NEW UPDATE 2022/2023 NURS 1142 RN MENTAL HEALTH FINAL EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS ATTAINED GRADED A+.

NEW UPDATE 2022/2023 NURS 1142 RN MENTAL
HEALTH FINAL EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS ATTAINED GRADED A+.
 Which response by a 15-year-old demonstrates a common symptom

observed in patients diagnosed with major depressive disorder?


a. “I’m so restless. I can’t seem to sit still.”



b. “I spend most of my time studying. I have to get into a good college.”



c. “I’m not trying to diet, but I’ve lost about 5 pounds in the past 5 months.”

d. “I go to sleep around 11 p.m. but I’m always up by 3 a.m. and can’t go back to

sleep.”


 Which assessment question asked by the nurse demonstrates an

understanding of comorbid mental health conditions associated with major
depressive disorder? Select all that apply.


a. “Do rules apply to you?”



b. “What do you do to manage anxiety?”



c. “Do you have a history of disordered eating?”



d. “Do you think that you drink too much?”



e. “Have you ever been arrested for committing a crime?”

NEW UPDATE 2022/2023 NURS 1142 RN MENTAL
HEALTH FINAL EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS
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b. Epidemiological studies contribute to improvements in care for individuals

with mental disorders by:


 Providing information about effective nursing techniques.



 Identifying risk factors that contribute to the development of a disorder.



 Identifying individuals in the general population who will develop a specific

disorder.


 Identifying which individuals will respond favorably to a specific treatment.




c. Besides antianxiety agents, which classification of drugs is also commonly

given to treat anxiety and anxiety disorders?


 Antipsychotics



 Mood stabilizers



 Antidepressants



 Cholinesterase inhibitors


NEW UPDATE 2022/2023 NURS 1142 RN MENTAL
HEALTH FINAL EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS
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d. What assessment question will provide the nurse with information regarding

the effects of a woman’s circadian rhythms on her quality of life?


 “How much sleep do you usually get each night?”



 “Does your heart ever seem to skip a beat?”



 “When was the last time you had a fever?”

 “Do you have problems urinating?”



 AAAWhich nursing intervention focuses on managing a common characteristic

of major depressive disorder associated with the older population?


a. Conducting routine suicide screenings at a senior center.



b. Identifying depression as a natural, but treatable result of aging.



c. Identifying males as being at a greater risk for developing depression.



d. Stressing that most individuals experience just a single episode of major

depression in a lifetime.


 Which characteristic identified during an assessment serves to support a


NEW UPDATE 2022/2023 NURS 1142 RN MENTAL
HEALTH FINAL EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS ATTAINED GRADED A+.

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diagnosis of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder? Select all that apply.


a. Female



b. 7 years old



c. Comorbid autism diagnosis



d. Outbursts occur at least once a week



e. Temper tantrums occur at home and in school



 Which chronic medical condition is a common trigger for major depressive

disorder?


a. Pain



b. Hypertension

c. Hypothyroidism



d. Crohn’s disease



 Tammy, a 28-year-old with major depressive disorder and bulimia

nervosa, is ready for discharge from the county hospital after 2 weeks of

NEW UPDATE 2022/2023 NURS 1142 RN MENTAL
HEALTH FINAL EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS ATTAINED GRADED A+.