ATI Engage Mental Health Mood Disorders and Suicide Exam Questions And Correct Answers

ATI Engage Mental Health Mood Disorders and Suicide Exam Questions And Correct Answers Q.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? -10 to 34 years of age -35 to 44 years of age -45 to 54 years of age -Over 65 years of age - ANSWERS-10 to 34 years of age The nurse should inform the attendees that, according to the CDC, suicide is the second leading cause of death for people 10 to 34 years of age. Q.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? -"The procedure will take about 2 hours." -"You will be asleep during the procedure." -"Most people only require one treatment to eliminate their depression." -"You may experience a mild headache following the procedure." - ANSWERS-"You may experience a mild headache following the procedure." The nurse should inform the client that it is common to experience a headache following the procedure. The headaches are usually mild and pass without incident. Q.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? -How lethal are the client's thoughts of self-harm? -Does the client have access to committing self-harm? -Does the client have a suicide plan? -Does the client have someone to call when they are feeling suicidal? - ANSWERS-Does the client have a suicide plan? Using the safety/risk reduction priority framework, the first information the nurse should try to obtain is whether the client has a definite suicide plan. Q.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? -Client is hyperactive -Client has had a recent intentional weight loss -Client reports sleeping 8 hr each night -Client reports having thoughts of death - ANSWERS-Client reports having thoughts of death The nurse should expect a client who has major depressive disorder to report experiencing recurrent thoughts of death (not just fear of dying), suicidal ideation, or suicide attempts. Q.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? -"Electrical current will flow through electrodes placed on your torso." -"You will be awake during the procedure." -"Your provider will likely schedule you for several treatments over a period of weeks." -"It is not necessary to fast before the procedure." - ANSWERS-"Your provider will likely schedule you for several treatments over a period of weeks." The nurse should inform the client that, to be effective, ECT usually requires several treatments over a period of several weeks. Q.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? -Tyramine restrictions when taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) -The prevalence of postpartum depression. -Signs and manifestations of lithium toxicity Factors that contribute to suicide - ANSWERS-Factors that contribute to suicide The nurse should identify that the greatest risk to these clients is suicide. Suicide is the second leading cause of death in clients ages 10 to 34. Assessing for and educating about risk factors for suicide is a task that should be prioritized to maintain client safety. By educating this group about factors that can contribute to suicide, the nurse is providing information that can help prevent self-harm. Q.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?