उत्तरों सहित मानसिक स्वास्थ्य नर्सिंग वर्कशीट

Bupropion is used as an antidepressant in some countries, such as the US. What else is it commonly used for?

1. AHelping people stop smoking
2. BReversing opioid overdose
3. CTreating alcohol withdrawal seizures
4. DTreating acute mania

In the stages of change model, a person who does not see their drinking as a problem and has no intention of changing is in which stage?

1. AContemplation
2. BPrecontemplation
3. CMaintenance of change
4. DPreparation

A patient says, "They're all against me, everything is wrong." The nurse says, "I'm not sure I follow. Who is against you?" Which technique is this?

1. AReflecting feelings
2. BSeeking clarification
3. CGiving recognition
4. DOffering self

Which group of signs suggests drug-induced pseudoparkinsonism in a patient taking haloperidol?

1. ARestless pacing and an inability to sit still
2. BSudden muscle spasm of the neck with the eyes rolled upwards
3. CLip smacking, tongue thrusting and grimacing after years of treatment
4. DShuffling gait, mask-like face, rigidity and a resting tremor

A patient with PTSD begins to dissociate during a conversation. Which grounding technique can the nurse use?

1. AAsk her to name things she can see, hear and touch in the room right now
2. BAsk her to describe the traumatic event in as much detail as she can
3. CAsk her to close her eyes and think back to the worst moment of the trauma
4. DLeave her alone until the episode has passed on its own

A severely depressed older patient says, "My insides have rotted away; I am already dead." Which type of delusion is this?

1. ANihilistic
2. BErotomanic
3. CPersecutory
4. DGrandiose

A nurse teaches a family member how to use a naloxone kit. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

1. A"If he doesn't respond, I may need to give a second dose."
2. B"I'll check his breathing and put him in the recovery position if he is breathing but still not awake."
3. C"I'll stay with him, because the overdose can come back."
4. D"Once I've given the naloxone, I don't need to call an ambulance."

A patient in a manic episode starts taking off her clothes in the busy day room. What is the most appropriate action?

1. ACalmly cover her and guide her to her room or a quiet area
2. BAsk the other patients to ignore her and carry on
3. CTell her loudly in front of everyone that she must stop
4. DCall security to remove her from the ward