Pielęgniarstwo psychiatryczne: karta pracy z odpowiedziami

How is lithium mainly removed from the body?

1. ABy the liver, in the bile
2. BThrough the lungs, in the breath
3. CThrough the skin, in sweat only
4. DBy the kidneys, in the urine

After shouting at his partner, a man buys her flowers and cooks her a special dinner to "make it go away". Which defence mechanism is this?

1. AProjection
2. BUndoing
3. CDenial
4. DSublimation

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 can interpret proverbs and explain their meaning
3. CWhether the patient understands that they are ill and needs treatment for it
4. DWhether the patient's mood matches the facial expression and tone of voice

Which treatment is recommended first-line for chronic insomnia in adults?

1. AStaying in bed for longer each morning
2. BLong-term daily benzodiazepines
3. CCognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I)
4. DDrinking alcohol in the evening to fall asleep

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which patient need should a nurse on a mental health ward address first?

1. AA patient who wants to find a new hobby
2. BA patient who feels lonely and wants more visitors
3. CA patient who wants to improve her self-esteem
4. DA patient who has not eaten or drunk anything for two days

What is the Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) used for?

1. ATo screen for and monitor tardive dyskinesia
2. BTo measure the severity of alcohol withdrawal
3. CTo rate the severity of depression
4. DTo assess the risk of a patient becoming violent

Pacjent, który przyjmuje klozapinę od roku, przestaje palić papierosy. Dlaczego ma to znaczenie?

1. AStężenie klozapiny może wzrosnąć, zwiększając ryzyko działań niepożądanych, takich jak sedacja i drgawki
2. BStężenie klozapiny gwałtownie spada, więc dawkę zwykle trzeba podwoić, aby zapobiec nawrotowi psychozy
3. CKlozapina całkowicie przestaje działać
4. DTo w ogóle nie ma znaczenia

A nurse feels strong irritation every time she cares for a patient who reminds her of her abusive father. What is the most appropriate action?

1. AAvoid the patient and let other staff do all of his care
2. BIgnore the feeling, because feelings do not affect nursing care
3. CRecognise this as countertransference and discuss it in clinical supervision
4. DTell the patient that he reminds her of her father