Mental Health Nursing 1 mark questions

Mental Health Nursing 1 mark questions

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  Mental Health NursingI & II B.Sc Nursing 6th Semester — Fill in the Blanks with Answers (Q1–100) 1. Mental health is defined by WHO (World Health Organization). 2. The founder of modern psychiatry is Philippe Pinel. 3. The founder of psychoanalysis is Sigmund Freud. 4. Prevention of mental illness before it occurs is called Primary prevention. 5. The first step of the nursing process is Assessment. 6. The WHO defines health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. 7. The goal of mental hygiene is to promote mental health. 8. The nurse–patient relationship should be therapeutic. 9. Community mental health focuses on community-based care. 10. Emotional stability is a characteristic of a mentally healthy person. 11. The first phase of the therapeutic relationship is the Orientation phase. 12. The longest phase of the therapeutic relationship is the Working phase. 13. The final phase is the Termination phase. 14. Understanding another person's feelings is called Empathy. 15. Repeating the patient's feelings is called Reflection. 16. "Tell me more" is an example of Exploring. 17. Giving false reassurance is non-therapeutic communication. 18. Keeping patient information private is called Confidentiality. 19. Facial expression is an example of non-verbal communication. 20. Active ___ is an essential communication skill. listening. 21. MSE stands for Mental Status Examination. 22. Hallucination is a disorder of Perception. 23. Delusion is a disorder of Thought content. 24. Orientation is assessed for time, place and person. 25. Immediate memory can be tested using digit span. 26. Awareness of illness is called Insight. 27. Sustained emotional state is called Mood. 28. Observable emotional expression is called Affect. 29. Judgment is assessed using hypothetical situations.
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  30. Appearance, behaviorand speech are assessed during general observation. 31. The most common hallucination in schizophrenia is Auditory hallucination. 32. Delusion of persecution means believing others want to harm the patient. 33. Flat affect is a negative symptom. 34. Hallucinations are positive symptoms. 35. Haloperidol is an antipsychotic drug. 36. Clozapine may cause Agranulocytosis. 37. EPS stands for Extrapyramidal Symptoms. 38. Risperidone is an atypical antipsychotic. 39. Creating new words is called Neologism. 40. Repeating another person's words is called Echolalia. 41. Word salad is a disorder of speech. 42. Catatonia mainly affects motor activity. 43. The priority nursing intervention is maintaining safety. 44. Reality orientation is useful in psychotic patients. 45. Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder. 46. Elevated mood is seen in Mania. 47. Persistent sadness is a symptom of Depression. 48. Lithium is used to treat Bipolar disorder. 49. Therapeutic serum lithium level is 0.6–1.2 mEq/L. 50. The greatest risk in severe depression is Suicide. 51. Grandiosity is seen in Mania. 52. ECT is commonly indicated in severe Depression. 53. Fluoxetine belongs to the SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) group of antidepressants. 54. The priority nursing care for suicidal patients is ensuring Safety. 55. Bipolar disorder has episodes of mania and Depression. 56. Decreased need for sleep is common in Mania. 57. Hopelessness is commonly associated with Depression. 58. Mood stabilizers are mainly used for Bipolar disorder. 59. Antidepressants should be used cautiously in Bipolar disorder. 60. Suicide assessment is essential in patients with Depression.
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  61. Excessive persistentworry is seen in Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). 62. A panic attack usually peaks within 10 minutes. 63. Fear of open places is called Agoraphobia. 64. Intrusive repetitive thoughts are called Obsessions. 65. Repetitive actions performed to reduce anxiety are called Compulsions. 66. First-line drugs for OCD are SSRIs. 67. PTSD develops after exposure to a traumatic event. 68. Re-experiencing a traumatic event is called a Flashback. 69. The most effective therapy for phobia is Systematic desensitization. 70. Diazepam belongs to the Benzodiazepine group. 71. Deep breathing is a relaxation technique. 72. CBT stands for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. 73. Crisis intervention aims to restore previous level of functioning. 74. Anxiety is the priority nursing diagnosis. 75. The nurse should communicate in a calm and simple manner. 76. Delirium has a sudden onset. 77. Dementia causes progressive cognitive decline. 78. The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer's disease. 79. Delirium mainly affects attention. 80. Severe alcohol withdrawal is called delirium tremens (DTs). 81. Wernicke's encephalopathy is caused by deficiency of vitamin B1 (Thiamine). 82. Korsakoff syndrome mainly affects memory. 83. Naloxone is the antidote for opioid overdose. 84. Nicotine replacement therapy helps in smoking cessation. 85. The CAGE questionnaire screens for alcohol dependence. 86. Tremors are common during alcohol withdrawal. 87. Rehabilitation aims to restore social functioning. 88. Therapeutic community is used in substance abuse rehabilitation. 89. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms usually begin within 6–24 hours of the last drink. 90. Substance dependence requires multidisciplinary management. 91. ADHD is characterized by inattention and hyperactivity. 92. Autism Spectrum Disorder primarily affects social communication.
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  93. Intellectual disabilityis diagnosed when IQ is below 70. 94. Aggressive behavior is common in Conduct disorder. 95. ECT requires informed consent. 96. The Mental Healthcare Act was enacted in 2017. 97. Behavior modification using rewards is called Token economy. 98. Aversion therapy is mainly used for substance dependence. 99. Patients have the right to confidentiality under the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017. 100. The primary goal of psychiatric nursing is to promote mental health and recovery.