1. Which psychiatric mental health treatment modality

focuses on the exploration of unconscious conflicts and

early childhood experiences?

a) Pharmacotherapy

b) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

c) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

d) Psychodynamic Therapy

Answer: d) Psychodynamic Therapy

Rationale: Psychodynamic therapy is a form of

psychotherapy that focuses on exploring unconscious

conflicts and early childhood experiences to better

understand and resolve current mental health issues.

2. A nurse is educating a group of nursing students about

electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which statement by a

student indicates a need for further teaching?

a) "ECT is most commonly used to treat severe

depression."

b) "ECT involves passing electric currents through the

brain to induce a controlled seizure."

c) "ECT is considered a first-line treatment for all

psychiatric disorders."

d) "ECT may cause some memory loss and confusion as a

temporary side effect."