Looking to test your knowledge of mental health? Check out this free comprehensive multiple-choice mock test featuring 30 questions and answers. Perfect for nursing exam preparation or anyone interested in psychiatric nursing, these questions cover a range of disorders, interventions, and medications. From schizophrenia to anxiety disorders, personality disorders to eating disorders, this test will challenge your understanding of mental health concepts. Whether you’re a nursing student or a healthcare professional, this mental health test provides an opportunity to assess your knowledge and review key topics. Enhance your understanding with these free practice questions and expand your expertise in mental health.
Subject: Psychiatric Nursing
Time: 45 Minutes
1. A client diagnosed with schizophrenia is experiencing negative symptoms. Which symptom is considered a negative symptom of schizophrenia?
A. Hallucinations
B. Disorganized speech
C. Flat affect
D. Agitation
2. The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with depression?
A. Dopamine
B. Serotonin
C. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
D. Glutamate
3. A client diagnosed with bipolar disorder is experiencing a manic episode. Which intervention is most appropriate?
A. Provide a structured and calm environment
B. Administer a sedative medication to promote sleep
C. Encourage the client to engage in stimulating activities
D. Implement strict discipline and punishment
4. The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Which symptom is commonly associated with PTSD?
A. Social withdrawal
B. Obsessions and compulsions
C. Panic attacks
D. Intrusive memories and flashbacks
5. A client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder is exhibiting self-destructive behaviors and impulsivity. Which intervention is most appropriate?
A. Establish clear boundaries and limits
B. Encourage the client to explore traumatic memories
C. Administer antipsychotic medication to manage impulsivity
D. Restrict the client’s access to personal belongings
6. The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which characteristic is commonly associated with ADHD?
A. Excessive worry and fear
B. Hyperactivity and impulsivity
C. Preoccupation with physical symptoms
D. Lack of empathy and disregard for others’ rights
7. A client diagnosed with bulimia nervosa engages in recurrent episodes of binge-eating followed by inappropriate compensatory behaviors. Which intervention is most appropriate?
A. Encourage the client to establish a regular eating pattern
B. Teach the client relaxation techniques to manage anxiety
C. Administer an appetite suppressant medication
D. Restrict the client’s access to food
8. The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder. Which behavior is commonly associated with this disorder?
A. Fear of social situations and avoidance
B. Preoccupation with physical appearance
C. Impulsivity and disregard for others’ rights
D. Preoccupation with orderliness and perfectionism
9. A client diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) experiences excessive worry and anxiety about various aspects of life. Which intervention is most appropriate?
A. Teach relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation
B. Administer a stimulant medication to increase energy levels
C. Encourage the client to confront feared situations and thoughts
D. Restrict the client’s access to potential stressors
10. The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with schizophrenia who is experiencing auditory hallucinations. Which intervention is most appropriate?
A. Encourage the client to confront the voices directly
B. Ignore the hallucinations to decrease reinforcement
C. Provide distraction techniques to redirect the client’s attention
D. Administer antipsychotic medication immediately
11. The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder (DID). Which symptom is commonly associated with DID?
A. Excessive worry and fear
B. Preoccupation with physical symptoms
C. Presence of multiple identities or personalities
D. Intrusive memories and flashbacks
12. A client diagnosed with alcohol use disorder is experiencing withdrawal symptoms. Which medication is commonly used to manage alcohol withdrawal?
A. Naloxone
B. Clonidine
C. Disulfiram
D. Chlordiazepoxide
13. The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with anorexia nervosa who has a severely low body weight. Which intervention is the priority?
A. Administer intravenous fluids to correct dehydration
B. Provide a balanced meal plan to promote weight gain
C. Monitor vital signs and cardiac function closely
D. Encourage the client to participate in group therapy sessions
14. A client diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) experiences recurrent intrusive thoughts about contamination. Which intervention is most appropriate?
A. Encourage the client to confront the irrational thoughts and resist the rituals
B. Provide exposure therapy to desensitize the client to the feared situations
C. Administer anxiolytic medication to alleviate anxiety symptoms
D. Restrict the client’s access to potential contaminants
15. The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with major depressive disorder who is prescribed selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). The nurse should educate the client about which potential side effect of SSRIs?
A. Weight gain
B. Dry mouth
C. Hypertension
D. Sexual dysfunction
16. A client diagnosed with schizophrenia is prescribed risperidone. The nurse should monitor the client for which potential side effect?
A. Sedation
B. Orthostatic hypotension
C. Urinary retention
D. Tardive dyskinesia
17. The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with panic disorder. Which intervention is most appropriate during a panic attack?
A. Encourage the client to breathe into a paper bag
B. Administer a sedative medication to calm the client
C. Provide reassurance and a calm presence
D. Restrict the client’s movement to prevent injury
18. A client diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder exhibits a grandiose sense of self-importance and a lack of empathy. Which intervention is most appropriate?
A. Provide clear and consistent boundaries
B. Encourage the client to explore underlying insecurities
C. Administer antipsychotic medication to manage grandiosity
D. Restrict the client’s access to personal belongings
19. The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with conduct disorder who exhibits aggressive and destructive behavior. Which intervention is most appropriate?
A. Establish clear rules and consequences
B. Encourage the client to express feelings in a safe manner
C. Administer a sedative medication to manage aggression
D. Restrict the client’s access to personal belongings
20. A client diagnosed with dissociative amnesia experiences memory loss that is not due to a medical condition. Which intervention is most appropriate?
A. Provide grounding techniques to stay present in the current moment
B. Encourage the client to explore traumatic memories
C. Administer antipsychotic medication to manage dissociative symptoms
D. Restrict the client’s access to personal belongings
21. The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with major depressive disorder who is at risk for suicide. Which intervention is the priority?
A. Maintain close observation and ensure a safe environment
B. Administer antidepressant medication to elevate mood
C. Encourage the client to participate in group therapy sessions
D. Restrict the client’s access to personal belongings
22. A client diagnosed with schizophrenia is prescribed olanzapine. The nurse should monitor the client for which potential side effect?
A. Weight gain
B. Extrapyramidal symptoms
C. Hypertension
D. Sedation
23. The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with avoidant personality disorder. Which characteristic is commonly associated with avoidant personality disorder?
A. Impulsivity and self-destructive behaviors
B. Fear of social situations and avoidance
C. Preoccupation with orderliness and perfectionism
D. Excessive worry and fear
24. A client diagnosed with bipolar disorder is experiencing a depressive episode. Which medication is commonly prescribed to manage the depressive symptoms?
A. Quetiapine
B. Lithium
C. Fluoxetine
D. Haloperidol
25. The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with delirium. Which intervention is most appropriate for managing delirium?
A. Provide a quiet and calm environment
B. Administer a sedative medication to promote sleep
C. Encourage the client to engage in stimulating activities
D. Implement strict discipline and punishment
26. A client diagnosed with phobic disorder has an intense fear of flying. Which intervention is most appropriate?
A. Encourage the client to confront the feared situation gradually
B. Provide exposure therapy to desensitize the client to the feared situation
C. Administer anxiolytic medication to alleviate anxiety symptoms
D. Restrict the client’s access to potential triggers
27. The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder who exhibits odd beliefs and eccentric behavior. Which intervention is most appropriate?
A. Establish a therapeutic alliance and provide a supportive environment
B. Encourage the client to confront underlying fears and insecurities
C. Administer antipsychotic medication to manage eccentric behavior
D. Restrict the client’s access to personal belongings
28. A client diagnosed with bulimia nervosa engages in episodes of binge-eating followed by purging behaviors. Which intervention is most appropriate?
A. Encourage the client to establish a regular eating pattern
B. Teach the client coping skills to manage stress and anxiety
C. Administer an appetite suppressant medication
D. Restrict the client’s access to food
29. The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with avoidant personality disorder who struggles with low self-esteem and fear of rejection. Which intervention is most appropriate?
A. Provide a supportive and nonjudgmental environment
B. Encourage the client to confront fears and insecurities directly
C. Administer antipsychotic medication to manage social anxiety
D. Restrict the client’s access to personal belongings
30. A client diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) experiences nightmares and intrusive memories related to a traumatic event. Which intervention is most appropriate?
A. Teach relaxation techniques to manage anxiety and promote sleep
B. Administer a sedative medication to decrease nightmares
C. Encourage the client to confront the traumatic memories directly
D. Restrict the client’s access to potential triggers
Answers:
- C
- B
- A
- D
- A
- B
- A
- C
- A
- D
- C
- D
- C
- B
- D
- D
- C
- A
- A
- A
- A
- A
- B
- C
- A
- B
- A
- B
- A
- A