उत्तरों सहित मानसिक स्वास्थ्य नर्सिंग वर्कशीट

In obsessive-compulsive disorder, what is an obsession?

1. AA false belief that is held firmly despite clear evidence that it is untrue
2. BA recurrent, unwanted thought, urge or image that causes anxiety
3. CA repeated action done to reduce anxiety, such as checking a lock
4. DA strong interest in a hobby that the person enjoys very much

What is anhedonia?

1. AAn inability to fall asleep at night despite feeling very tired during the day
2. BA belief that one's body is diseased or rotting
3. CLoss of interest or pleasure in activities that were enjoyed before
4. DRapid, pressured speech that is hard to interrupt

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

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

An 86-year-old nursing home resident becomes acutely confused over two days. Which cause should be considered first?

1. AA sudden onset of Alzheimer's disease
2. BThe normal ageing process
3. CA first episode of schizophrenia caused by moving into the home
4. DAn infection such as a urinary tract infection, or a medicine side effect

A patient taking oxycodone for chronic pain has also been prescribed diazepam. What is the main safety concern?

1. AThere is no interaction between these two drugs
2. BThe combination will cause high blood pressure
3. CIncreased sedation and respiratory depression
4. DThe diazepam will block the pain-relieving effect of oxycodone

In the termination phase of the nurse–patient relationship, which behaviour is common and should be expected?

1. AThe patient asks for the relationship to start again from the beginning
2. BThe patient may show anger, sadness or a return of earlier symptoms
3. CThe patient finally begins to share their problems for the first time
4. DThe patient always feels relieved and shows no feelings

A colleague suggests putting a loud but non-violent patient in seclusion "because he's annoying everyone". What is the correct response?

1. AIt is acceptable as long as the patient agrees afterwards
2. BIt would be inappropriate, because seclusion is only a last resort for serious risk of harm
3. CIt is acceptable, because it will make the ward quieter and safer for the other patients
4. DIt is acceptable as long as the seclusion lasts for less than an hour

A patient who has worked well with the nurse for three weeks becomes angry and refuses to attend their sessions after being told that discharge is planned for next week. What is the best interpretation?

1. AThe patient is reacting to the coming end of the relationship
2. BThe patient has developed a new psychotic illness
3. CThe nurse has made an error and should cancel the discharge
4. DThe patient no longer needs the sessions and should be discharged at once