Mental health nursing worksheet with answers

In behaviour therapy, what is negative reinforcement?

1. APunishing a behaviour with an unpleasant consequence so that it becomes less likely
2. BTaking away something unpleasant after a behaviour, which makes it more likely
3. CAdding a reward after a behaviour so that it happens more often
4. DIgnoring a behaviour so that it slowly disappears over time

A boy who is not good at sport works very hard to become the best student in his class. Which defence mechanism is this?

1. ARegression
2. BUndoing
3. CCompensation
4. DDisplacement

Which drug class is the main treatment for alcohol withdrawal?

1. ASSRIs
2. BOpioids
3. CAntipsychotics as first-line treatment
4. DBenzodiazepines

A few hours after the first dose of haloperidol, a young man's neck twists to one side and his eyes roll upward. What is this?

1. ASerotonin syndrome
2. BTardive dyskinesia
3. CAcute dystonia
4. DNeuroleptic malignant syndrome

Which question is the best way to ask a patient about suicidal thoughts?

1. A"Are you having thoughts of killing yourself?"
2. B"You're not thinking of doing anything silly, are you?"
3. C"You wouldn't hurt yourself, would you?"
4. D"Things aren't that bad, are they?"

A patient asks the nurse for her home phone number so they can keep in touch after discharge. What is the best response?

1. A"I can't give you my number, because our relationship is a professional one. Let's talk about support you can contact after discharge."
2. B"I'll give you my number, but please only call me at weekends when I'm not working, and keep it short."
3. C"That would be against the rules, so please stop asking about it."
4. D"Of course, as long as you don't tell the other patients."

A woman who is being abused by her partner says she will not leave him. What is the most appropriate response?

1. ACall her partner to discuss his behaviour with him
2. BRespect her decision, give information about support services and help her make a safety plan
3. CTell her that she must leave him today or the nurse cannot help her
4. DTell her that if she stays and is hurt again, it will be her own fault because she was warned about the risks

A patient is found unresponsive with a respiratory rate of 6/min and pinpoint pupils. What should the nurse do first?

1. AGive flumazenil
2. BPlace the patient in the recovery position and wait for the patient to wake up naturally before calling anyone
3. CCall for help, open the airway and support breathing, and give naloxone as prescribed or per protocol
4. DGive a large glass of water