NUR 384 EXAM 3 EXAM WITH
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025
The nurse educator is lecturing a group of nursing students on depression in adolescents.
Which statement indicates that teaching has been effective?
1. "Adolescents are not likely to suffer from depression."
2. "Depressed adolescents always seek immediate treatment."
3. "Many symptoms are attributed to normal adjustments of adolescents."
4. "Suicide is not common among depressed adolescents." - CORRECT-ANSWERS****3.
"Many symptoms are attributed to normal adjustments of adolescents."
When planning care for a depressed client, which correctly written outcome should be a
nurse's first priority?
1. The client will promise not to physically harm self.
2. The client will discuss feelings with staff and family by day three.
3. The client will establish a trusting relationship with the nurse.
4. The client will remain safe during hospital stay. - CORRECT-ANSWERS****4. The client will
remain safe during hospital stay.
A nurse administers 100 percent oxygen to a client during and after
,electroconvulsive therapy treatment (ECT). What is the rationale for this procedure?
1. To prevent increased intracranial pressure resulting from anoxia
2. To prevent decreased blood pressure, pulse, and respiration owing to electrical
stimulation
3. To prevent anoxia resulting from medication-induced paralysis of respiratory muscles
4. To prevent blocked airway, resulting from seizure activity - CORRECT-ANSWERS****3. To
prevent anoxia resulting from medication-induced paralysis of respiratory muscles
Immediately after electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), in which position should a nurse place
the client?
1. On his or her side, to prevent aspiration
2. In high Fowler's position, to prevent increased intracranial pressure
3. In Trendelenburg's position, to promote blood flow to vital organs
4. In prone position, to prevent airway blockage - CORRECT-ANSWERS****1. On his or her
side, to prevent aspiration
A client is diagnosed with major depressive episode. Which nursing diagnosis should a nurse
assign to this client, to address a behavioral symptom of this disorder?
1. Altered communication R/T feelings of worthlessness AEB anhedonia
2. Social isolation R/T poor self-esteem AEB secluding self in room
3. Altered thought processes R/T hopelessness AEB persecutory delusions
,4. Altered nutrition: less than body requirements R/T high anxiety AEB anorexia - CORRECT-
ANSWERS****2. Social isolation R/T poor self-esteem AEB secluding self in room
A client diagnosed with major depressive episode hears voices commanding self- harm.
Which should be the nurse's priority intervention at this time?
1. Obtaining an order for locked seclusion until client is no longer suicidal
2. Conducting 15-minute checks to ensure safety
3. Placing the client on one-to-one observation while continuing to monitor suicidal ideations
4. Encouraging client to express feelings related to suicide - CORRECT-ANSWERS****3.
Placing the client on one-to-one observation while continuing to monitor suicidal ideations
A nurse assesses a client suspected of having the diagnosis of major depressive episode.
Which client symptom would rule out this diagnosis?
1. The client is disheveled and malodorous.
2. The client refuses to interact with others and isolates self in room.
3. The client is unable to feel any pleasure.
4. The client has maxed-out charge cards and exhibits promiscuous behaviors. - CORRECT-
ANSWERS****4. The client has maxed-out charge cards and exhibits promiscuous
behaviors.
A client who has been newly diagnosed with depression is beginning tricyclic antidepressant
therapy. The nurse has just completed teaching with this client. Which statement by the
client indicates the need for further education?
, 1. "I will continue to take this medication even if the symptoms have not subsided."
2. "I may experience drowsiness or dizziness while taking this medication."
3. "I do not need to quit smoking."
4. "I will stop drinking alcohol now that I am taking this medication." - CORRECT-
ANSWERS****3. "I do not need to quit smoking."
A nurse reviews the laboratory data of a client suspected of having the diagnosis of major
depressive episode. Which lab value would potentially rule out this diagnosis?
1. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level of 25 U/mL
2. Potassium (K+) level of 4.2 mEq/L
3. Sodium (Na+) level of 140 mEq/L
4. Calcium (Ca2+) level of 9.5 mg/dL - CORRECT-ANSWERS****1. Thyroid-stimulating
hormone (TSH) level of 25 U/mL
A depressed client reports to a nurse a history of divorce, job loss, family
estrangement, and cocaine abuse. Which theoretical principle best explains the etiology of
this client's depressive symptoms?
1. According to psychoanalytic theory, depression is a result of negative perceptions.
2. According to object-loss theory, depression is a result of overprotection.
3. According to learning theory, depression is a result of repeated failures.
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025
The nurse educator is lecturing a group of nursing students on depression in adolescents.
Which statement indicates that teaching has been effective?
1. "Adolescents are not likely to suffer from depression."
2. "Depressed adolescents always seek immediate treatment."
3. "Many symptoms are attributed to normal adjustments of adolescents."
4. "Suicide is not common among depressed adolescents." - CORRECT-ANSWERS****3.
"Many symptoms are attributed to normal adjustments of adolescents."
When planning care for a depressed client, which correctly written outcome should be a
nurse's first priority?
1. The client will promise not to physically harm self.
2. The client will discuss feelings with staff and family by day three.
3. The client will establish a trusting relationship with the nurse.
4. The client will remain safe during hospital stay. - CORRECT-ANSWERS****4. The client will
remain safe during hospital stay.
A nurse administers 100 percent oxygen to a client during and after
,electroconvulsive therapy treatment (ECT). What is the rationale for this procedure?
1. To prevent increased intracranial pressure resulting from anoxia
2. To prevent decreased blood pressure, pulse, and respiration owing to electrical
stimulation
3. To prevent anoxia resulting from medication-induced paralysis of respiratory muscles
4. To prevent blocked airway, resulting from seizure activity - CORRECT-ANSWERS****3. To
prevent anoxia resulting from medication-induced paralysis of respiratory muscles
Immediately after electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), in which position should a nurse place
the client?
1. On his or her side, to prevent aspiration
2. In high Fowler's position, to prevent increased intracranial pressure
3. In Trendelenburg's position, to promote blood flow to vital organs
4. In prone position, to prevent airway blockage - CORRECT-ANSWERS****1. On his or her
side, to prevent aspiration
A client is diagnosed with major depressive episode. Which nursing diagnosis should a nurse
assign to this client, to address a behavioral symptom of this disorder?
1. Altered communication R/T feelings of worthlessness AEB anhedonia
2. Social isolation R/T poor self-esteem AEB secluding self in room
3. Altered thought processes R/T hopelessness AEB persecutory delusions
,4. Altered nutrition: less than body requirements R/T high anxiety AEB anorexia - CORRECT-
ANSWERS****2. Social isolation R/T poor self-esteem AEB secluding self in room
A client diagnosed with major depressive episode hears voices commanding self- harm.
Which should be the nurse's priority intervention at this time?
1. Obtaining an order for locked seclusion until client is no longer suicidal
2. Conducting 15-minute checks to ensure safety
3. Placing the client on one-to-one observation while continuing to monitor suicidal ideations
4. Encouraging client to express feelings related to suicide - CORRECT-ANSWERS****3.
Placing the client on one-to-one observation while continuing to monitor suicidal ideations
A nurse assesses a client suspected of having the diagnosis of major depressive episode.
Which client symptom would rule out this diagnosis?
1. The client is disheveled and malodorous.
2. The client refuses to interact with others and isolates self in room.
3. The client is unable to feel any pleasure.
4. The client has maxed-out charge cards and exhibits promiscuous behaviors. - CORRECT-
ANSWERS****4. The client has maxed-out charge cards and exhibits promiscuous
behaviors.
A client who has been newly diagnosed with depression is beginning tricyclic antidepressant
therapy. The nurse has just completed teaching with this client. Which statement by the
client indicates the need for further education?
, 1. "I will continue to take this medication even if the symptoms have not subsided."
2. "I may experience drowsiness or dizziness while taking this medication."
3. "I do not need to quit smoking."
4. "I will stop drinking alcohol now that I am taking this medication." - CORRECT-
ANSWERS****3. "I do not need to quit smoking."
A nurse reviews the laboratory data of a client suspected of having the diagnosis of major
depressive episode. Which lab value would potentially rule out this diagnosis?
1. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level of 25 U/mL
2. Potassium (K+) level of 4.2 mEq/L
3. Sodium (Na+) level of 140 mEq/L
4. Calcium (Ca2+) level of 9.5 mg/dL - CORRECT-ANSWERS****1. Thyroid-stimulating
hormone (TSH) level of 25 U/mL
A depressed client reports to a nurse a history of divorce, job loss, family
estrangement, and cocaine abuse. Which theoretical principle best explains the etiology of
this client's depressive symptoms?
1. According to psychoanalytic theory, depression is a result of negative perceptions.
2. According to object-loss theory, depression is a result of overprotection.
3. According to learning theory, depression is a result of repeated failures.
