उत्तरों सहित मानसिक स्वास्थ्य नर्सिंग वर्कशीट

What is hoarding disorder?

1. AFear of leaving the home because of crowds and public transport
2. BRepeated checking that all the doors and windows are locked before leaving the house each day
3. CPersistent difficulty throwing things away, so that clutter fills the living space
4. DCollecting a few favourite objects as a hobby that the person enjoys

To which drug class does methylphenidate belong?

1. AAntipsychotics
2. BCentral nervous system stimulants
3. CBenzodiazepines
4. DMood stabilisers

Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) was developed mainly for people with which condition?

1. AAttention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
2. BBorderline personality disorder
3. CSchizophrenia
4. DAlzheimer's disease

Which measurement should be monitored regularly in a patient taking venlafaxine?

1. ASerum lithium level
2. BBlood pressure
3. CVisual acuity
4. DPeak expiratory flow

A patient taking clozapine complains of drooling, especially at night. How should the nurse respond?

1. ATell him that it means the clozapine dose is too low and needs to be increased
2. BStop the clozapine immediately, because this is a sign of agranulocytosis
3. CRecognise it as a common side effect, report it and suggest a towel on the pillow
4. DExplain that it is a sign of an allergic reaction to the medicine

How does conduct disorder differ from oppositional defiant disorder?

1. AConduct disorder involves only arguing with adults and losing one's temper
2. BOppositional defiant disorder includes serious physical aggression towards animals
3. CConduct disorder involves violating others' rights, such as cruelty, theft or fire setting
4. DThe two disorders are exactly the same and differ only in the age at which they are diagnosed

During a panic attack, a patient breathes very fast and complains of light-headedness and tingling in her fingers and around her mouth. What should the nurse do?

1. AAsk her to breathe into a paper bag for at least 10 minutes
2. BLeave her alone so that she can calm down without anyone watching
3. CGive her oxygen at a high flow rate through a mask
4. DStay with her and coach her to breathe slowly and steadily

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"Relapse is common in recovery. Let's look at what led to it and what you learned."
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"You obviously weren't serious about stopping."