WorksheetsAnxiety and Stress
Total questions: 58
Worksheet time: 32mins
What is OCD?
Wanting things to be clean
Being messy
Obsessive Complaining Disorder
A mental health disorder that affects people of all ages and walks of life
What is an obsession? (select all apply)
Thinking about that one Zac Efron scene in High School Musical 2.
Thoughts, images, or impulses that occur over and over again.
Needing to do something again if it doesn't "feel right".
Feelings that are out of the person's control.
What is a compulsion?
Repetitive behavior used to neutralize or make an obsession go away.
Freely deciding to do something.
Disobedience.
Checking to make sure you locked your door.
"I like to keep my room clean; I'm a little OCD."
True
False
What is ODD?
Temper tantrums
An established pattern of behavioral problems lasting at least six months.
Being really obedient.
Obsessive Defiance Disorder
According to the DSM-5, how long must behaviors be present before ODD can be diagnosed?
6 weeks
1 temper tantrum
6 months
6 years
There is no official cause of ODD, but there are a variety of theories.
False
True
Which of the following is not an example of a treatment option for ODD?
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Family Therapy
Medication
Walking it out
A client reports difficulty sleeping, irritability, and constant worry for the past 6 months. The nurse suspects:
Panic disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Which physical symptom is associated with severe anxiety?
Muscle tension
Improved concentration
Decreased heart rate
Slurred speech
A client with panic disorder states, “I think I’m going to die.” What is the nurse’s priority action?
Take vital signs
Stay with the client and offer reassurance
Leave and call the physician
Administer an antianxiety medication
Which of the following behaviors best reflects a compulsion?
A. Fear of being contaminated
B. Checking a locked door 10 times
C. Hearing a voice that says "clean again"
D. Excessive fear of harm coming to a loved one
A client with OCD says, “I know it's silly, but I can’t stop cleaning.” What is the best response by the nurse?
It must be difficult for you to have these thoughts and behaviors.
Why don’t you try to stop cleaning for a day?
You should just ignore the urge to clean.
Everyone has strange habits sometimes.
Which of the following is the best response to a client expressing distressing thoughts?
You should try harder to control them.
Why do you think you feel that way?
Let’s talk about how these thoughts affect you.
You need to stop the behavior.
Which technique is appropriate during a panic attack?
Provide detailed explanations.
Leave the room to reduce stimulation.
Use grounding techniques.
Ask the client to reflect on triggers.
Which patient statement indicates the most serious risk?
I get anxious in crowds.
I can’t leave my house anymore.
I cry when I remember the accident.
I can’t sleep before exams.
Buspirone differs from benzodiazepines in that it:
Directly enhances GABA
Provides immediate relief
Has no sedative effects
Has a high risk of dependency
A client taking lorazepam reports dizziness and drowsiness. What is the nurse’s priority education?
Take the medication with grapefruit juice
Increase caffeine to counteract fatigue
Double the dose at night
Avoid driving or operating machinery
Which finding suggests benzodiazepine withdrawal?
Nausea, sedation, hypotension
Sleepiness, bradycardia, chills
Muscle rigidity, fever, confusion
Tremors, anxiety, seizures
A client with OCD washes their hands more than 20 times a day. What is the primary purpose of this behavior?
Hygiene
Impulse control
Reducing anxiety
Preventing infection
A client states, “I feel like I am outside my body and everything is unreal.” This is:
Panic level anxiety
Obsession
Generalized anxiety
Hallucination
When using CBT with a client, a nurse focuses on:
Avoiding all triggers
Exploring childhood trauma
Replacing irrational thoughts
Teaching only breathing techniques
A client asks why benzodiazepines should not be used long-term. The best response is:
They are addictive and lose effectiveness.
They can make you more alert.
They're too expensive.
They must be combined with opioids.
Which client behavior indicates the success of anxiety management strategies?
The client avoids large groups.
The client asks for PRN medication.
The client identifies triggers and uses deep breathing.
The client denies having anxiety.
What are therapeutic nursing interventions for anxiety and OCD? (Select all apply)
Offer realistic choices.
Use distraction during rituals.
Avoid discussion of feelings.
Encourage expression of concerns.
Provide a structured environment.
What is the term for a non-specific anxiety disorder?
phobia
GAD
panic attacks
1. A type of anxiety disorder in which the individual worries excessively and is unable to control this focus on worry, with clinical manifestations such as uneasiness, fatigue, irritability, and restlessness.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Panic Disorder
Phobic Disorder
2. Composed of discrete episodes of attack that are rapid, intense, and escalating anxiety, in which the person experiences great emotional fear as well as physiological discomfort.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Obsessive-compulsive Disorder
Panic Disorder
Phobic Disorder
6. These are recurrent, persistent, intrusive, and unwanted thoughts, images, or impulses that cause marked anxiety and interfere with interpersonal, social, and occupational functioning.
Obsessions
Compulsions
Anxiety
Fear
Dominic is extremely afraid of ants; he panics whenever he sees one. Dominic appears to suffer from
stress
a phobia
schizophrenia
hypochondriasis
Before leaving her house, Edith checks the locks on each door at least ten times. Such repetition of irrational actions is called a(n) ______________
Obsession
Compulsion
A person suffering from _____________ re-experiences a catastrophe through flashbacks or nightmares.
OCD
GAD
PTSD
Marty can't stop thinking about his house after leaving for work—did he unplug the iron? Did he turn off the stove? These thoughts that bother him all day are a(n):
Obsession
Compulsion
Maria sometimes feels like she is having a heart attack while driving. She pulls over because she is short of breath and her chest aches. She calls 911, but when the paramedics arrive, they tell her that nothing is wrong with her heart. Maria's symptoms point to
generalized anxiety disorder
panic disorder
obsessive-compulsive disorder
social phobia
Larry often worries about many different things. He finds these worries hard to push to the back of his mind because they are very bothersome. Sometimes, he has difficulty working and spending time with friends because he can't stop worrying. He also feels frequent muscle tension in his back that seems to be related to his worrying. Larry's symptoms point to
agoraphobia
panic disorder
generalized anxiety disorder
obsessive compulsive disorder
What does PTSD stand for?
Persistent Trauma Survivor Development
Persistent Traumatic Stress Disorder
Please Take Some Donuts
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Which disorder category does PTSD fall under?
Anxiety
Schizophrenia
Mood
Stress
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to treat PTSD.
True
False
Is PTSD more common in men or in women?
Men
Women
What are some of the symptoms of PTSD? (Select all that apply)
Intrusive memories
Changes in physical and emotional reactions
Negative changes in thinking and mood
Avoidance
Those who are diagnosed with PTSD are at a higher risk of developing another mental illness.
True
False
Only veterans are diagnosed with PTSD.
True
False
Which therapy can help ease symptoms for those living with PTSD?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Support Groups
Exposure Therapy
All of the above
PTSD stands for:
Pre-Terminal Situation Disorder
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post Traumatic Situation Disorder
Pre-Tactile Stress Disorder
Lack of concentration is a side effect of PTSD.
True
False
PTSD is ________________________.
treatable
untreatable
Emotional numbness, reliving traumatic events, and anxiety can all be symptoms of PTSD.
True
False
Death, serious illness, car accidents, school violence, and natural disasters can cause:
phobias
post-traumatic stress disorder
obsessive compulsive disorder
Who is more likely to develop post-traumatic stress disorder?
men
women
When someone has PTSD, the symptoms of stress are intense and last longer than __________.
one day
one week
one month
one year
Which of the following is a common symptom of generalized anxiety disorder?
Excessive worry
Delusions
Hallucinations
Memory loss
Which therapy is most often recommended for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder?
Physical therapy
Electroconvulsive therapy
Cognitive-behavioral therapy
Light therapy
Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
Flashbacks
Nightmares
Elevated mood
Emotional numbness
Which of the following is a common symptom of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
Memory loss
Manic episodes
Excessive worry
Hallucinations
Which therapy is most effective for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
Hypnosis
Electroconvulsive therapy
Exposure and response prevention
Light therapy
Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of panic disorder?
Shortness of breath
Sudden intense fear
Chest pain
Gradual mood changes
