Scheda di esercizi di Infermieristica di salute mentale con soluzioni

Why are benzodiazepines used with caution in older adults?

1. AThey cause rapid weight gain and diabetes in all older adults
2. BThey raise blood pressure to dangerous levels after a single dose
3. CThey have no effect on the brain in older people
4. DThey increase the risk of confusion, falls and fractures

In che cosa il delirium di solito si differenzia dalla demenza?

1. ALa demenza inizia sempre all'improvviso
2. BIl delirium si sviluppa lentamente nell'arco di anni; la demenza inizia all'improvviso e fluttua di ora in ora
3. CSono la stessa condizione
4. DIl delirium inizia all'improvviso e fluttua; la demenza si sviluppa gradualmente nell'arco di mesi o anni

What is the difference between empathy and sympathy?

1. AEmpathy is used only with children and teenagers; sympathy is used only with adult patients
2. BEmpathy is understanding feelings from the patient's view; sympathy is feeling sorry for them
3. CEmpathy and sympathy mean exactly the same thing in nursing
4. DEmpathy is feeling sorry for a patient; sympathy is understanding their point of view

The nurse notices that she is spending much longer with one patient than with the others and feels she is the only one who can help him. What does this most likely indicate?

1. APossible boundary problems that she should discuss in supervision
2. BTransference by the patient towards the nurse, which is never the nurse's concern
3. CThat the patient needs to be transferred to another unit
4. DAn ideal therapeutic relationship

Quale farmaco ha più probabilità di aumentare la litiemia di un paziente?

1. AParacetamolo
2. BOmeprazolo
3. CAmoxicillina
4. DIbuprofene

A patient at high risk of suicide is placed on constant (one-to-one) observation. What does this mean?

1. AThe patient is seen once a shift by the nurse in charge, and otherwise checked by camera from the office when staff are free
2. BThe patient can be left alone while asleep
3. CThe patient is checked every hour during the day only
4. DA staff member stays with the patient at all times, at the distance set by policy, including in the bathroom

A nurse notices that a colleague smells of alcohol, has slurred speech and is about to give medicines. What should the nurse do?

1. ASay nothing, because it is not her responsibility
2. BReport the concern immediately to the nurse in charge, following policy, to protect patients
3. CGive the colleague some strong coffee and let her continue with the medicine round if she says she feels fine
4. DWait until the end of the shift, then talk privately with the colleague

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. BEncourage the other patients to explain why the belief is wrong
3. CProtect him from ridicule, avoid arguing and focus on real activities
4. DAsk him to prove his identity in front of the group, so that the laughing stops