8/24/23, 12:20 PM Hesi rn mental health final exam practice questions with answers 2023
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?”
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d. “Do you think that you drink too much?”
e. “Have you ever been arrested for committing a crime?”
Which 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 diagnosis of disruptive mood
dysregulation disorder? Select all that apply.
a. Female
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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 inpatient therapy. Tammy is taking
citalopram (Celexa) and reports that it has made her feel
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more hopeful. With a secondary diagnosis of bulimia
nervosa, what is an alternative antidepressant to consider?
a. Fluoxetine (Prozac)
b. Isocarboxazid (Marplan)
c. Amitriptyline
d. Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
Cabot has multiple symptoms of depression including mood
reactivity, social phobia, anxiety, and overeating. With a history
of mild hypertension, which classification of antidepressants
dispensed as a transdermal patch would be a safe medication?
a. Tricyclic antidepressants
b. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
c. Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
d. Monoamine oxidase inhibitor
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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?”
NEW UPDATE 2022/2023 NURS 1142 RN MENTAL
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WITH ANSWERS ATTAINED GRADED A+.
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d. “Do you think that you drink too much?”
e. “Have you ever been arrested for committing a crime?”
Which 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 diagnosis of disruptive mood
dysregulation disorder? Select all that apply.
a. Female
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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 inpatient therapy. Tammy is taking
citalopram (Celexa) and reports that it has made her feel
NEW UPDATE 2022/2023 NURS 1142 RN MENTAL
HEALTH FINAL EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS ATTAINED GRADED A+.
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, 8/24/23, 12:20 PM Hesi rn mental health final exam practice questions with answers 2023
NEW UPDATE 2022/2023 NURS 1142 RN MENTAL
HEALTH FINAL EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS ATTAINED GRADED A+.
more hopeful. With a secondary diagnosis of bulimia
nervosa, what is an alternative antidepressant to consider?
a. Fluoxetine (Prozac)
b. Isocarboxazid (Marplan)
c. Amitriptyline
d. Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
Cabot has multiple symptoms of depression including mood
reactivity, social phobia, anxiety, and overeating. With a history
of mild hypertension, which classification of antidepressants
dispensed as a transdermal patch would be a safe medication?
a. Tricyclic antidepressants
b. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
c. Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
d. Monoamine oxidase inhibitor
NEW UPDATE 2022/2023 NURS 1142 RN MENTAL
HEALTH FINAL EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS ATTAINED GRADED A+.
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