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Practice Nursing Psychiatric questions designed for DHA, SMLE, MOH, and HAAD licensing exams with detailed clinical explanations.

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Our Nursing Psychiatric MCQ collection prepares nursing professionals for DHA, MOH, HAAD, and SMLE nursing licensure exams. Questions cover patient care, clinical procedures, pharmacology for nurses, and evidence-based nursing practice.

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Sample Nursing Psychiatric Questions

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A patient says, "I'm fine, today is a good day," but avoids eye contact and speaks softly. What is the best nursing response?

aYou say you're fine, but you don't seem like it.
bWhat's good about today?
cYou are lying.
dTell me more about how you're feeling right now.

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2

A patient admitted to a psychiatric inpatient unit under an involuntary admission order is most likely to exhibit which behavior?

aBecoming angry or aggressive toward staff
bSigning consent forms willingly
cCalmly requesting treatment
dAsking about discharge procedures

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3

A psychiatric patient states that he believes his food is poisoned. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing response?

aTaste the food in front of him to demonstrate that it is safe
bAllow him to prepare his own food
cIgnore the concern and proceed with normal meals
dForce the patient to eat despite his concerns

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4

During group therapy a psychiatric patient becomes disruptive. What is the first nursing action?

aRemove the patient from the group
bIgnore the disruptive behavior
cAdminister medication immediately
dEncourage increased participation

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5

A patient repeatedly brings up past experiences and avoids discussing current treatment issues. This behavior is best described as:

aResistance
bTransference
cCountertransference
dRegression

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