Mental health nursing worksheet with answers

Which signs suggest acute cocaine intoxication?

1. ADilated pupils, a fast heart rate and high blood pressure
2. BPinpoint pupils, slow breathing and drowsiness
3. CSlurred speech, an unsteady gait and a strong smell of alcohol on the breath
4. DRed eyes, increased appetite, dry mouth and slowed reactions

Lithium is mainly used to treat:

1. AAlcohol withdrawal
2. BBipolar disorder
3. CPanic attacks as a quick-acting drug
4. DSchizophrenia as the first-line drug

A man has no close friends, prefers to be alone, shows little emotion and seems indifferent to praise or criticism. Which personality disorder does this suggest?

1. ADependent
2. BSchizoid
3. CHistrionic
4. DAvoidant

What should a patient on clozapine be taught to report immediately?

1. AIncreased saliva at night
2. BFever, sore throat or other signs of infection
3. CMild drowsiness after the evening dose
4. DA wish to eat more

Which factor is one of the strongest predictors of future suicide?

1. AA previous suicide attempt
2. BBeing married
3. CHaving a stable job
4. DHaving a strong religious faith

A patient says, "I'll take the pill, the bill, the hill, the still." What is this called?

1. ANeologism
2. BClang association
3. CEcholalia
4. DPerseveration

An 82-year-old started amitriptyline last week. Which finding is most concerning?

1. AA slightly dry mouth
2. BFeeling a little drowsy in the evening
3. CNew confusion and difficulty passing urine
4. DMild constipation that responds to extra fluids and fibre in the diet

A patient with schizophrenia has marked negative symptoms. He stays in bed most of the day and neglects his hygiene. Which nursing approach is most helpful?

1. AWait until he asks to join activities before involving him
2. BTell him firmly that he will lose his ward privileges unless he gets up and showers at once
3. CAgree a simple daily routine with small, achievable activities and give positive feedback
4. DLet him stay in bed, because negative symptoms cannot change