Сестринское дело в психиатрии: лист заданий с ответами

What are the core features of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

1. AInattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity
2. BLow mood, loss of interest and poor sleep
3. CObsessions, compulsions and repeated checking
4. DDelusions, hallucinations and disorganised speech

Which side effects are typical of mirtazapine?

1. APriapism and a dry cough
2. BHigh blood pressure and tremor
3. CInsomnia, agitation and weight loss
4. DSedation and increased appetite with weight gain

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. CDeliberately faking symptoms to get money or avoid work
4. DA belief that one has a serious illness without having any symptoms

A patient with borderline personality disorder has made superficial cuts to her arm on the ward. What is the most appropriate nursing response?

1. AGive her a lot of extra attention for the rest of the day
2. BScold her for breaking the ward rules and remove all her privileges
3. CIgnore the wounds completely so as not to reinforce the self-harming behaviour in any way
4. DTreat the wounds in a calm, matter-of-fact way and assess her current risk and feelings

What does the Mini-Cog screening test for cognitive impairment involve?

1. AMeasuring the level of alcohol in the blood
2. BRecall of three words and a clock-drawing task
3. CA questionnaire about mood over the past 2 weeks
4. DA 30-minute brain scan

Когда следует брать кровь для измерения уровня лития у пациента?

1. AПримерно через 12 часов после последней дозы
2. BСразу после утренней дозы
3. CВ любое время суток, так как это не имеет значения
4. DЧерез 1 час после последней дозы

The parent of a child recently diagnosed with autism asks, "Did his vaccines cause this?" What is the most accurate response?

1. A"We don't know, so it is best to stop all of his other vaccines."
2. B"Large studies have found no link between vaccines and autism."
3. C"Yes, the MMR vaccine is a proven cause of autism."
4. D"Autism is caused by cold and distant parenting styles in early childhood."

A patient who used methamphetamine heavily for weeks stopped 2 days ago. He sleeps most of the day, is very low and says life is pointless. What is the priority?

1. AGive a stimulant to relieve the low mood
2. BAssess his suicide risk
3. CWake him often so that his sleep pattern returns to normal
4. DEncourage him to exercise hard to raise his energy