उत्तरों सहित मानसिक स्वास्थ्य नर्सिंग वर्कशीट

What is systematic desensitisation?

1. AGradual exposure to a feared situation, step by step, while using relaxation
2. BA medicine that reduces anxiety within minutes of being taken
3. CTeaching the patient to avoid the feared situation completely, so that the anxiety never has to be felt again
4. DSudden and prolonged exposure to the most feared situation at once

What is malingering?

1. AProducing symptoms on purpose to take on the role of a sick person, without any external gain
2. BPhysical symptoms caused by stress that the person does not produce on purpose
3. CIntentionally faking or exaggerating symptoms for an external gain, such as money or avoiding prison
4. DExcessive worry about having a serious illness despite repeated normal results and reassurance from doctors

Which statement about nicotine replacement therapy is correct?

1. AIt provides nicotine without the harmful smoke, to reduce withdrawal and cravings
2. BIt contains tar and carbon monoxide in smaller amounts than cigarettes
3. CIt works by making cigarettes taste so unpleasant that the person no longer wants to smoke them
4. DIt must never be combined, for example a patch with gum

What is the CIWA-Ar scale used for?

1. ARating the severity of alcohol withdrawal to guide treatment
2. BScreening for dementia in older adults
3. CMeasuring the depth of sedation in patients on a ventilator in intensive care
4. DMeasuring the risk of falls in hospital

A patient at high risk of suicide is placed on constant (one-to-one) observation. What does this mean?

1. AThe patient can be left alone while asleep
2. BThe patient is checked every hour during the day only
3. CThe patient is seen once a shift by the nurse in charge, and otherwise checked by camera from the office when staff are free
4. DA staff member stays with the patient at all times, at the distance set by policy, including in the bathroom

How should the nurse position herself when talking to an agitated patient?

1. AAt a safe distance, slightly to the side, with a clear exit available
2. BBehind the patient and close to him, so that the patient does not feel threatened by eye contact
3. CBetween the patient and the wall, so the patient can leave easily
4. DDirectly face to face, as close as possible, to show confidence

A patient who had been abstinent from alcohol for 6 months has started drinking again. He says, "I've failed completely. There's no point in trying." What is the most helpful response?

1. A"You obviously weren't serious about stopping."
2. B"Yes, I'm afraid you've wasted all of your hard work over the last six months."
3. C"You'll have to start a completely new treatment from the beginning."
4. D"Relapse is common in recovery. Let's look at what led to it and what you learned."

For which patient is electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) most likely to be considered?

1. AA patient with a personality disorder who self-harms when stressed
2. BA patient with severe psychotic depression who has stopped eating and drinking
3. CA patient with a first episode of mild depression who has not yet tried any other treatment
4. DA patient with mild anxiety before exams