Mental health nursing worksheet with answers

Which sequence shows the five stages of grief described by Kübler-Ross?

1. AAnger, denial, acceptance, bargaining, depression
2. BAcceptance, bargaining, anger, depression, denial
3. CDenial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
4. DShock, guilt, hope, sadness, recovery

According to DSM-5, generalised anxiety disorder involves excessive worry on more days than not for at least how long?

1. A6 months
2. B1 month
3. C2 weeks
4. D2 years

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

1. ADisulfiram
2. BClonidine
3. CNaloxone
4. DFlumazenil

How should a patient take sublingual buprenorphine-naloxone tablets?

1. ASwallow the tablet whole with a large glass of water
2. BCrush the tablet and mix it with a spoonful of soft food such as yoghurt
3. CChew the tablet quickly and then swallow it with juice so that it reaches the stomach faster
4. DLet the tablet dissolve completely under the tongue without chewing or swallowing it

Which group of signs suggests drug-induced pseudoparkinsonism in a patient taking haloperidol?

1. AShuffling gait, mask-like face, rigidity and a resting tremor
2. BSudden muscle spasm of the neck with the eyes rolled upwards
3. CRestless pacing and an inability to sit still
4. DLip smacking, tongue thrusting and grimacing after years of treatment

A patient says, "I'm worthless. Nobody cares about me." Which response is most therapeutic?

1. A"Let's talk about something more cheerful."
2. B"You're feeling that no one cares about you. Tell me more."
3. C"You shouldn't say such things."
4. D"That's not true; everyone here cares about you."

During a session, a patient says he intends to seriously harm a named neighbour. What is the correct general principle?

1. AThe threat should be ignored because patients often say things they don't mean
2. BThe risk to an identifiable person must be shared with the team and may need to be disclosed to protect that person, following the law and policy
3. CThe nurse should personally go and warn the neighbour without telling the team
4. DConfidentiality means nothing can be shared

A depressed patient says, "I don't enjoy anything any more, so there's no point in doing anything." Which intervention best reflects behavioural activation?

1. APlan small, scheduled activities with him and review how he felt afterwards
2. BEncourage him to rest in bed as much as possible until the medicine works
3. CTell him that his thoughts are irrational and he should stop thinking that way
4. DWait until his mood improves before suggesting activities