Užduočių lapas tema Psichikos sveikatos slauga su atsakymais

The nurse asks, "What would you do if you smelled smoke in a cinema?" Which part of the mental status examination does this assess?

1. AOrientation
2. BPerception
3. CJudgement
4. DRecent memory

What is "sundowning" in a person with dementia?

1. AIncreased confusion and agitation in the late afternoon and evening
2. BSensitivity of the skin to sunlight caused by dementia medicines
3. CSleeping all day and staying awake all night from the start of the illness
4. DImproved memory and calmness as darkness falls each evening

Which level of anxiety involves disorganised thinking, an inability to communicate clearly and possible loss of contact with reality?

1. ANormal everyday anxiety
2. BModerate anxiety
3. CMild anxiety
4. DPanic

A patient who drinks heavily every day was admitted this morning. When do early signs of alcohol withdrawal, such as tremor, sweating and anxiety, usually begin?

1. AAbout 2–3 weeks after the last drink
2. BWithin 5 minutes of the last drink
3. CAbout 6–24 hours after the last drink
4. DOnly after 7 days without alcohol

A patient says, "The doctor says I'm getting better, but I don't think anyone here really knows me." Which nurse response is most therapeutic?

1. A"You feel that people here don't really know you?"
2. B"The doctor is very experienced, so you should trust her."
3. C"Everyone here knows you well, so don't worry."
4. D"Why do you think the doctor is wrong about you?"

A patient who is detained under mental health legislation does not return from escorted leave. What should the nurse do?

1. ADo nothing, because patients are allowed to leave whenever they want
2. BRemove his name from the ward list and give his bed to a new patient who is waiting for admission
3. CStart the missing patient procedure at once, informing the team and, if required, the police
4. DWait until the next day, because he will probably return on his own

A patient with anorexia nervosa is found doing sit-ups in her room after every meal. What is the best nursing response?

1. AIgnore it, because exercise is always healthy
2. BPraise her for being so active and motivated, because it shows she is taking care of her health
3. CTell her she will be tube-fed if she does it again
4. DCalmly follow the agreed care plan on activity and observation, without arguing or punishing

In the second session of a new therapy group, members argue about rules and one member challenges the leader's authority. How should the leader interpret this?

1. AThe member who challenged the leader should be removed
2. BThe group has failed and should be ended before anyone is upset
3. CThe leader should avoid all conflict by making every decision alone
4. DIt is a normal stage of group development, to be handled openly and calmly