उत्तरों सहित मानसिक स्वास्थ्य नर्सिंग वर्कशीट

Which personality disorders belong to Cluster C, the "anxious or fearful" cluster?

1. AHistrionic, dependent and schizoid
2. BParanoid, schizoid and schizotypal
3. CAntisocial, borderline, histrionic and narcissistic
4. DAvoidant, dependent and obsessive-compulsive

A patient with dementia can no longer find the right words and has trouble understanding speech. What is this called?

1. AAphasia
2. BApraxia
3. CAtaxia
4. DAgnosia

To which drug class does donepezil belong?

1. ABenzodiazepines
2. BCholinesterase inhibitors
3. CSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
4. DDopamine antagonists

When is the best time to teach a patient with an anxiety disorder a relaxation technique?

1. AWhen the patient's anxiety is at a mild level
2. BOnly after the patient has been discharged from hospital
3. CWhen the patient's anxiety is severe, so that the effect can be seen clearly
4. DDuring a panic attack, when the patient needs it most

Which activity is most suitable for a patient in an acute manic episode?

1. AA long group discussion in the day room
2. BA competitive team game of volleyball
3. CA complicated board game such as chess with other patients
4. DA walk with a staff member

Which group of signs suggests drug-induced pseudoparkinsonism in a patient taking haloperidol?

1. ALip smacking, tongue thrusting and grimacing after years of treatment
2. BSudden muscle spasm of the neck with the eyes rolled upwards
3. CShuffling gait, mask-like face, rigidity and a resting tremor
4. DRestless pacing and an inability to sit still

A patient with alcohol dependence is confused, unsteady on his feet and has abnormal eye movements. Why is it urgent to give thiamine?

1. AThiamine quickly lowers the blood alcohol level
2. BThiamine prevents all alcohol withdrawal seizures
3. CThiamine will make him dislike the taste of alcohol in the future, which helps prevent a relapse
4. DWernicke's encephalopathy can be reversed if treated early, but may otherwise lead to permanent Korsakoff syndrome

A new nurse delegates several tasks to a healthcare assistant. Which delegation shows a need for further teaching?

1. AAsking the assistant to help a patient with personal hygiene
2. BAsking the assistant to take routine vital signs of a stable patient
3. CAsking the assistant to decide whether a patient needs a second dose of a PRN sedative
4. DAsking the assistant to sit with a calm patient during a group art activity and report any concerns