ورقة عمل تمريض الصحة النفسية مع الإجابات

Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) was developed mainly for people with which condition?

1. ASchizophrenia
2. BAlzheimer's disease
3. CBorderline personality disorder
4. DAttention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

In adults, persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) involves a depressed mood on most days for at least how long?

1. A2 years
2. B2 months
3. C6 weeks
4. D2 weeks

What is the main mechanism of action of antipsychotic medicines?

1. AStimulating GABA receptors in the brain
2. BBlocking dopamine D₂ receptors
3. CBlocking the reuptake of serotonin only
4. DIncreasing the release of dopamine

How should the nurse position herself when talking to an agitated patient?

1. ABehind the patient and close to him, so that the patient does not feel threatened by eye contact
2. BBetween the patient and the wall, so the patient can leave easily
3. CAt a safe distance, slightly to the side, with a clear exit available
4. DDirectly face to face, as close as possible, to show confidence

A 7-year-old with autism is admitted to a children's ward. Which nursing action is most helpful?

1. APut him in a busy bay with lots of noise and activity to keep him stimulated
2. BAvoid his parents' advice, because staff know best how to care for him
3. CChange his daily routine often, to help him get used to change
4. DKeep to his usual routines where possible and prepare him for any changes

According to DSM-5, how long must signs of the disturbance last before schizophrenia can be diagnosed?

1. AAt least 2 years, including 6 months of active symptoms
2. BAt least 6 months, including at least 1 month of active symptoms
3. CAt least 1 month, with no further time required
4. DAt least 2 weeks of continuous symptoms

The parent of a 16-year-old taking a stimulant for ADHD says her son's friends keep asking him for his tablets. What should the nurse teach?

1. AGive the friends a smaller dose if they ask, so that they do not have side effects
2. BSharing is fine as long as the friends are the same age
3. CStop the medicine so that there is no risk of sharing
4. DStore it securely and never share it, because stimulants are controlled drugs

A patient who is detained under mental health legislation refuses his prescribed oral antipsychotic. What is the correct general principle?

1. AThe refusal must always be accepted, even if the law allows treatment without consent
2. BDetained patients have no right to refuse any treatment at all
3. CThe nurse may hide the medicine in his food without any further process
4. DTreatment without consent is lawful only under the conditions and procedures set by the law