Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Practice Questions
14 free Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) practice questions for the NCLEX Exam, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation. Open any question below, or take the full set as an interactive quiz.
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- Q1. Which of the following is not a required criterion for diagnosing Post‑Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
- Q2. In a group therapy setting for PTSD, what is one key benefit of peer support among members with similar trauma experiences?
- Q3. Which therapy approach is commonly used in PTSD and involves repeated reliving or exposure to trauma memory in a therapeutic context?
- Q4. During a group session for PTSD clients, a nurse notes one client frequently jumps at loud noises and avoids group discussions about the trauma. Which PTSD sym…
- Q5. A client in a PTSD group therapy states: “I don’t want to talk about what happened, it’s too painful.” The best initial nursing response is:
- Q6. Which medication class is first-line for managing PTSD symptoms in many cases?
- Q7. Which of the following is a primary prevention strategy for PTSD in populations exposed to disaster or trauma?
- Q8. What demographic factor is known to increase risk for developing PTSD after trauma?
- Q9. In group modalities for PTSD treatment, what is the meaning of “psychoeducation” in that context?
- Q10. A client with PTSD tells group members: “I always feel unsafe, even at home.” In planning, what is the nurse’s highest priority?
- Q11. Which statement is true regarding avoidance behaviors in PTSD and their impact in group therapy?
- Q12. A nurse observes a group member with PTSD has become socially withdrawn, blames self, and reports guilt related to the trauma. These symptoms belong to which P…
- Q13. In a group mental-health setting focusing on PTSD, why is it important to include coping-skills training (e.g., relaxation, grounding) alongside trauma process…
- Q14. A nurse is leading a PTSD support group and one member begins to dissociate (zoning out, unresponsive). What is the best nurse response?