Scheda di esercizi di Infermieristica di salute mentale con soluzioni

Which medicine is commonly used to treat antipsychotic-induced akathisia?

1. ALithium
2. BHaloperidol
3. CPropranolol
4. DBupropion

Chiedere direttamente a un paziente dei pensieri suicidari ne aumenta il rischio di suicidio?

1. ASì; va fatto solo da uno psichiatra dopo una valutazione completa
2. BNo; chiedere direttamente è sicuro e aiuta a valutare il rischio
3. CSì; gli mette l'idea in testa
4. DÈ sicuro solo negli adolescenti

Un bambino di 6 anni ricoverato comincia a succhiarsi il pollice e a bagnare di nuovo il letto. Di quale meccanismo di difesa si tratta?

1. AProiezione
2. BRegressione
3. CIntellettualizzazione
4. DSublimazione

A woman has new anxiety, weight loss, a tremor, heat intolerance and a fast heart rate. Which test is most important before diagnosing an anxiety disorder?

1. ASerum lithium level
2. BThyroid function tests
3. CUrine drug screen only
4. DAn MRI of the knee

Which information is essential when documenting the use of physical restraint?

1. AThe reason for it, alternatives tried, start and end times, and the observations made
2. BThe nurse's personal opinion of the patient's character and attitude
3. COnly the time the restraint started and the name of the nurse in charge of the shift
4. DThe full names of the other patients who saw the incident

A 7-year-old with autism is admitted to a children's ward. Which nursing action is most helpful?

1. AChange his daily routine often, to help him get used to change
2. BPut him in a busy bay with lots of noise and activity to keep him stimulated
3. CAvoid his parents' advice, because staff know best how to care for him
4. DKeep to his usual routines where possible and prepare him for any changes

On a mental health ward, which task is most appropriate for the nurse to delegate to a healthcare assistant?

1. AAccompanying a stable patient to the dining room and recording his food intake
2. BTeaching a patient about the side effects of lithium
3. CCarrying out the full admission suicide risk assessment of a newly admitted patient
4. DEvaluating whether a PRN medicine given an hour ago has worked

A woman who is being abused by her partner says she will not leave him. What is the most appropriate response?

1. ARespect her decision, give information about support services and help her make a safety plan
2. BTell her that she must leave him today or the nurse cannot help her
3. CTell her that if she stays and is hurt again, it will be her own fault because she was warned about the risks
4. DCall her partner to discuss his behaviour with him