उत्तरों सहित मानसिक स्वास्थ्य नर्सिंग वर्कशीट

What is the CAGE questionnaire used for?

1. AAssessing cognitive function in older adults
2. BMeasuring the severity of opioid withdrawal
3. CScreening for problem drinking
4. DRating the severity of a patient's depression

In group therapy, a member says, "I thought I was the only one who felt this way." Which therapeutic factor described by Yalom is this?

1. AUniversality
2. BAltruism
3. CInstillation of hope
4. DCatharsis

How does binge-eating disorder differ from bulimia nervosa?

1. AThe person never feels a loss of control while eating
2. BThe person always has a very low body weight and a fear of gaining weight
3. CBinges happen only once a year, so they are not a problem
4. DThere are no regular compensatory behaviours, such as vomiting or laxative use

An agitated patient has not responded to verbal de-escalation. A PRN medicine is prescribed. What is the most appropriate step?

1. AGive an intramuscular injection at once without offering any choice
2. BOffer the oral medicine first, before considering an injection
3. CPlace him in seclusion and then decide about medicine later
4. DHide the medicine in his drink without telling him

How may depression present differently in adolescents than in adults?

1. AWith irritability rather than obvious sadness
2. BWith increased energy and less need for sleep
3. CWith a high fever and a rash
4. DAlways with psychotic symptoms

Which communication approach is best with a patient who has paranoid personality disorder?

1. AAvoid explaining anything so that the patient does not become suspicious
2. BBe clear, honest and business-like, and explain the reasons for actions
3. CBe very warm and joke often to put the patient at ease
4. DTalk about the patient with colleagues in whispers within his sight

A school nurse is teaching about inhalant use such as sniffing glue or aerosols. Which risk should be stressed?

1. ASudden death from a heart arrhythmia, even on the first use
2. BInhalants cause only a mild headache and nothing else
3. CInhalants are only dangerous if they are mixed with alcohol
4. DThere is no physical risk, because the substances are legal

A resident with dementia accuses staff of stealing her purse, which she has misplaced. What is the most appropriate response?

1. AInsist that nobody would steal from her
2. BIgnore the accusation and walk away until she forgets about it
3. CStay calm, acknowledge her worry and offer to help her look for it
4. DTell her that her memory is the problem and that the purse is not stolen