Mental health nursing worksheet with answers

An opioid overdose has been reversed with naloxone, and the patient is now awake. Why must he still be observed closely?

1. ANaloxone makes the opioid act for twice as long
2. BNaloxone itself causes slow breathing several hours later as it is broken down
3. CThere is no need to observe him once he is awake
4. DNaloxone may wear off before the opioid, so his breathing can slow down again

To which drug class does donepezil belong?

1. ASelective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
2. BCholinesterase inhibitors
3. CDopamine antagonists
4. DBenzodiazepines

Near the end of a conversation, the nurse says, "Today we talked about your sleep, your worries about work and your plan to call your sister." Which technique is this?

1. AExploring
2. BFocusing
3. CRestating
4. DSummarising

A patient with schizophrenia says, "The voices are telling me I'm evil." Which response is best?

1. A"Let's not talk about the voices for now. Tell me about your family and your plans instead."
2. B"If you hear voices, you must be very ill."
3. C"I don't hear the voices, but I can see they are upsetting you. What are they saying to you?"
4. D"The voices aren't real, so just ignore them."

Which risk applies when antipsychotics are used in older people with dementia?

1. AAn increased risk of stroke and death
2. BImproved memory within a few days
3. CA lower risk of falls than with no medicine at all
4. DA guaranteed cure of the dementia

Which goal for a patient with depression is written in a SMART way?

1. A"The patient will be happier."
2. B"The patient will walk with staff for 15 minutes once a day by Friday."
3. C"The patient will improve her mood and sleep and start exercising more at some point."
4. D"The patient will feel better soon."

A nurse notices that a colleague smells of alcohol, has slurred speech and is about to give medicines. What should the nurse do?

1. AReport the concern immediately to the nurse in charge, following policy, to protect patients
2. BGive the colleague some strong coffee and let her continue with the medicine round if she says she feels fine
3. CWait until the end of the shift, then talk privately with the colleague
4. DSay nothing, because it is not her responsibility

According to DSM-5, which childhood condition is a requirement for a later diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder?

1. AEvidence of conduct disorder starting before age 15
2. BSeparation anxiety disorder in early childhood
3. CA diagnosis of ADHD before age 7
4. DAutism spectrum disorder diagnosed before school age