Mental health nursing worksheet with answers

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. AAvoidant
2. BHistrionic
3. CSchizoid
4. DDependent

Which medicine may be used as part of the treatment of neuroleptic malignant syndrome?

1. AHaloperidol
2. BDantrolene
3. CFluoxetine
4. DLithium

Which statement about confidentiality in mental health nursing is correct?

1. AOnly physical health information is confidential; mental health information may be shared with relatives on request
2. BInformation can be shared with anyone who asks
3. CPatient information is kept confidential, with exceptions such as a serious risk of harm to the patient or others
4. DConfidentiality never has any exceptions

A woman is convinced that a famous actor she has never met is secretly in love with her and sends her signals through his films. Which type of delusion is this?

1. AGrandiose
2. BNihilistic
3. CErotomanic
4. DSomatic

How does obsessive-compulsive personality disorder differ from obsessive-compulsive disorder?

1. AIt always involves repeated hand washing and checking rituals
2. BPeople with it always feel that their behaviour is senseless and unwanted
3. CIt is a lasting pattern of perfectionism and control without true obsessions and compulsions
4. DIt starts suddenly in later life after a stressful event and goes away on its own within a few months

How may depression present differently in adolescents than in adults?

1. AWith irritability rather than obvious sadness
2. BAlways with psychotic symptoms
3. CWith increased energy and less need for sleep
4. DWith a high fever and a rash

A patient with alcohol dependence is confused, unsteady on his feet and has abnormal eye movements. Why is it urgent to give thiamine?

1. AWernicke's encephalopathy can be reversed if treated early, but may otherwise lead to permanent Korsakoff syndrome
2. BThiamine will make him dislike the taste of alcohol in the future, which helps prevent a relapse
3. CThiamine prevents all alcohol withdrawal seizures
4. DThiamine quickly lowers the blood alcohol level

An 8-year-old with separation anxiety disorder has missed two weeks of school. What is the most helpful approach?

1. ATell him that he is being silly and must go
2. BLet a parent stay with him in class every day for the rest of the year
3. CSupport a gradual, planned return to school with a consistent goodbye routine
4. DAllow him to stay at home until he wants to go back