Psychosocial Integrity Test

Question 1: A patient is newly diagnosed with bipolar disorder. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention during the acute phase of mania?

Question 2: What is the highest priority nursing diagnosis for a patient experiencing severe anxiety?

Question 3: Which statement by a patient indicates an understanding of their new prescription for sertraline?

Question 4: Which approach would be most therapeutic when supporting a patient with major depressive disorder?

Question 5: A patient with schizophrenia is experiencing auditory hallucinations. What is the most appropriate initial nursing intervention?

Question 6: A nurse is providing care to an elderly patient who is showing signs of depression. Which intervention is most appropriate?

Question 7: Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for a patient exhibiting signs of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

Question 8: A patient with generalized anxiety disorder states, 'I can't stop worrying about everything.' What is the most appropriate nursing response?

Question 9: What is an effective nursing intervention for addressing a patient's low self-esteem?

Question 10: Which statement is most appropriate for a nurse to make to a patient experiencing grief after the loss of a loved one?

Question 11: A patient is diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). What is a priority nursing intervention?

Question 12: Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention for a patient experiencing acute panic attack?

Question 13: A patient expresses feelings of hopelessness and says, 'I just can’t go on.' What is the nurse’s priority action?

Question 14: When developing a care plan for a patient with an eating disorder, which is the most appropriate intervention?

Question 15: For a patient experiencing auditory hallucinations, what statement by the nurse may help the patient distinguish the hallucinations from reality?

Question 16: A nurse is caring for a patient with major depressive disorder who is withdrawn and minimally responsive. What is the best approach to encourage communication?

Question 17: Which nursing action is most appropriate when working with a patient who has expressed a desire to commit suicide?

Question 18: What is the priority nursing intervention for a patient experiencing delirium?

Question 19: A patient with borderline personality disorder exhibits self-harm behavior. What is the most appropriate initial nursing intervention?

Question 20: Which statement by the nurse is most therapeutic for a patient dealing with anxiety?

Question 21: A patient with a history of alcohol use disorder is admitted for detoxification. What is the nurse’s first priority?

Question 22: Which of the following interventions is appropriate for a patient diagnosed with agoraphobia?

Question 23: How should a nurse respond to a patient who is experiencing an anxiety attack and expresses fear of losing control?

Question 24: A patient has recently been diagnosed with schizophrenia and is experiencing delusions. What is the most appropriate nursing approach?

Question 25: Which initial intervention is most important for a patient who has been admitted with severe depression?

Question 26: A nurse is working with a patient who has been diagnosed with paranoid personality disorder. Which intervention is most appropriate?

Question 27: What is the most appropriate nursing intervention for a patient with social anxiety disorder?

Question 28: A patient tells the nurse, 'I feel worthless and that everyone would be better off without me.' What should be the nurse’s priority action?

Question 29: Which intervention is most suitable for a patient experiencing hallucinations?

Question 30: In caring for a patient with acute agitation and aggressive behavior, what is the nurse’s priority?

Question 31: A patient with depression is showing signs of improvement. What is a good indicator of this progress?

Question 32: What is the most appropriate nursing intervention for a patient experiencing delusions of persecution?

Question 33: Which of the following would be an appropriate nursing intervention for a patient with a newly diagnosed anxiety disorder?

Question 34: A nurse is educating a patient about their new medication for bipolar disorder. Which statement shows that the patient needs more teaching?

Question 35: What is a priority intervention for a patient experiencing severe depression and lack of appetite?

Question 36: What is the best approach for a nurse to take when communicating with a patient experiencing severe anxiety?

Question 37: A patient with PTSD is experiencing a flashback. What is the most appropriate initial intervention by the nurse?

Question 38: Which intervention is most appropriate for a patient diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder?

Question 39: A patient tells the nurse, 'I feel like I'm a burden to everyone.' What is the nurse's best response?

Question 40: A patient with schizophrenia is presenting with flat affect and withdrawal. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?

Question 41: A nurse is caring for a patient exhibiting signs of an acute stress disorder. What is the priority intervention?

Question 42: A patient with anorexia nervosa is hospitalized. Which intervention is the most critical initially?

Question 43: What is the most appropriate nursing action when dealing with a patient who has a history of violence and is currently agitated?

Question 44: A patient with generalized anxiety disorder is experiencing insomnia. What is a suitable intervention for this patient?

Question 45: Which approach is most therapeutic when working with a patient who has a severe form of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?

Question 46: A patient with major depressive disorder states, 'I just don't feel like getting out of bed anymore.' What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?

Question 47: What is the most appropriate intervention for a patient experiencing severe agitation and aggression?

Question 48: A patient with acute anxiety is experiencing difficulty breathing and chest tightness. What should the nurse do first?

Question 49: A patient with schizophrenia is having difficulty distinguishing what is real from what is not. What is the best nursing intervention?

Question 50: How should a nurse respond to a patient who states, 'I feel like giving up'?

Question 51: A nurse is caring for a patient with borderline personality disorder who is exhibiting self-harm behaviors. What is the priority intervention?

Question 52: Which nursing intervention is appropriate for a patient experiencing extreme social withdrawal due to depression?

Question 53: A patient with PTSD is reluctant to discuss their traumatic experience. What should be the nurse's approach?

Question 54: A schizophrenic patient tells the nurse that they hear voices telling them to harm themselves. What is the nurse’s priority action?

Question 55: What is the most appropriate nursing intervention for a patient experiencing severe depressive symptoms?

Question 56: A patient with panic disorder expresses fear of having another panic attack in public. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?

Question 57: A patient with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) spends several hours a day washing their hands. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?

Question 58: A nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with delirium. What is the best initial nursing intervention?

Question 59: Which of the following is a crucial nursing intervention for a patient expressing feelings of hopelessness?

Question 60: A patient with generalized anxiety disorder is having difficulty sleeping. What nursing intervention would be most helpful?

Question 61: A patient with severe depression expresses concerns about feeling worthless and hopeless. What is the most appropriate nursing response?

Question 62: Which approach is most therapeutic for a patient diagnosed with dependent personality disorder?

Question 63: What is the priority nursing intervention for a patient with acute mania?

Question 64: A patient with schizophrenia is experiencing command hallucinations instructing them to harm others. What should the nurse do first?

Question 65: For a patient with social anxiety disorder, which is the most appropriate initial intervention?

Question 66: A nurse is developing a care plan for a patient with chronic schizophrenia. Which intervention is most appropriate to help the patient manage their hallucinations?

Question 67: What is the best nursing intervention for a patient admitted with severe anorexia nervosa?

Question 68: A patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder is in the depressive phase. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?

Question 69: A patient with PTSD reports having frequent nightmares. What is the most suitable nursing intervention?

Question 70: What is an effective strategy for a nurse to use when communicating with a patient who has a cognitive impairment due to dementia?

Question 71: A patient with severe depression tells the nurse, 'I feel like a burden to everyone.' What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?

Question 72: A patient with generalized anxiety disorder is worried about an upcoming doctor's appointment. What is the most helpful nursing response?

Question 73: Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for a patient with Alzheimer's disease who is experiencing memory loss?

Question 74: A patient with bipolar disorder is in a manic state. What is the priority nursing action?

Question 75: A nurse is educating a patient about coping strategies for managing anxiety. Which strategy should the nurse include?

Question 76: A patient with bipolar disorder is experiencing rapid mood swings. What is the priority nursing action?

Question 77: What should a nurse do first for a patient experiencing a panic attack?

Question 78: A patient with major depressive disorder is refusing to eat. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?

Question 79: A patient with schizophrenia is continuously talking about alien abductions. What is the best nursing response?

Question 80: What is an appropriate intervention for a patient diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder who is ritualistically washing their hands?

Question 81: A nurse is caring for a patient with schizophrenia who is experiencing paranoid delusions. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?

Question 82: A patient diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) complains of constant worry. What is the best initial nursing intervention?

Question 83: A patient with severe depression says, 'Life isn't worth living anymore.' What is the nurse’s priority action?

Question 84: Which intervention is most appropriate for a patient with severe anorexia nervosa?

Question 85: A patient with PTSD has frequent flashbacks. What is the most suitable nursing intervention?

Question 86: A patient with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is distressed because they cannot complete their rituals. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?

Question 87: What is the most appropriate intervention for a patient expressing feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness?

Question 88: A patient with panic disorder is experiencing an acute panic attack in the emergency department. What is the nurse’s priority intervention?

Question 89: A nurse is working with a patient who has a history of substance abuse. What is the most appropriate initial intervention?

Question 90: A patient diagnosed with borderline personality disorder has frequent mood swings. What is the priority nursing intervention?

Question 91: A patient with depression is not participating in unit activities. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?

Question 92: A patient with PTSD is reluctant to engage in therapy sessions. What is the best nursing approach?

Question 93: What should a nurse do when a patient with anxiety states, 'I feel like something terrible is going to happen'?

Question 94: A patient with an eating disorder expresses a desire to exercise excessively. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?

Question 95: Which intervention is most important for a nurse to perform when caring for a patient with severe psychomotor agitation?

Question 96: A patient with severe generalized anxiety disorder expresses that they feel overwhelmed by their life responsibilities. What is the best initial nursing intervention?

Question 97: A patient diagnosed with acute schizophrenia is not taking their prescribed medication. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?

Question 98: What is the most suitable intervention for a patient who expresses feelings of chronic hopelessness and helplessness?

Question 99: A patient with bipolar disorder, currently in a manic phase, is disruptive in the common area. What should the nurse do first?

Question 100: A patient with social anxiety disorder is about to attend a group therapy session for the first time. What is the best approach for the nurse to take?

Question 101: A patient with major depressive disorder who has been isolating themselves expresses that they feel better when alone. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?

Question 102: A patient is admitted for alcohol detoxification and is experiencing severe tremors and agitation. What is the priority nursing intervention?

Question 103: What is the most effective nursing intervention for a patient diagnosed with borderline personality disorder exhibiting splitting behavior?

Question 104: A patient with schizophrenia is having difficulty adhering to their medication regimen. What is the best nursing intervention?

Question 105: A patient with PTSD is continuously experiencing flashbacks and nightmares. What should be the nurse's primary focus?

Question 106: A patient with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) becomes very anxious whenever they hear loud noises. What is the best initial nursing intervention?

Question 107: A patient with schizophrenia believes they are being spied on by the government. What is the most therapeutic nursing response?

Question 108: A patient diagnosed with social anxiety disorder is hesitant to attend a community event. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?

Question 109: A nurse is caring for a patient who exhibits self-harm behaviors. What is the priority nursing intervention?

Question 110: A patient with major depressive disorder is not completing their activities of daily living (ADLs). What should the nurse do?

Question 111: A patient with severe anxiety is admitted to the hospital. What is the most appropriate initial nursing intervention?

Question 112: A patient struggling with substance abuse expresses a desire to quit but feels overwhelmed. What is the best initial nursing intervention?

Question 113: A patient with depression is refusing medication due to fear of side effects. What is the best nursing response?

Question 114: A patient with borderline personality disorder is exhibiting manipulative behavior. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?

Question 115: A patient with bipolar disorder in the manic phase is being disruptive. What is the nurse’s priority action?

Question 116: A patient with panic disorder is admitted to the emergency department with chest pain and shortness of breath. What should the nurse do first?

Question 117: What is the best nursing intervention for a patient who isolates themselves due to social anxiety disorder?

Question 118: A patient with depression expresses feelings of hopelessness and lack of energy. What is the most effective nursing intervention?

Question 119: How should a nurse respond to a patient with schizophrenia who believes they are being followed?

Question 120: What is the most appropriate intervention for a patient with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) who spends hours checking and rechecking their actions?

Question 121: A patient with major depressive disorder is having difficulty getting out of bed in the morning. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?

Question 122: A patient with generalized anxiety disorder is worried about an upcoming surgery. What is the best nursing intervention?

Question 123: A patient with schizophrenia is having auditory hallucinations instructing them to harm themselves. What is the priority nursing action?

Question 124: What is the most appropriate nursing intervention for a patient with Alzheimer's disease who is wandering?

Question 125: A patient with an eating disorder is refusing meals. What should the nurse do?

Question 126: A patient who has been diagnosed with PTSD is experiencing nightmares and flashbacks. What is the best nursing intervention?

Question 127: Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for a patient exhibiting signs of severe social withdrawal due to depression?

Question 128: A patient with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is distressed about their compulsions. What is the most appropriate nursing response?

Question 129: A patient experiencing auditory hallucinations hears voices telling them they are worthless. What should the nurse do first?

Question 130: A patient with a history of substance abuse admits they are struggling to avoid relapsing. What is the best nursing intervention?

Question 131: A patient experiencing acute anxiety reports feeling like they are about to have a heart attack. What is the nurse's first intervention?

Question 132: A nurse is providing care to a patient with schizophrenia who is experiencing auditory hallucinations. What is the best initial nursing response?

Question 133: A patient with anorexia nervosa insists they are overweight despite significant weight loss. What should be the nurse's priority intervention?

Question 134: What is the most appropriate nursing intervention for a patient experiencing mania in bipolar disorder?

Question 135: A patient with generalized anxiety disorder is prescribed a new medication. What should the nurse ensure before the patient begins this medication?

Question 136: A patient with depression refuses to participate in daily activities and stays in bed all day. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?

Question 137: A patient with acute stress disorder is having difficulty sleeping due to nightmares. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?

Question 138: A patient with schizophrenia believes that the television is sending them special messages. What is the best initial nursing intervention?

Question 139: What is the most appropriate intervention for a patient with social anxiety disorder who is afraid of speaking in group therapy?

Question 140: A patient with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is feeling distressed about their compulsive handwashing. What should the nurse do?

Question 141: A patient with severe depression is expressing feelings of hopelessness and despair. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?

Question 142: A patient with schizophrenia states, 'The FBI is watching me.' What is the most appropriate nursing response?

Question 143: A patient with generalized anxiety disorder reports feeling constantly worried and unable to relax. What is the best initial nursing intervention?

Question 144: A patient with anorexia nervosa is refusing to eat. What is the most appropriate intervention by the nurse?

Question 145: A patient with bipolar disorder is in a manic phase and is highly agitated. What should the nurse do first?

Question 146: A patient with bipolar disorder is experiencing depressive symptoms. What should the nurse prioritize?

Question 147: A patient with panic disorder is having a panic attack. What is the nurse's most appropriate intervention?

Question 148: A patient with obsessive-compulsive disorder is frequently late to appointments due to ritualistic behaviors. What is the best approach?

Question 149: What should a nurse do when a patient with depression reports feeling like a burden to their family?

Question 150: A patient with generalized anxiety disorder is worried about everything and unable to concentrate. What is the best nursing intervention?