Scheda di esercizi di Infermieristica di salute mentale con soluzioni

A patient's arm stays in an odd raised position for a long time after the nurse moves it. What is this called?

1. AWaxy flexibility
2. BEchopraxia
3. CAkathisia
4. DTardive dyskinesia

What is conversion disorder (functional neurological symptom disorder)?

1. ADeliberately faking symptoms to get money or avoid work
2. BA condition in which the person has two or more distinct identities, with gaps in memory between them
3. CNeurological symptoms, such as weakness or blindness, that are not explained by a neurological disease
4. DA belief that one has a serious illness without having any symptoms

A patient says that other people can hear his thoughts as if they were spoken aloud. What is this called?

1. AEcholalia
2. BThought blocking
3. CThought broadcasting
4. DFlight of ideas

A patient says, "Nobody at work likes me." Which nurse response best reflects cognitive restructuring?

1. A"I'm sure everybody likes you."
2. B"You should find a new job where people like you."
3. C"Why do you care what people at work think?"
4. D"What evidence do you have that nobody likes you?"

How should a nurse screen a patient for intimate partner violence?

1. AOnly ask patients who have visible injuries
2. BAsk in private, without the partner or family present
3. CAsk in front of the partner to see how he reacts
4. DAsk the partner instead of the patient

Which preparation is usual before electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?

1. AFasting for several hours, because a brief general anaesthetic is given
2. BStopping all regular medicines for 2 weeks before the first treatment
3. CNo preparation, because the patient stays fully awake during ECT
4. DEating a large meal to prevent low blood sugar during the seizure

An 8-year-old with separation anxiety disorder has missed two weeks of school. What is the most helpful approach?

1. AAllow him to stay at home until he wants to go back
2. BTell him that he is being silly and must go
3. CSupport a gradual, planned return to school with a consistent goodbye routine
4. DLet a parent stay with him in class every day for the rest of the year

A un paziente in terapia con sertralina viene dato tramadolo per il dolore. Poche ore dopo è agitato, sudato, tremante e ha clono alle caviglie. Qual è il problema più probabile?

1. AAstinenza da alcol
2. BSindrome neurolettica maligna
3. CAstinenza da oppioidi
4. DSindrome serotoninergica