Pielęgniarstwo psychiatryczne: karta pracy z odpowiedziami

A teenager starts dressing and speaking like a famous singer she admires. Which defence mechanism is this?

1. ARationalisation
2. BProjection
3. CSuppression
4. DIdentification

In a mental status examination, what does assessing orientation check?

1. AWhether the patient knows the time, the place and who they are
2. BWhether the patient understands that they are ill and needs treatment for it
3. CWhether the patient can interpret proverbs and explain their meaning
4. DWhether the patient's mood matches the facial expression and tone of voice

What is conversion disorder (functional neurological symptom disorder)?

1. AA condition in which the person has two or more distinct identities, with gaps in memory between them
2. BNeurological symptoms, such as weakness or blindness, that are not explained by a neurological disease
3. CA belief that one has a serious illness without having any symptoms
4. DDeliberately faking symptoms to get money or avoid work

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

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

Why is the nurse's body language important in therapeutic communication?

1. APatients with mental illness cannot understand non-verbal signals
2. BPatients often respond more to non-verbal messages than to the words used
3. CIt is only important during the termination phase
4. DBody language matters only when patients cannot speak the same language

A patient who is detained under mental health legislation does not return from escorted leave. What should the nurse do?

1. ARemove his name from the ward list and give his bed to a new patient who is waiting for admission
2. BDo nothing, because patients are allowed to leave whenever they want
3. CWait until the next day, because he will probably return on his own
4. DStart the missing patient procedure at once, informing the team and, if required, the police

A woman with PTSD after a sexual assault by a man becomes distressed when a male nurse is assigned to her. What is the most appropriate response?

1. AAssign a female nurse where possible and explain her care plan to her
2. BInsist that she accept the male nurse, as all staff are professional
3. CTell her that she must learn to face her fears
4. DLeave her without a named nurse until she calms down

For the last 3 years a man has had frequent periods of mildly raised mood and periods of low mood. None has been severe enough to count as hypomania or a major depressive episode. Which diagnosis fits best?

1. ACyclothymic disorder
2. BBipolar II disorder
3. CBipolar I disorder
4. DMajor depressive disorder