Mental health nursing worksheet with answers

At which level of anxiety is a person most able to learn and solve problems?

1. AModerate anxiety
2. BMild anxiety
3. CPanic
4. DSevere anxiety

Which medicine may be used to treat moderate serotonin syndrome?

1. ASertraline
2. BTramadol
3. CPhenelzine
4. DCyproheptadine

What is the most serious haematological risk of clozapine?

1. ARaised platelets
2. BIron overload
3. CPolycythaemia
4. DAgranulocytosis (severe neutropenia)

Which findings suggest recent cannabis use?

1. APinpoint pupils, slow breathing and drowsiness
2. BRed eyes, increased appetite, dry mouth and a fast heart rate
3. CDilated pupils, high fever and severe muscle rigidity
4. DSlow heart rate, constricted pupils, drooling and watery eyes

How should the nurse position herself when talking to an agitated patient?

1. ABetween the patient and the wall, so the patient can leave easily
2. BBehind the patient and close to him, so that the patient does not feel threatened by eye contact
3. CDirectly face to face, as close as possible, to show confidence
4. DAt a safe distance, slightly to the side, with a clear exit available

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

1. APerseveration
2. BEcholalia
3. CClang association
4. DNeologism

A nurse posts on social media about a "funny" patient on her ward, without giving his name. What is correct?

1. AIt is acceptable if the post is set to "friends only"
2. BIt is only a problem if the patient finds the post himself
3. CIt breaches confidentiality, because he could still be identified
4. DIt is acceptable because his name was not used

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. BAllow him to stay at home until he wants to go back
3. CLet a parent stay with him in class every day for the rest of the year
4. DSupport a gradual, planned return to school with a consistent goodbye routine