Scheda di esercizi di Infermieristica di salute mentale con soluzioni

A man has no close friends, prefers to be alone, shows little emotion and seems indifferent to praise or criticism. Which personality disorder does this suggest?

1. ASchizoid
2. BAvoidant
3. CDependent
4. DHistrionic

Why are benzodiazepines used with caution in older adults?

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

What is the main difference between bipolar I and bipolar II disorder?

1. ABipolar I occurs only in adults over 30; bipolar II occurs only in children, teenagers and young adults
2. BBipolar I involves only depression; bipolar II involves only mania
3. CBipolar I involves at least one manic episode; bipolar II involves hypomania and major depression but never full mania
4. DBipolar II is always more severe than bipolar I

In DSM-5-TR, prolonged grief disorder in adults requires that at least how long has passed since the death?

1. A2 weeks
2. B6 weeks
3. C12 months
4. D3 years

Which physical finding is common in bulimia nervosa?

1. ASwelling of the salivary glands at the angle of the jaw
2. BRaised blood pressure, a fast pulse and a high temperature
3. CVery low body weight with lanugo hair
4. DA high serum potassium level

A patient asks the nurse for her home phone number so they can keep in touch after discharge. What is the best response?

1. A"I'll give you my number, but please only call me at weekends when I'm not working, and keep it short."
2. B"I can't give you my number, because our relationship is a professional one. Let's talk about support you can contact after discharge."
3. C"That would be against the rules, so please stop asking about it."
4. D"Of course, as long as you don't tell the other patients."

Which patient should the nurse check first?

1. AA patient with depression who is asking for help to phone his mother
2. BA patient with OCD who is late for breakfast because of a long washing ritual in the bathroom
3. CA patient with schizophrenia who wants a cigarette break in the garden
4. DA patient given IM haloperidol and lorazepam 30 minutes ago who is hard to rouse, breathing 8/min

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

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