Werkblad Psychiatrische verpleegkunde met antwoorden

Which early feature is most typical of frontotemporal dementia?

1. AVisual hallucinations of people and animals
2. BStepwise decline after a series of small strokes
3. CSevere memory loss as the very first symptom, with no change in behaviour
4. DChanges in personality and behaviour, such as loss of inhibition

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

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

What is the main mechanism of action of antipsychotic medicines?

1. AIncreasing the release of dopamine
2. BStimulating GABA receptors in the brain
3. CBlocking dopamine D₂ receptors
4. DBlocking the reuptake of serotonin only

Welke bevinding wordt bij het psychiatrisch onderzoek onder gedachte-inhoud vastgelegd?

1. ALosse associaties
2. BDwangmatig praten
3. CGedachtevlucht
4. DObsessies en wanen

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

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

A veteran with PTSD sits with his back to the wall, scans the room constantly and jumps at every door slam. Which symptom group do these behaviours belong to?

1. AIntrusion symptoms
2. BDissociative amnesia for the trauma
3. CChanges in arousal and reactivity
4. DAvoidance

A patient in a catatonic stupor has not eaten or drunk anything for 24 hours and does not respond to speech. What is the priority nursing concern?

1. AFluid and nutritional intake, and other physical needs
2. BExploring the meaning of his silence with open questions
3. CEncouraging him to join group therapy
4. DTeaching him about his medicines

An older woman living with her son looks thin and unkempt. She says her son "looks after the money" and she is often hungry. What should the nurse do?

1. ATalk to her privately, document the findings and raise an adult safeguarding concern
2. BTell her that she must move out of her son's home at once and stay with friends until the matter is sorted out
3. CAsk the son in front of her whether he is stealing her money
4. DIgnore it, because family finances are a private matter