उत्तरों सहित मानसिक स्वास्थ्य नर्सिंग वर्कशीट

Asked how she slept, a patient describes her evening meal, a television programme and a phone call from her sister in great detail, and finally says that she slept badly. What is this called?

1. ATangentiality
2. BPerseveration
3. CThought blocking
4. DCircumstantiality

परिवेश चिकित्सा (मिलियू थेरेपी) क्या है?

1. Aकेवल निजी कमरे में, वार्ड समुदाय से दूर, आमने-सामने की जाने वाली चिकित्सा
2. Bएक प्रकार की दवा
3. Cविद्युत-आक्षेप चिकित्सा (ECT)
4. Dपूरे वार्ड परिवेश और समुदाय को उपचार के अंग के रूप में उपयोग करना

Which rare but serious adverse effect should a man taking trazodone be taught to report urgently?

1. AA painful erection that does not go away
2. BA dry cough
3. CDarkening of the skin on the hands and face
4. DRinging in the ears

When is the risk of suicide particularly high for patients after psychiatric inpatient care?

1. AIn the first weeks after discharge
2. BThere is no change in risk after discharge
3. COnly after one year at home
4. DOnly while the patient is asleep in hospital

A patient at high risk of suicide is placed on constant (one-to-one) observation. What does this mean?

1. AThe patient is checked every hour during the day only
2. BThe patient can be left alone while asleep
3. CA staff member stays with the patient at all times, at the distance set by policy, including in the bathroom
4. DThe patient is seen once a shift by the nurse in charge, and otherwise checked by camera from the office when staff are free

A patient taking phenelzine, an MAOI, is being taught before discharge. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

1. A"A sudden severe headache is a reason to get help straight away."
2. B"I'll avoid aged cheese and cured meats."
3. C"I can take any cold and flu remedy from the pharmacy."
4. D"I'll tell any new doctor or dentist that I take an MAOI."

A patient asks the nurse to pray with her before her ECT. The nurse does not share her religion. What is the most appropriate response?

1. ATry to persuade her to adopt the nurse's own beliefs
2. BTell her that religion has no place in hospital care
3. CIgnore the request politely and change the subject to the procedure itself
4. DRespect the request, join in if comfortable, and offer to call the chaplain

A patient's mood changes several times a day, usually after conflicts with others. She has chronic feelings of emptiness and a strong fear of being abandoned. Which diagnosis is most likely?

1. ABipolar I disorder
2. BPersistent depressive disorder
3. CSchizoid personality disorder with low mood
4. DBorderline personality disorder