Mental health nursing worksheet with answers

Which feature is typical of bulimia nervosa?

1. ARecurrent binge eating followed by compensatory behaviours such as vomiting
2. BSevere restriction of food intake without any bingeing or compensatory behaviour
3. CVery low body weight in all cases
4. DNo concern about body shape

A person who has strong hostile feelings towards a neighbour is excessively friendly and generous to him. Which defence mechanism is this?

1. AReaction formation
2. BDisplacement
3. CCompensation
4. DDenial

A patient is having a panic attack. What should the nurse do?

1. AEncourage the patient to join a busy group activity
2. BLeave the patient alone to calm down
3. CStay with the patient, speak calmly in short, simple sentences and provide a quiet space
4. DExplain in detail how panic disorder develops so that the patient understands the attack

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 guaranteed cure of the dementia
4. DA lower risk of falls than with no medicine at all

Which behaviour is a warning sign of possible suicidal intent in a depressed patient?

1. ATalking about their favourite music
2. BMaking plans for a family holiday
3. CAsking for help with a job application for after discharge
4. DGiving away valued possessions and suddenly seeming calm

What should a patient taking disulfiram be taught?

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

A nurse is teaching a patient with anxiety how to do progressive muscle relaxation. Which instruction is correct?

1. ATense each muscle group in turn for a few seconds, then let go and notice the difference
2. BDo the exercise only during a panic attack, never at other times
3. CTense all your muscles at once and keep them tight for 10 minutes
4. DHold your breath for as long as possible while lying completely still on the floor

A patient in a manic episode starts taking off her clothes in the busy day room. What is the most appropriate action?

1. ACall security to remove her from the ward
2. BCalmly cover her and guide her to her room or a quiet area
3. CTell her loudly in front of everyone that she must stop
4. DAsk the other patients to ignore her and carry on