उत्तरों सहित मानसिक स्वास्थ्य नर्सिंग वर्कशीट

In substance use, what does "tolerance" mean?

1. AFeeling a strong craving to use the substance after a long period without it
2. BBeing able to stop using the substance at any time without symptoms
3. CNeeding more of the substance to get the same effect
4. DHaving withdrawal symptoms when the substance is stopped suddenly

A patient begins to talk about her fear of dying. The nurse says, "Let's talk about your visitors this afternoon." Which non-therapeutic technique is this?

1. AFocusing
2. BSummarising
3. CChanging the subject
4. DRestating

What is the difference between empathy and sympathy?

1. AEmpathy and sympathy mean exactly the same thing in nursing
2. BEmpathy is used only with children and teenagers; sympathy is used only with adult patients
3. CEmpathy is understanding feelings from the patient's view; sympathy is feeling sorry for them
4. DEmpathy is feeling sorry for a patient; sympathy is understanding their point of view

Which activity is most suitable for a patient in an acute manic episode?

1. AA complicated board game such as chess with other patients
2. BA walk with a staff member
3. CA long group discussion in the day room
4. DA competitive team game of volleyball

लिथियम स्तरों के अलावा, दीर्घकालिक लिथियम उपचार में कौन-से परीक्षणों की नियमित निगरानी की जाती है?

1. Aकेवल फेफड़ों का कार्य
2. Bश्रवण परीक्षण
3. Cकेवल अस्थि घनत्व
4. Dगुर्दे का कार्य और थायरॉइड का कार्य

How should a nurse screen a patient for intimate partner violence?

1. AAsk in front of the partner to see how he reacts
2. BOnly ask patients who have visible injuries
3. CAsk in private, without the partner or family present
4. DAsk the partner instead of the patient

A patient with depression answers every question with one or two words and looks at the floor. Which approach is most helpful?

1. AEnd the conversation quickly, because the patient clearly does not want to talk
2. BAsk several open questions in quick succession to keep the conversation going
3. CEncourage him to cheer up and think about the good things in his life
4. DUse simple statements, allow extra time for answers and stay with the patient even in silence

A patient who has taken haloperidol for many years now has repeated lip smacking and tongue movements. Which action is most appropriate?

1. AReport the movements, assess them with a scale such as the AIMS and ask for a medication review
2. BIncrease the haloperidol dose, because a higher dose suppresses the abnormal movements of the mouth and tongue
3. CReassure the patient that the movements will soon stop on their own
4. DGive benztropine, because it reliably reverses these movements