उत्तरों सहित मानसिक स्वास्थ्य नर्सिंग वर्कशीट

Which measure has good evidence for reducing suicide deaths?

1. AGiving the patient a large supply of medicine at discharge so that they do not run out and stop treatment
2. BAsking the patient to sign a no-suicide contract
3. CAvoiding the topic of suicide completely with people at risk
4. DRestricting access to lethal means, such as firearms or large supplies of medicines

Near the end of a conversation, the nurse says, "Today we talked about your sleep, your worries about work and your plan to call your sister." Which technique is this?

1. ARestating
2. BExploring
3. CFocusing
4. DSummarising

In behaviour therapy, what is negative reinforcement?

1. AAdding a reward after a behaviour so that it happens more often
2. BPunishing a behaviour with an unpleasant consequence so that it becomes less likely
3. CIgnoring a behaviour so that it slowly disappears over time
4. DTaking away something unpleasant after a behaviour, which makes it more likely

An 84-year-old asks for an over-the-counter sleep aid containing diphenhydramine. What is the main concern?

1. AIt has no effects at all in people over 80, so it will not help her sleep
2. BIts anticholinergic effects can cause confusion, urine retention and falls
3. CIt raises blood pressure to dangerous levels in older adults
4. DIt is a strong opioid that causes severe dependence

Which finding in a patient with anorexia nervosa is most concerning?

1. AConstipation for the past few days
2. BDry skin and brittle hair
3. CA resting heart rate of 38/min
4. DFeeling cold in a warm room

A severely depressed older patient says, "My insides have rotted away; I am already dead." Which type of delusion is this?

1. ANihilistic
2. BErotomanic
3. CPersecutory
4. DGrandiose

After a serious bus accident, the nurse is helping uninjured survivors. Which action reflects psychological first aid?

1. AAsk each survivor to describe the accident in full detail straight away
2. BProvide safety, comfort and practical help, and connect people with their families and support
3. CGive every survivor a benzodiazepine at the scene to prevent long-term psychological problems from developing
4. DTell survivors that they will definitely develop PTSD

The parent of a child recently diagnosed with autism asks, "Did his vaccines cause this?" What is the most accurate response?

1. A"Yes, the MMR vaccine is a proven cause of autism."
2. B"Autism is caused by cold and distant parenting styles in early childhood."
3. C"We don't know, so it is best to stop all of his other vaccines."
4. D"Large studies have found no link between vaccines and autism."