Scheda di esercizi di Infermieristica di salute mentale con soluzioni

In a dark room, a patient mistakes a coat hanging on the door for a man standing there. What is this called?

1. AAn illusion
2. BA hallucination
3. CA delusion
4. DAn idea of reference

Which feature is typical of Korsakoff syndrome?

1. AA flapping tremor of the hands caused by liver failure
2. BSevere memory loss with confabulation
3. CPinpoint pupils and slow breathing
4. DFever, rigidity and a high creatine kinase

In DSM-5, gambling disorder is grouped with which category of disorders?

1. APersonality disorders in Cluster B
2. BAnxiety disorders and phobias
3. CNeurocognitive disorders such as dementia
4. DSubstance-related and addictive disorders

Which communication approach is best with a patient who has paranoid personality disorder?

1. AAvoid explaining anything so that the patient does not become suspicious
2. BBe very warm and joke often to put the patient at ease
3. CBe clear, honest and business-like, and explain the reasons for actions
4. DTalk about the patient with colleagues in whispers within his sight

A student avoids eating in the canteen and speaking in seminars because she fears others will judge her or see her blush. Which disorder does this suggest?

1. AGeneralised anxiety disorder
2. BAgoraphobia
3. CObsessive-compulsive disorder
4. DSocial anxiety disorder

Which approach is most effective when setting limits with a patient who repeatedly breaks ward rules?

1. ALet each nurse decide on the day whether to apply the rules
2. BChange the rules for this patient to avoid conflict
3. CState the rule and the consequence clearly, and make sure all staff apply it consistently
4. DGive a long explanation each time the rule is broken and allow the patient to negotiate a new consequence

Un paziente con schizofrenia rifiuta il suo antipsicotico, dicendo che lo fa sentire rallentato. Qual è la migliore risposta iniziale?

1. ARegistrare "rifiutato" e non parlarne mai più
2. BEsplorare le sue ragioni e gli effetti collaterali e informare l'équipe perché il trattamento possa essere rivisto
3. CDirgli che sarà contenuto e riceverà un'iniezione se non prende le compresse per bocca
4. DNascondere il farmaco nel suo cibo

An 81-year-old woman's memory has slowly worsened over 2 years. She repeats questions and gets lost in familiar places, but she is alert and her attention is normal. Which condition is most likely?

1. ANormal ageing with mild forgetfulness
2. BDelirium
3. CBrief psychotic disorder in later life
4. DA neurocognitive disorder such as Alzheimer's disease