Mental health nursing worksheet with answers

A patient is having a panic attack. What should the nurse do?

1. AEncourage the patient to join a busy group activity
2. BExplain in detail how panic disorder develops so that the patient understands the attack
3. CLeave the patient alone to calm down
4. DStay with the patient, speak calmly in short, simple sentences and provide a quiet space

According to Peplau, in which phase of the nurse–patient relationship are the rules, such as the time, place and length of meetings, agreed?

1. APre-interaction phase
2. BWorking phase
3. CTermination phase
4. DOrientation phase

What is the main purpose of a debriefing after a physical restraint incident?

1. ATo decide which staff member should be blamed for the incident
2. BTo review what happened, support those involved and learn how to prevent future restraint
3. CTo agree how to avoid recording the incident in the patient's records so that the ward is not criticised
4. DTo punish the patient for the behaviour that led to the restraint

A patient shouts at the nurse, "You're useless! You never help me!" Which response is most therapeutic?

1. A"That's not true. I've helped you all day."
2. B"If you speak to me like that, I'm leaving."
3. C"You shouldn't talk to people like that."
4. D"You sound very angry. Tell me what has happened."

In a therapy group, one member talks constantly and interrupts others. What should the group leader do?

1. ALet the member continue, because she has a lot to say
2. BCriticise the member in front of the whole group so that she learns to stay quiet
3. CAcknowledge the member's contribution and invite others to share their views
4. DAsk the member to leave the group permanently so that others can speak

Which psychological treatment is most effective for obsessive-compulsive disorder?

1. AExposure and response prevention, a form of CBT
2. BHypnosis to remove the obsessive thoughts permanently in a single session
3. CPsychoanalysis focused on early childhood memories
4. DEncouraging the patient to perform the rituals more often

The parents of a young man with schizophrenia often criticise him for being "lazy". He has relapsed twice this year. Which intervention is most helpful?

1. ADischarge him to live alone in a flat, without any support from his family or the team
2. BFamily psychoeducation and help to communicate with less criticism
3. CAdvise the parents to stop all contact with their son
4. DTell the parents that they caused his illness

A patient with schizophrenia has marked negative symptoms. He stays in bed most of the day and neglects his hygiene. Which nursing approach is most helpful?

1. ATell him firmly that he will lose his ward privileges unless he gets up and showers at once
2. BWait until he asks to join activities before involving him
3. CAgree a simple daily routine with small, achievable activities and give positive feedback
4. DLet him stay in bed, because negative symptoms cannot change