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Module 11 • 20 Questions
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Module 11
Question 1
The "York Retreat" for mentally ill was started by:
A
Philippe Pinel
B
Benjamin Rush
C
Clifford beers
D
William Tuke
Question 2
A man is admitted to the nursing care unit with a diagnosis of cirrhosis. He has a long history of alcohol dependence. During the late evening following his admission, he becomes increasingly disoriented and agitated. Which of the following would the client be least likely to experience?
A
Diaphoresis and tremors.
B
Increased blood pressure and heart rate.
C
Illusions.
D
Delusions of grandeur
Question 3
Which of the following would best indicate to the nurse that a depressed client is improving?
A
Compliance with medications.
B
Changes in vegetative signs.
C
Reduced levels of anxiety.
D
Requests to talk to the nurse.
Question 4
The nurse is discussing electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) with a client who asks how long it will be before she feels better. The nurse explains that the beneficial effects of ECT usually occur within
A
four weeks.
B
three weeks.
C
one week.
D
six week
Question 5
A 34-year-old woman is admitted for treatment of depression. Which of these symptoms would the nurse be least likely to find in the initial assessment?
A
Feelings of hopelessness.
B
Inability to make decisions.
C
Family history of depression.
D
Increased interest in sex.
Question 6
When planning the therapeutic milieu, it is MOST important to select group activities which
A
Build skills of group participation
B
Achieve clients’ therapeutic goals
C
Are consistent with clients’ skills
D
Match the clients’ preferences
Question 7
The nurse is caring for a severely depressed client who has just been admitted to the in-client psychiatric unit. Which of the following is a PRIORITY of care?
A
Rest
B
Nutrition
C
Elimination
D
Safety
Question 8
A student nurse is caring for a 75-year-old client who is very confused. The student’s communication tools should include:
A
Speaking very loudly.
B
Written directions for bathing.
C
Gentle touch while guiding ADLs (activities of daily living).
D
Flat facial expression
Question 9
How long should a depressive episode last for it to be considered for diagnosis?
A
3-4 weeks
B
7 days
C
more than 10 days
D
2 weeks
Question 10
The following are correct nursing interventions for patients with major depression, except:
A
Scrabble
B
Newspaper reading
C
Painting
D
Music therapy
Question 11
The most serious complication of depression?
A
Physical deformities
B
Suicid
C
Social isolation
D
Stroke
Question 12
Which of the following is a most common cause of dementia?
A
Parkinson's disease
B
Stroke
C
Aging
D
Alzheimer's diseas
Question 13
Which is not a psycho-social therapy?
A
Cognitive therapy.
B
Behaviour Therapy
C
Electro-convulsive therapy
D
Family therapy
Question 14
Which term used for chroninc mood disturbance involving numerous episodes of hypomania and depressed mood of insufficient severity or duration to meet the criteria of bipolar disorder?
A
Melancholia
B
Dysthymia
C
Cyclothymia
D
Circumstantiality
Question 15
In which type of depression is having all subtypes like mild, moderate , or severe form of depression ?
A
Moderate depression
B
Severe depression
C
Mild depression
D
Recurrent depression
Question 16
Disorder of consciousness in which patient remains motionless and mute, is called as _____?
A
Confusion
B
Stupor
C
Hallucination
D
Cloudiness of consciousness
Question 17
Which symptoms are usually reffered as "walkies and talkies"?
A
Tardive Dyskinesi
B
Dystonia
C
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
D
Akathisia
Question 18
Following options are common signs of depression except ______?
A
Apathy
B
Sadness
C
Hopelessnes
D
Increased psychomotor activity.
Question 19
Abnormal sensitivity to light is known is-
A
Hydrophobia
B
Aphasia
C
Diplopia
D
Photophobia
Question 20
Drug of choice in brest carcinoma-
A
Co-trimoxazole
B
Methotrexate
C
Chlorambucil
D
Tamoxifen citrate
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