Scheda di esercizi di Infermieristica di salute mentale con soluzioni

A patient says, "I feel so alone since my wife died." Which nurse response belittles the patient's feelings?

1. A"Tell me what it has been like since she died."
2. B"It sounds very lonely without her."
3. C"Everybody feels that way sometimes. You'll get over it."
4. D"Losing your wife must have been very hard for you."

Which side effect of SSRIs most often leads patients to stop taking them in long-term treatment?

1. ASevere constipation
2. BSexual dysfunction
3. CExcessive hunger
4. DHair loss

A patient changes quickly from crying to laughing and back again within a few minutes, without an obvious reason. How is this affect described?

1. ACongruent
2. BFlat
3. CLabile
4. DBlunted

What is the key difference between factitious disorder and malingering?

1. AMalingering is a severe mental disorder, while factitious disorder is not classed as a mental disorder at all
2. BIn factitious disorder, the symptoms are not produced on purpose at all
3. CThere is no real difference between them, and both terms mean exactly the same thing
4. DIn factitious disorder, the aim is to be seen as ill; in malingering, the aim is an external reward

A patient who drinks heavily every day was admitted this morning. When do early signs of alcohol withdrawal, such as tremor, sweating and anxiety, usually begin?

1. AAbout 6–24 hours after the last drink
2. BOnly after 7 days without alcohol
3. CWithin 5 minutes of the last drink
4. DAbout 2–3 weeks after the last drink

Quale effetto è atteso e temporaneo dopo la terapia elettroconvulsivante (TEC)?

1. AConfusione e perdita di memoria a breve termine nel periodo del trattamento
2. BParalisi delle gambe
3. CPerdita della parola per mesi
4. DPerdita permanente di tutti i ricordi a lungo termine precedenti al trattamento

A patient who believes he is a famous religious leader becomes upset when other patients laugh at him. What is the most appropriate nursing action?

1. AAgree that he is the religious leader so that he feels respected
2. BAsk him to prove his identity in front of the group, so that the laughing stops
3. CEncourage the other patients to explain why the belief is wrong
4. DProtect him from ridicule, avoid arguing and focus on real activities

A patient tells the nurse, "You're the only one I can talk to. You're much better than the other nurses." What is the most appropriate response?

1. A"The other nurses are not as experienced as I am, so it makes sense that you prefer talking to me."
2. B"Thank you. I'll make sure I'm always the one assigned to you from now on."
3. C"I'm glad our talks help. All the staff here are working with you, and it's important that you can talk to them too."
4. D"You shouldn't compare nurses. That's not fair to them, and it's rude."