
175 Questions 11 Modules 100% Verified
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 175 verified questions with correct answers focused on key concepts in psychology
and neuroscience. Each item pairs a question with its answer, providing essential knowledge for
understanding psychiatric disorders, neurological conditions, and their treatments, making it suitable for exam
preparation and course review.
EXAM BLUEPRINT & TOPIC DISTRIBUTION
Systematic breakdown of subject domains and exam coverage.
Topic Module Scope & Core Focus Questions Share (%)
This topic covers various psychiatric conditions, their
Psychiatric Disorders symptoms, and treatments. 16 Qs 9.1%
This topic addresses neurological disorders and their
Neurological Conditions associated symptoms and treatments. 16 Qs 9.1%
This topic focuses on types of seizures, their characteristics,
Seizure Disorders and management strategies. 16 Qs 9.1%
Immunology and This topic explores immune responses, types of
Hypersensitivity hypersensitivity, and their clinical implications. 16 Qs 9.1%
Endocrine and Metabolic This topic includes discussions on metabolic diseases and
Disorders hormonal imbalances. 16 Qs 9.1%
This topic examines various heart-related conditions including
Cardiovascular Disorders their symptoms and treatments. 16 Qs 9.1%
This topic focuses on different pain syndromes and their
Pain Management management approaches. 16 Qs 9.1%
Cognitive and Behavioral This topic delves into the neural basis of cognitive functions
Neuroscience and behavioral patterns. 16 Qs 9.1%
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This topic discusses various treatment options for psychiatric
Treatment Modalities and neurological disorders. 16 Qs 9.1%
Developmental and Aging This topic considers the impact of aging and developmental
Considerations stages on health conditions. 16 Qs 9.1%
This topic provides insights into the structure and function of
Neuroanatomy the nervous system. 15 Qs 8.6%
Total Exam Coverage 11 Integrated Topic Modules 175 Qs 100.0%
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TOPIC 1: PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS
16 Questions • 9.1% of Exam • This topic covers various psychiatric conditions, their symptoms, and treatments.
QUESTION 1
Perseveration
Correct Answer: Repetition of a response or behavior despite changing stimuli.
Common in neuro d/o **pt may stay on a topic
ex) I never have trouble sleeping. I never have trouble pooping.
QUESTION 2
Alogia
Correct Answer: A decrease in speech or speech content; a symptom of schizophrenia. Also known as
poverty of speech.
QUESTION 3
Phantom limb pain
Correct Answer: Pain in a limb that no longer exists.
QUESTION 4
OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
Correct Answer: Disorder consisting of unwanted, repetitive thoughts and actions (childhood or early
adulthood)
QUESTION 5
Depression
Correct Answer: A prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness x2 weeks (PHQ9) (women)
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QUESTION 6
Schizophrenia
Correct Answer: A psychological disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech,
and/or diminished, inappropriate emotional expression (prenatal exposure to infx, late adolescence)
QUESTION 7
Bipolar disorder
Correct Answer: A mood disorder in which the person alternates between the hopelessness and lethargy of
depression and the overexcited state of mania. (substance abuse, onset early teens/late adulthood)
QUESTION 8
Tension headache
Figure Q8: Reference Image
Correct Answer: Pain is like a band squeezing the head.
QUESTION 9
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Correct Answer: "Worst headache of my life" sudden, severe HA & neck stiffness. **CT.
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