Scheda di esercizi di Infermieristica di salute mentale con soluzioni

What is hoarding disorder?

1. APersistent difficulty throwing things away, so that clutter fills the living space
2. BRepeated checking that all the doors and windows are locked before leaving the house each day
3. CCollecting a few favourite objects as a hobby that the person enjoys
4. DFear of leaving the home because of crowds and public transport

Il litio si usa principalmente per trattare:

1. AGli attacchi di panico come farmaco ad azione rapida
2. BLa schizofrenia come farmaco di prima linea
3. CIl disturbo bipolare
4. DL'astinenza da alcol

A patient says, "If I make one mistake at work, I'll be fired, lose my flat and end up on the street." Which cognitive distortion is this?

1. ACatastrophising
2. BPersonalisation
3. CMind reading
4. DEmotional reasoning

A teenager is starting atomoxetine for ADHD. What should the nurse teach the family to watch for?

1. AA dangerous rise in blood pressure after eating foods that contain tyramine
2. BSevere weight gain in the first week
3. CNew or worsening suicidal thoughts or unusual changes in mood or behaviour
4. DSigns of physical dependence, because it is a controlled stimulant

Which preparation is usual before electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?

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

A patient in a manic episode makes repeated sexual comments to a nurse. What is the most appropriate response?

1. ALaugh at the comments so he does not feel rejected
2. BRespond with similar comments to build rapport
3. CCalmly say that the comments are not acceptable and redirect him
4. DAvoid the patient for the rest of the shift

A woman who takes lithium for bipolar disorder tells the nurse she would like to become pregnant. What is the best response?

1. A"You'll need to choose between treating your bipolar disorder and having a baby."
2. B"Please don't stop your lithium on your own. Let's arrange for you to plan this with your prescriber before you conceive."
3. C"Lithium is completely safe in pregnancy, so there is no need to change anything at all."
4. D"Stop the lithium today so that it is out of your body before you get pregnant."

A patient with borderline personality disorder and frequent self-harm says, "I'm going to kill myself tonight," after an argument on the phone. A colleague says, "She always says that." What should the nurse do?

1. AWait until the next morning to see if she still feels the same once the argument has settled down
2. BCarry out a full suicide risk assessment, as with any patient who expresses suicidal intent
3. CTell the patient she is only seeking attention
4. DAgree with the colleague and take no action at all