उत्तरों सहित मानसिक स्वास्थ्य नर्सिंग वर्कशीट

Which phrase uses person-first language that helps reduce stigma?

1. A"A mental case"
2. B"A psycho"
3. C"A person with schizophrenia"
4. D"A schizophrenic patient"

Which early feature is most typical of frontotemporal dementia?

1. ASevere memory loss as the very first symptom, with no change in behaviour
2. BStepwise decline after a series of small strokes
3. CVisual hallucinations of people and animals
4. DChanges in personality and behaviour, such as loss of inhibition

According to crisis theory, how long does an acute crisis usually last before it resolves in some way?

1. AAbout 1 year
2. BAbout 2–3 hours
3. CAbout 4–6 weeks
4. DAbout 5 years

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

1. AOnly while the patient is asleep in hospital
2. BOnly after one year at home
3. CIn the first weeks after discharge
4. DThere is no change in risk after discharge

A patient at risk of suicide is admitted. Which environmental check is most important?

1. ARemove items that could be used for self-harm, such as belts, cords and sharp objects
2. BMake sure the patient has a television in the room
3. CPlace the patient in a room at the end of the corridor for privacy
4. DLet the patient keep all his personal belongings, including his belt and phone charger, to help him feel at home

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. CKeep to his usual routines where possible and prepare him for any changes
4. DChange his daily routine often, to help him get used to change

An older woman living with her son looks thin and unkempt. She says her son "looks after the money" and she is often hungry. What should the nurse do?

1. AIgnore it, because family finances are a private matter
2. BAsk the son in front of her whether he is stealing her money
3. CTalk to her privately, document the findings and raise an adult safeguarding concern
4. DTell her that she must move out of her son's home at once and stay with friends until the matter is sorted out

A woman with a severe intellectual disability and limited speech has started hitting her face and refusing food. What should the nurse consider first?

1. AThat the behaviour is part of her disability and needs no assessment
2. BThat she needs an antipsychotic to control her behaviour
3. CA physical cause such as dental pain, an ear infection or constipation
4. DThat she is trying to manipulate the staff