Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Books for GNM & B.Sc Nursing: 400+ MCQs with Answers

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Book for GNM and B.Sc Nursing Students

If you are a GNM or B.Sc Nursing student looking for reliable practice material, this psychiatric mental health nursing book is a smart choice. Written by Prof. Vir Vikram Sahdev Singh, it goes beyond theory and lets you test your understanding as you study. It includes more than 400 exam-based questions, each with a detailed and easy-to-follow answer, which makes it one of the best psychiatric mental health nursing books for GNM and B.Sc students preparing for semester and recruitment exams.

Why You Need a Psychiatric Nursing Practice Book

Psychiatric nursing demands both clinical awareness and conceptual clarity. Many students understand the theory but struggle to apply it to exam questions. This book solves that problem by combining important concepts with real exam-style MCQs, so you learn and practise in the same place.

Who Is This Book For?

• GNM students: Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing is part of the GNM 2nd year. This book works as a revision and practice tool alongside your main textbook.
• B.Sc Nursing students: Mental Health Nursing is covered in the later years of the B.Sc course (check your university’s scheme). The MCQs help with university exams and clinical viva.
• Competitive exam aspirants: The question pattern is useful practice for university exams, state nursing recruitment exams, and other government nursing officer exams.

Sample Practice Questions

Q1. Which of the following is a negative symptom of schizophrenia?
a) Hallucination
b) Delusion
c) Avolition
d) Disorganised speech
Answer: c) Avolition. Hallucinations and delusions are positive symptoms. Avolition means lack of motivation and goal-directed activity.

Q2. Which drug is commonly used for long-term management of bipolar disorder?
a) Haloperidol
b) Lithium
c) Diazepam
d) Imipramine
Answer: b) Lithium. The therapeutic serum level is about 0.6 to 1.2 mEq/L, so regular monitoring is needed.

Q3. Disulfiram is used in the treatment of:
a) Opioid dependence
b) Alcohol dependence
c) Nicotine dependence
d) Cannabis dependence
Answer: b) Alcohol dependence. It causes an unpleasant reaction when alcohol is consumed.

Q4. Which drug is used as a muscle relaxant in modified ECT?
a) Atropine
b) Diazepam
c) Succinylcholine
d) Lithium
Answer: c) Succinylcholine. It prevents injury from muscle contractions during the procedure.

Q5. Irrational fear of open or crowded places is called:
a) Claustrophobia
b) Agoraphobia
c) Acrophobia
d) Xenophobia
Answer: b) Agoraphobia.

What Makes This Book Different

Most standard textbooks explain the theory but give very little practice. This book is built around exam-style MCQs, and every answer is written in plain, simple English so you can clear concepts without confusion. Use your main textbook to learn a topic, then use this book to check how well you understood it.

How to Use It in Your Study Routine

Test yourself right after finishing a topic, or use it during full syllabus revision. It also helps you spot weak areas early so you can focus your effort. With 400+ questions across a wide range of topics, you get a realistic idea of the actual exam pattern, which builds confidence. For the official syllabus, refer to the Indian Nursing Council, and for wider background on the subject, see the World Health Organization’s mental health overview and NIMHANS.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this book suitable for GNM 2nd year students?
Yes. Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing is part of the GNM 2nd year, and this book helps you revise and practise that subject.

Can B.Sc Nursing students use this book too?
Yes. The topics and MCQs are useful for B.Sc Nursing students for semester exams and competitive exam practice.

How many questions does the book have?
It has more than 400 exam-based MCQs, each with a detailed answer.

Is this a theory textbook or a question book?
It is mainly a practice book. Use it along with your main textbook for best results.

Which edition is this?
This is the 1st Edition, published in 2022.

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