Užduočių lapas tema Psichikos sveikatos slauga su atsakymais

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. CImproved memory and calmness as darkness falls each evening
4. DSleeping all day and staying awake all night from the start of the illness

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

1. ANeologism
2. BConfabulation
3. CEcholalia
4. DEchopraxia

Which nurse response is an example of giving advice, a non-therapeutic technique?

1. A"If I were you, I would leave him."
2. B"Tell me more about your relationship."
3. C"What options have you thought about?"
4. D"How do you feel about leaving him?"

The parents of a 9-year-old starting methylphenidate ask about side effects. What should the nurse teach?

1. AIt causes weight gain, so offer fewer snacks during the day
2. BGive it in the morning, and watch for poor appetite, weight loss and trouble sleeping
3. CGive it just before bedtime so that it works overnight
4. DIt is sedating, so expect the child to sleep more and to be drowsy during lessons at school

A patient intoxicated with phencyclidine (PCP) is agitated and has nystagmus and high blood pressure. Which nursing approach is best?

1. AEncourage him to walk around the ward and join in activities to help burn off the drug
2. BProvide a quiet, low-stimulation environment and keep staff and patient safe
3. CTry to talk the patient down by discussing his feelings in detail
4. DPut him in a busy area so that staff can watch him more easily

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

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

Pacientas, sergantis OKS, atlieka ilgą rankų plovimo ritualą ir praleidžia pusryčius. Koks geriausias pradinis požiūris?

1. AJėga nutraukti ritualą
2. BLeisti laiko ritualui, planuoti tvarkaraštį atsižvelgiant į jį ir laipsniškai drauge su pacientu jį riboti
3. CUžrakinti vonios kambarį
4. DNurodyti, koks beprasmis ritualas, ir reikalauti, kad pacientas jį nedelsiant nutrauktų prieš pusryčius

Verbal de-escalation has failed, and a patient picks up a chair and threatens to throw it at the nurse. What should the nurse do first?

1. ATurn her back and walk away slowly without saying anything
2. BKeep a safe distance, call for help and avoid trying to take the chair alone
3. CGrab the chair from the patient quickly before he can use it
4. DShout loudly at the patient to put the chair down at once, so that he knows the nurse is in charge