Mental health nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Which of these is a positive symptom of schizophrenia?

  1. AAuditory hallucinations
  2. BLack of motivation (avolition)
  3. CPoverty of speech (alogia)
  4. DFlat affect
2.Easy

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. BDenial
  3. CCompensation
  4. DDisplacement
3.Easy

What are the core features of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

  1. AObsessions, compulsions and repeated checking
  2. BDelusions, hallucinations and disorganised speech
  3. CInattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity
  4. DLow mood, loss of interest and poor sleep
4.Medium

When should blood be taken to measure a patient's lithium level?

  1. AImmediately after the morning dose
  2. BAbout 12 hours after the last dose
  3. C1 hour after the last dose
  4. DAt any time of day, since it makes no difference
5.Medium

A student avoids eating in the canteen and speaking in seminars because she fears others will judge her or see her blush. Which disorder does this suggest?

  1. AGeneralised anxiety disorder
  2. BAgoraphobia
  3. CSocial anxiety disorder
  4. DObsessive-compulsive disorder
6.Medium

Which information is essential when documenting the use of physical restraint?

  1. AThe reason for it, alternatives tried, start and end times, and the observations made
  2. BThe nurse's personal opinion of the patient's character and attitude
  3. CThe full names of the other patients who saw the incident
  4. DOnly the time the restraint started and the name of the nurse in charge of the shift
7.Hard

A woman taking carbamazepine for bipolar disorder uses an oral contraceptive pill. What should the nurse teach?

  1. ACarbamazepine can make the pill less effective, so she should discuss contraception with the prescriber
  2. BCarbamazepine increases the effect of the pill, so she can take it every other day
  3. CThe two drugs do not interact in any way
  4. DShe should take the pill and the carbamazepine at exactly the same time each day so that both of them stay fully effective
8.Hard

A behaviour plan states that staff will no longer give attention to a child's tantrums but will praise calm behaviour. For the first few days, the tantrums become worse. What does this most likely show?

  1. AThat the plan has failed and should be stopped immediately
  2. BThat the tantrums are caused by a physical illness
  3. CThat the child needs firm punishment for each tantrum instead
  4. DAn extinction burst, which is expected before the behaviour decreases

Answer key

  1. 1. A · Auditory hallucinations
  2. 2. A · Reaction formation
  3. 3. C · Inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity
  4. 4. B · About 12 hours after the last dose
  5. 5. C · Social anxiety disorder
  6. 6. A · The reason for it, alternatives tried, start and end times, and the observations made
  7. 7. A · Carbamazepine can make the pill less effective, so she should discuss contraception with the prescriber
  8. 8. D · An extinction burst, which is expected before the behaviour decreases

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