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When asked, "How do you feel today?", a patient answers, "With my hands." What type of thinking does this show?

1. ATangential thinking
2. BConcrete thinking
3. CThought blocking
4. DFlight of ideas

A patient with Alzheimer's disease holds his toothbrush but no longer knows how to use it, although his arm muscles work normally. What is this called?

1. AAmnesia
2. BApraxia
3. CAphasia
4. DAkathisia

How does binge-eating disorder differ from bulimia nervosa?

1. AThe person never feels a loss of control while eating
2. BThe person always has a very low body weight and a fear of gaining weight
3. CBinges happen only once a year, so they are not a problem
4. DThere are no regular compensatory behaviours, such as vomiting or laxative use

A patient lies awake in bed for hours worrying about not sleeping. Which stimulus control advice is correct?

1. ADo vigorous exercise in the bedroom until tired enough to fall asleep straight away
2. BStay in bed and watch television or use a phone until sleep finally comes
3. CIf still awake after about 20 minutes, get up, do something calm and return when sleepy
4. DLook at the clock often to check how much sleep is being lost

A patient in a manic episode makes repeated sexual comments to a nurse. What is the most appropriate response?

1. AAvoid the patient for the rest of the shift
2. BLaugh at the comments so he does not feel rejected
3. CRespond with similar comments to build rapport
4. DCalmly say that the comments are not acceptable and redirect him

What should a patient taking chlorpromazine be taught about sun exposure?

1. AUse sunscreen and protective clothing, because the skin may burn easily
2. BSunbathe for longer each day to improve mood
3. CAvoid going outside at all, even in winter, for the rest of his life
4. DSun exposure has no effect while taking this medicine

Which patient has the highest risk of suicide?

1. AA 72-year-old widowed man with alcohol dependence who has a gun at home and a plan
2. BA 30-year-old woman with mild anxiety who has a supportive family
3. CA 45-year-old man with well-controlled hypertension who works full time
4. DA 20-year-old student with exam stress who has no thoughts of suicide and good friends

A nurse notices that a colleague smells of alcohol, has slurred speech and is about to give medicines. What should the nurse do?

1. ASay nothing, because it is not her responsibility
2. BGive the colleague some strong coffee and let her continue with the medicine round if she says she feels fine
3. CWait until the end of the shift, then talk privately with the colleague
4. DReport the concern immediately to the nurse in charge, following policy, to protect patients