Užduočių lapas tema Psichikos sveikatos slauga su atsakymais

A patient's arm stays in an odd raised position for a long time after the nurse moves it. What is this called?

1. AWaxy flexibility
2. BEchopraxia
3. CTardive dyskinesia
4. DAkathisia

What is the main difference between bipolar I and bipolar II disorder?

1. ABipolar I involves at least one manic episode; bipolar II involves hypomania and major depression but never full mania
2. BBipolar II is always more severe than bipolar I
3. CBipolar I involves only depression; bipolar II involves only mania
4. DBipolar I occurs only in adults over 30; bipolar II occurs only in children, teenagers and young adults

What type of drug is methadone, used in the treatment of opioid dependence?

1. AA non-addictive stimulant that reduces opioid craving
2. BAn opioid antagonist that blocks all opioid effects
3. CA long-acting full opioid agonist
4. DA benzodiazepine that reduces anxiety during withdrawal

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

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

An older man has poor concentration, memory complaints and low mood that started after his wife died. Why is careful assessment important?

1. ADepression in older adults can look like dementia and is treatable
2. BMemory complaints in older adults are always caused by dementia
3. COlder adults cannot be treated for depression
4. DLow mood after the loss of a partner is always normal grief and never needs any assessment

What must a patient be told for consent to a new psychotropic medicine to be valid?

1. AOnly the benefits, so that the patient is not frightened by the side effects
2. BNothing at all, because psychiatric patients cannot give consent
3. COnly the name of the medicine and the time of day it will be given
4. DThe expected benefits, the main risks and the alternatives, including no treatment

A patient taking naltrexone for alcohol dependence is brought to the emergency department with a broken leg. Why should the nurse tell the team about the naltrexone?

1. AIt is not relevant, because naltrexone only affects the way the body responds to alcohol
2. BNaltrexone blocks opioid analgesics, so pain relief needs to be planned differently
3. CNaltrexone causes broken bones to heal more slowly
4. DNaltrexone makes opioids much stronger, so smaller doses must be used

A patient taking venlafaxine has started a second serotonergic medicine. She is restless, sweating, has a fast pulse and twitching muscles. What should the nurse do first?

1. AHold the serotonergic medicines and inform the prescriber urgently
2. BGive paracetamol (acetaminophen) and check her again tomorrow
3. CEncourage her to walk or exercise in the garden to relieve the restlessness and muscle twitching
4. DGive the next dose of venlafaxine as planned