Psychiatry Test Bank

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Question 1 of 5

When differentiating between bereavement symptoms and depression, the nurse will base the formulation on knowledge that in bereavement:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Bereavement involves waves of emotional pain, often triggered by reminders of the loss, whereas depression typically causes persistent symptoms such as guilt or hopelessness.

Question 2 of 5

According to Piaget, which of the following would the nurse consider normal when assessing a 6-year-old?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: At 6 years old, children are typically in the concrete operational stage of development, characterized by logical thinking and enjoyment of problem-solving activities like puzzles.

Question 3 of 5

During a grief-processing group, an elderly patient stated, For the first time since my husband died, Im having more good days than bad. This statement suggests that the patient has:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Reestablishment is a phase of grief characterized by finding balance, experiencing positive moments, and reduced intensity of sadness.

Question 4 of 5

A patient is experiencing distress with midlife transition. Which statement provides support that the patient is successfully managing this stressor?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Successfully managing midlife transitions involves finding realistic and satisfying alternatives to earlier, unmet goals, demonstrating emotional growth and adaptability.

Question 5 of 5

A patient tries to gouge out their eye in response to auditory hallucinations. The nurse would analyze this behavior as indicating:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Self-harm in response to hallucinations reflects impaired ability to control impulses and respond safely to internal stimuli.

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