Scheda di esercizi di Infermieristica di salute mentale con soluzioni

Why are benzodiazepines used with caution in older adults?

1. AThey increase the risk of confusion, falls and fractures
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 cause rapid weight gain and diabetes in all older adults

A patient repeats the nurse's words exactly: Nurse: "How are you today?" Patient: "How are you today?" What is this called?

1. AConfabulation
2. BEchopraxia
3. CNeologism
4. DEcholalia

What is the main mechanism of action of antipsychotic medicines?

1. ABlocking dopamine D₂ receptors
2. BIncreasing the release of dopamine
3. CBlocking the reuptake of serotonin only
4. DStimulating GABA receptors in the brain

Under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (England and Wales), a person lacks capacity for a decision if they cannot do which of the following?

1. ARemember the decision for more than a year afterwards
2. BUnderstand, retain and weigh the information, or communicate their decision
3. CRead and write in the language used by the staff
4. DAgree with the decision that the doctor and the rest of the healthcare team recommend for them

Un paziente in episodio maniacale è troppo occupato per sedersi a mangiare. Qual è il modo migliore per sostenere l'alimentazione?

1. AOffrire cibi ipercalorici da mangiare con le mani e bevande consumabili in movimento
2. BAspettare che il paziente chieda del cibo
3. COffrire un pasto abbondante di tre portate nella sala da pranzo affollata agli orari abituali dei pasti
4. DInsistere che il paziente stia seduto a tavola per 1 ora

Quale effetto collaterale della clozapina può essere pericoloso per la vita e viene spesso trascurato?

1. ASonnolenza
2. BGrave stitichezza che porta a occlusione intestinale
3. CAumento della salivazione
4. DLieve aumento di peso

The family of a patient with schizophrenia asks how they can tell if he is becoming unwell again. Which signs should the nurse teach them to watch for?

1. ATalking more openly with his family about his feelings and his plans for the future
2. BA better appetite and more interest in his hobbies
3. CPoor sleep, withdrawal from others and increasing suspiciousness
4. DMild dry mouth in the first week of a new medicine

A patient starting clozapine is being taught about blood tests. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

1. A"I'll need regular blood tests for as long as I take clozapine."
2. B"After a few months I can stop having blood tests."
3. C"If I get a sore throat or fever, I'll tell someone straight away."
4. D"The tests are done because clozapine can lower my white cells."