Mental health nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

The nurse asks a patient, "What does 'people in glass houses shouldn't throw stones' mean?" Which ability is being assessed?

  1. AAbstract thinking
  2. BOrientation
  3. CLevel of consciousness
  4. DImmediate memory
2.Easy

What is the main difference between bipolar I and bipolar II disorder?

  1. ABipolar I involves only depression; bipolar II involves only mania
  2. BBipolar II is always more severe than bipolar I
  3. CBipolar I involves at least one manic episode; bipolar II involves hypomania and major depression but never full mania
  4. DBipolar I occurs only in adults over 30; bipolar II occurs only in children, teenagers and young adults
3.Easy

What is the main mechanism of action of antipsychotic medicines?

  1. ABlocking the reuptake of serotonin only
  2. BIncreasing the release of dopamine
  3. CStimulating GABA receptors in the brain
  4. DBlocking dopamine D2 receptors
4.Medium

Which side effects are most common with quetiapine?

  1. ASedation, dizziness when standing and weight gain
  2. BInsomnia and severe weight loss
  3. CA cough and swollen ankles
  4. DHigh prolactin with breast enlargement in almost every patient
5.Medium

What should a patient taking disulfiram be taught?

  1. AAvoid all alcohol, including hidden sources such as some mouthwashes and sauces
  2. BSmall amounts of beer are safe
  3. CIt works only if alcohol is drunk with it, so a small amount of wine is needed daily
  4. DIt cures alcohol dependence after one dose
6.Medium

How does repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) differ from ECT?

  1. AIt uses magnetic pulses on the scalp while the patient is awake, without causing a seizure
  2. BIt involves surgically implanting electrodes deep in the brain under anaesthetic
  3. CIt is given as a daily tablet that contains tiny magnetic particles
  4. DIt needs a general anaesthetic and causes a seizure, like ECT
7.Hard

A patient in acute mania has slept for 2 hours in 3 nights, is losing weight and is pacing constantly. Which nursing concern is the priority?

  1. ARisk of physical exhaustion and injury
  2. BLow self-esteem
  3. CLack of knowledge about the illness
  4. DDisturbed relationships with her family
8.Hard

After her house burned down, a woman developed delusions and disorganised speech. Ten days later the symptoms have gone completely and she is back to normal. Which diagnosis best fits?

  1. ASchizophreniform disorder
  2. BBrief psychotic disorder
  3. CDelusional disorder
  4. DSchizophrenia

Answer key

  1. 1. A · Abstract thinking
  2. 2. C · Bipolar I involves at least one manic episode; bipolar II involves hypomania and major depression but never full mania
  3. 3. D · Blocking dopamine D2 receptors
  4. 4. A · Sedation, dizziness when standing and weight gain
  5. 5. A · Avoid all alcohol, including hidden sources such as some mouthwashes and sauces
  6. 6. A · It uses magnetic pulses on the scalp while the patient is awake, without causing a seizure
  7. 7. A · Risk of physical exhaustion and injury
  8. 8. B · Brief psychotic disorder

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