Lembaran kerja Kejururawatan kesihatan mental dengan jawapan

In adults, persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) involves a depressed mood on most days for at least how long?

1. A2 weeks
2. B2 years
3. C2 months
4. D6 weeks

Which type of hallucination is most common in schizophrenia?

1. AVisual
2. BTactile
3. COlfactory
4. DAuditory

What is malingering?

1. AProducing symptoms on purpose to take on the role of a sick person, without any external gain
2. BPhysical symptoms caused by stress that the person does not produce on purpose
3. CIntentionally faking or exaggerating symptoms for an external gain, such as money or avoiding prison
4. DExcessive worry about having a serious illness despite repeated normal results and reassurance from doctors

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

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

How does conduct disorder differ from oppositional defiant disorder?

1. AThe two disorders are exactly the same and differ only in the age at which they are diagnosed
2. BConduct disorder involves only arguing with adults and losing one's temper
3. CConduct disorder involves violating others' rights, such as cruelty, theft or fire setting
4. DOppositional defiant disorder includes serious physical aggression towards animals

A woman has new anxiety, weight loss, a tremor, heat intolerance and a fast heart rate. Which test is most important before diagnosing an anxiety disorder?

1. AUrine drug screen only
2. BThyroid function tests
3. CSerum lithium level
4. DAn MRI of the knee

The family of a patient with schizophrenia asks how they can tell if he is becoming unwell again. Which signs should the nurse teach them to watch for?

1. AA better appetite and more interest in his hobbies
2. BPoor sleep, withdrawal from others and increasing suspiciousness
3. CTalking more openly with his family about his feelings and his plans for the future
4. DMild dry mouth in the first week of a new medicine

A nurse is teaching a patient who has started haloperidol for schizophrenia. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

1. A"I'll avoid alcohol while I'm taking this medicine."
2. B"I should tell the nurse if my neck or jaw muscles feel stiff."
3. C"I should get up slowly if I feel dizzy."
4. D"I can stop taking it as soon as the voices go away."