उत्तरों सहित मानसिक स्वास्थ्य नर्सिंग वर्कशीट

A boy who is not good at sport works very hard to become the best student in his class. Which defence mechanism is this?

1. ADisplacement
2. BRegression
3. CCompensation
4. DUndoing

A patient's depression returns every winter and improves in spring. Which treatment is specific to this pattern?

1. ASeclusion in a quiet room
2. BBright light therapy
3. CElectroconvulsive therapy
4. DLithium carbonate

Which symptom belongs to the intrusion (re-experiencing) group of PTSD symptoms?

1. AFeeling detached from family and friends
2. BAvoiding places that remind the person of the event
3. CFlashbacks of the traumatic event
4. DBeing easily startled by loud noises

A patient shouts at the nurse, "You're useless! You never help me!" Which response is most therapeutic?

1. A"If you speak to me like that, I'm leaving."
2. B"You shouldn't talk to people like that."
3. C"You sound very angry. Tell me what has happened."
4. D"That's not true. I've helped you all day."

A patient who started lithium 2 weeks ago has a fine tremor of the hands and is passing more urine than usual. Her level is within the therapeutic range. How should the nurse interpret this?

1. AThese are definite signs of severe lithium toxicity, so emergency dialysis is needed straight away
2. BThese are common side effects that are not by themselves signs of toxicity, but they should be reported and monitored
3. CThese are signs of an allergic reaction, so she should never take lithium again
4. DThese symptoms mean that the lithium is not working, so the dose should be stopped and a new drug chosen

हैलोपेरिडोल की पहली खुराक के कुछ घंटे बाद एक युवक की गर्दन एक ओर मुड़ जाती है और आँखें ऊपर की ओर घूम जाती हैं। यह क्या है?

1. Aन्यूरोलेप्टिक मैलिग्नेंट सिंड्रोम
2. Bटार्डिव डिस्किनेशिया
3. Cतीव्र डिस्टोनिया
4. Dसेरोटोनिन सिंड्रोम

A man with gambling disorder has lost his savings and has large debts. He tells the nurse, "My family would be better off without me." What should the nurse do?

1. AChange the subject to his gambling triggers and how to avoid the betting shop
2. BFocus only on helping him create a budget
3. CAsk directly about suicidal thoughts and plans, and assess his risk
4. DReassure him that his family will forgive him

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