Scheda di esercizi di Infermieristica di salute mentale con soluzioni

What are the two core areas affected in autism spectrum disorder?

1. AMemory and orientation to time and place
2. BMood and appetite, which change with the seasons
3. CReading and writing only, with completely normal social skills and play
4. DSocial communication and interaction, and restricted, repetitive behaviours or interests

Which measure has good evidence for reducing suicide deaths?

1. AAvoiding the topic of suicide completely with people at risk
2. BAsking the patient to sign a no-suicide contract
3. CRestricting access to lethal means, such as firearms or large supplies of medicines
4. DGiving the patient a large supply of medicine at discharge so that they do not run out and stop treatment

What is "sundowning" in a person with dementia?

1. AImproved memory and calmness as darkness falls each evening
2. BSensitivity of the skin to sunlight caused by dementia medicines
3. CSleeping all day and staying awake all night from the start of the illness
4. DIncreased confusion and agitation in the late afternoon and evening

What is the Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) used for?

1. ATo assess the risk of a patient becoming violent
2. BTo rate the severity of depression
3. CTo screen for and monitor tardive dyskinesia
4. DTo measure the severity of alcohol withdrawal

When is the risk of suicide particularly high for patients after psychiatric inpatient care?

1. AOnly while the patient is asleep in hospital
2. BOnly after one year at home
3. CThere is no change in risk after discharge
4. DIn the first weeks after discharge

A patient taking an antipsychotic is going on a summer day trip. What should the nurse teach?

1. ADrink enough fluids and avoid overheating, because the medicine can affect temperature control
2. BExercise as hard as possible in the heat to burn off the extra weight
3. CAvoid all fluids so that there is less need to find a toilet
4. DStop the medicine for the day so that it does not interact with the sunlight and cause a dangerous reaction

On the fourth day after giving birth, a mother is tearful and moody but is caring for her baby, eating and sleeping when she can. What is the most appropriate nursing response?

1. ATell her that antidepressants must be started at once
2. BAdvise her to stop breastfeeding and let others feed the baby at night so that she can rest and recover
3. CExplain that these "baby blues" are common, offer support and advise her to seek help if they last more than about 2 weeks
4. DArrange an emergency psychiatric admission today

During a session, a patient asks the nurse, "Are you married? Do you have children?" Which response is most appropriate?

1. AEnd the session because personal questions are not allowed
2. BShare details about the nurse's family to build a friendship
3. CAnswer briefly or decline politely, then return the focus to the patient
4. DIgnore the question completely and stay silent until the patient changes the subject