ATI Mood Disorder and Suicide Questions
1.
A public health nurse is preparing a suicide prevention program for patrons of the local
library. The nurse should inform the attendees that suicide is the second leading cause of
death in which of the following age groups?
a. 10-34 years old
b. 35-44 years old
c. 45-54 years old
d. over 65 years old
Answer: a. 10-34 years old
2.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to undergo transcranial magnetic stimulation
(TMS) for depression. Which of the following information should the nurse provide?
a. "The procedure will take about two hours."
b. "You will be asleep during the procedure."
c. "Most people only require one treatment to eliminate their depression."
d. "You may experience a mild headache following the procedure."
Answer: d. "You may experience a mild headache following the procedure."
3.
A nurse in an outpatient clinic is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder and
has reported suicidal thoughts. Which of the following is the first information the nurse
should try to obtain from the client?
a. How lethal are the client's thoughts of self-harm?
b. Does the client have access to committing self-harm?
c. Does the client have a suicide plan?
d. Does the client have someone to call when they are feeling suicidal?
Answer: c. Does the client have a suicide plan?
4.
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has major depressive disorder. Which
of the following assessment findings should the nurse expect for a client who has major
depressive disorder?
a. Client is hyperactive
b. Client has had a recent intentional weight loss
c. Client reports sleeping 8 hours each night
d. Client reports having thoughts of death
Answer: d. Client reports having thoughts of death
5.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to undergo electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
for depression. Which of the following information should the nurse provide?
a. "Electrical current will flow through electrodes placed on your torso."
b. "You will be awake during the procedure."
c. "Your provider will likely schedule you for several treatments over a period of weeks."
d. "It is not necessary to fast before the procedure."
Answer: c. "Your provider will likely schedule you for several treatments over a period of
, weeks."
6.
A school nurse is creating a presentation about mental health for a group of middle school
students. Which of the following topics should the nurse prioritize when preparing this
presentation?
a. Tyramine restrictions when taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)
b. The prevalence of postpartum depression
c. Signs and manifestations of lithium toxicity
d. Factors that contribute to suicide
Answer: d. Factors that contribute to suicide
7.
A school nurse is preparing a presentation about suicide prevention for high school. Which of
the following should the nurse include as modifiable risk factors for suicide?
a. Sexual orientation
b. Access to firearms
c. Ethnicity
d. Race
Answer: b. Access to firearms
8.
A nurse is discussing findings of depression with a group of clients. Which of the following
client statements indicates an understanding of the information?
a. "Thyroid problems can cause depression"
b. "Staying awake for days can be a finding of depression."
c. "Hyperactivity is a finding associated with depression."
d. "Impulsiveness is a finding that is commonly associated with depression."
Answer: a. "Thyroid problems can cause depression"
9.
A school nurse is preparing a presentation for high school students on the relationship
between substances and depression. Which of the following substances should the nurse
plan to include as a contributing factor in the development of substance-induced depressive
disorder?
a. Amphetamines
b. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
c. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
d. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
Answer: a. Amphetamines
10.
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for transcranial magnetic stimulation. When
preparing the client for the procedure, which of the following statements should the nurse
make?
a. "The procedure will last about 1 hour."
b. "During the procedure you may notice slight relaxation of the jaw."
c. "This procedure is effective when combined with psychotherapy."
d. "The treatments will take about 6 months."
Answer: c. "This procedure is effective when combined with psychotherapy."
11.
1.
A public health nurse is preparing a suicide prevention program for patrons of the local
library. The nurse should inform the attendees that suicide is the second leading cause of
death in which of the following age groups?
a. 10-34 years old
b. 35-44 years old
c. 45-54 years old
d. over 65 years old
Answer: a. 10-34 years old
2.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to undergo transcranial magnetic stimulation
(TMS) for depression. Which of the following information should the nurse provide?
a. "The procedure will take about two hours."
b. "You will be asleep during the procedure."
c. "Most people only require one treatment to eliminate their depression."
d. "You may experience a mild headache following the procedure."
Answer: d. "You may experience a mild headache following the procedure."
3.
A nurse in an outpatient clinic is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder and
has reported suicidal thoughts. Which of the following is the first information the nurse
should try to obtain from the client?
a. How lethal are the client's thoughts of self-harm?
b. Does the client have access to committing self-harm?
c. Does the client have a suicide plan?
d. Does the client have someone to call when they are feeling suicidal?
Answer: c. Does the client have a suicide plan?
4.
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has major depressive disorder. Which
of the following assessment findings should the nurse expect for a client who has major
depressive disorder?
a. Client is hyperactive
b. Client has had a recent intentional weight loss
c. Client reports sleeping 8 hours each night
d. Client reports having thoughts of death
Answer: d. Client reports having thoughts of death
5.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to undergo electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
for depression. Which of the following information should the nurse provide?
a. "Electrical current will flow through electrodes placed on your torso."
b. "You will be awake during the procedure."
c. "Your provider will likely schedule you for several treatments over a period of weeks."
d. "It is not necessary to fast before the procedure."
Answer: c. "Your provider will likely schedule you for several treatments over a period of
, weeks."
6.
A school nurse is creating a presentation about mental health for a group of middle school
students. Which of the following topics should the nurse prioritize when preparing this
presentation?
a. Tyramine restrictions when taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)
b. The prevalence of postpartum depression
c. Signs and manifestations of lithium toxicity
d. Factors that contribute to suicide
Answer: d. Factors that contribute to suicide
7.
A school nurse is preparing a presentation about suicide prevention for high school. Which of
the following should the nurse include as modifiable risk factors for suicide?
a. Sexual orientation
b. Access to firearms
c. Ethnicity
d. Race
Answer: b. Access to firearms
8.
A nurse is discussing findings of depression with a group of clients. Which of the following
client statements indicates an understanding of the information?
a. "Thyroid problems can cause depression"
b. "Staying awake for days can be a finding of depression."
c. "Hyperactivity is a finding associated with depression."
d. "Impulsiveness is a finding that is commonly associated with depression."
Answer: a. "Thyroid problems can cause depression"
9.
A school nurse is preparing a presentation for high school students on the relationship
between substances and depression. Which of the following substances should the nurse
plan to include as a contributing factor in the development of substance-induced depressive
disorder?
a. Amphetamines
b. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
c. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
d. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
Answer: a. Amphetamines
10.
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for transcranial magnetic stimulation. When
preparing the client for the procedure, which of the following statements should the nurse
make?
a. "The procedure will last about 1 hour."
b. "During the procedure you may notice slight relaxation of the jaw."
c. "This procedure is effective when combined with psychotherapy."
d. "The treatments will take about 6 months."
Answer: c. "This procedure is effective when combined with psychotherapy."
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