Scheda di esercizi di Infermieristica di salute mentale con soluzioni

Which medicine may be used as part of the treatment of neuroleptic malignant syndrome?

1. AFluoxetine
2. BDantrolene
3. CHaloperidol
4. DLithium

Which feature is central to antisocial personality disorder?

1. AA strong wish for close relationships combined with fear of rejection
2. BA pattern of disregard for the rights of others, often without remorse
3. COdd beliefs, magical thinking, eccentric dress and unusual perceptual experiences
4. DIntense fear of being abandoned by people close to them

Che cos'è la terapia ambientale (milieu therapy)?

1. AL'elettroshock (terapia elettroconvulsivante)
2. BUn tipo di farmaco
3. CUna terapia svolta solo individualmente in una stanza privata, lontano dalla comunità del reparto
4. DUsare l'intero ambiente del reparto e la comunità come parte del trattamento

A patient with PTSD begins to dissociate during a conversation. Which grounding technique can the nurse use?

1. ALeave her alone until the episode has passed on its own
2. BAsk her to name things she can see, hear and touch in the room right now
3. CAsk her to describe the traumatic event in as much detail as she can
4. DAsk her to close her eyes and think back to the worst moment of the trauma

A newly admitted patient asks, "Do you think I'm crazy?" Which response is most therapeutic?

1. A"Of course not. Only crazy people would ask that."
2. B"Everyone here is a bit crazy in some way, so there's really nothing for you to worry about."
3. C"You seem worried about what being here means. Can you tell me more?"
4. D"Yes, but you're in the right place now."

A man taking risperidone reports breast enlargement and his partner says he has lost interest in sex. Which effect is the most likely cause?

1. ARaised prolactin
2. BRaised blood calcium
3. CLow thyroid hormone
4. DLow blood sodium

A patient on suicide precautions asks for his razor to shave. What is the most appropriate response?

1. AFollow policy, for example by supervising the shave or offering an electric razor
2. BGive him the razor, because he has the right to his own belongings
3. CLet another patient lend him a razor so that staff do not need to be involved and he can keep his privacy
4. DRefuse, and tell him he cannot shave at all while in hospital

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

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