Mental health nursing worksheet with answers

In obsessive-compulsive disorder, what is an obsession?

1. AA repeated action done to reduce anxiety, such as checking a lock
2. BA strong interest in a hobby that the person enjoys very much
3. CA false belief that is held firmly despite clear evidence that it is untrue
4. DA recurrent, unwanted thought, urge or image that causes anxiety

Which medicine can reduce some physical symptoms of opioid withdrawal, such as sweating, anxiety and a fast heart rate?

1. ANaloxone
2. BDisulfiram
3. CFlumazenil
4. DClonidine

Which drug is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)?

1. ADiazepam
2. BSertraline
3. CHaloperidol
4. DLithium

A patient taking oxycodone for chronic pain has also been prescribed diazepam. What is the main safety concern?

1. AIncreased sedation and respiratory depression
2. BThe diazepam will block the pain-relieving effect of oxycodone
3. CThe combination will cause high blood pressure
4. DThere is no interaction between these two drugs

Which statement about benzodiazepines in anxiety disorders is correct?

1. AThey are the preferred long-term treatment for generalised anxiety disorder
2. BThey are safe to stop suddenly after many months of daily use
3. CThey take 4–6 weeks to have any effect on anxiety, like antidepressants
4. DThey give rapid relief but are generally used only short-term because of tolerance and dependence

A man with few physical symptoms is convinced he has cancer, checks his body many times a day and is not reassured by normal test results. According to DSM-5, which disorder does this suggest?

1. AConversion disorder
2. BSomatic symptom disorder
3. CFactitious disorder
4. DIllness anxiety disorder

A resident with dementia accuses staff of stealing her purse, which she has misplaced. What is the most appropriate response?

1. AInsist that nobody would steal from her
2. BTell her that her memory is the problem and that the purse is not stolen
3. CStay calm, acknowledge her worry and offer to help her look for it
4. DIgnore the accusation and walk away until she forgets about it

A patient with PTSD suddenly appears terrified, staring and breathing quickly, and says she is "back there". What should the nurse do first?

1. AAsk her to describe every detail of the trauma straight away so that she can process the memory
2. BSpeak calmly, use her name and use grounding techniques to bring her attention to the present
3. CTouch her suddenly from behind to get her attention
4. DLeave the room so she can calm down alone