RN Mental Health Nursing Practice Exam
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What is Major Depressive Disorder? -CORRECTANSWER A disorder characterized by
depressed mood or loss of interest (anhedonia) lasting at least 2 weeks with impaired
functioning.
What is anhedonia? -CORRECTANSWER Loss of interest or pleasure in previously
enjoyed activities.
What is Persistent Depressive Disorder? -CORRECTANSWER Chronic depression
lasting at least 2 years.
What neurotransmitters are decreased in depression? -CORRECTANSWER Serotonin,
norepinephrine, dopamine.
What is the priority nursing concern in depression? -CORRECTANSWER Suicide risk.
What 4 things must be assessed for suicide? -CORRECTANSWER Plan, means, intent,
past attempts.
, What is the FIRST nursing intervention for a suicidal patient? -CORRECTANSWER
Ensure safety (1:1 observation if needed).
What therapy is most effective for depression? -CORRECTANSWER Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
What is ECT used for? -CORRECTANSWER Severe depression or when medications
are ineffective.
What is Bipolar Disorder? -CORRECTANSWER A disorder with alternating episodes of
mania and depression.
What confirms a bipolar diagnosis? -CORRECTANSWER History of mania.
What is mania? -CORRECTANSWER Elevated mood with increased energy,
decreased need for sleep, and poor judgment.
What is the priority nursing diagnosis in mania? -CORRECTANSWER Risk for injury.
What are symptoms of acute mania? -CORRECTANSWER Euphoria, irritability, poor
impulse control, little sleep.
6 (UPDATED 2026) |Questions and Well
Detailed Answers|| GRADED A+|| LATEST
UPDATE 2026
What is Major Depressive Disorder? -CORRECTANSWER A disorder characterized by
depressed mood or loss of interest (anhedonia) lasting at least 2 weeks with impaired
functioning.
What is anhedonia? -CORRECTANSWER Loss of interest or pleasure in previously
enjoyed activities.
What is Persistent Depressive Disorder? -CORRECTANSWER Chronic depression
lasting at least 2 years.
What neurotransmitters are decreased in depression? -CORRECTANSWER Serotonin,
norepinephrine, dopamine.
What is the priority nursing concern in depression? -CORRECTANSWER Suicide risk.
What 4 things must be assessed for suicide? -CORRECTANSWER Plan, means, intent,
past attempts.
, What is the FIRST nursing intervention for a suicidal patient? -CORRECTANSWER
Ensure safety (1:1 observation if needed).
What therapy is most effective for depression? -CORRECTANSWER Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
What is ECT used for? -CORRECTANSWER Severe depression or when medications
are ineffective.
What is Bipolar Disorder? -CORRECTANSWER A disorder with alternating episodes of
mania and depression.
What confirms a bipolar diagnosis? -CORRECTANSWER History of mania.
What is mania? -CORRECTANSWER Elevated mood with increased energy,
decreased need for sleep, and poor judgment.
What is the priority nursing diagnosis in mania? -CORRECTANSWER Risk for injury.
What are symptoms of acute mania? -CORRECTANSWER Euphoria, irritability, poor
impulse control, little sleep.
