RASMUSSEN MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 2
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
DEPRESSION correct DEPRESSION
answers
DEPRESSION
Define Common correct Mood of
Symptoms Negative answers sadness
Pessimistic
Thinking
Emotional
sensitivity
Insomnia
Suicidal
Ideation
DEPRESSION
Excessive guilt
Becks Triad correct answers Three automatic negative thoughts
that are responsible for the development of depression:
1.A negative, self-deprecating view of self: "I really never do anything
well; everyone else seems smarter."
2.A pessimistic view of the world: "Once you're down, you can't get up.
Look around, poverty, homelessness, sickness, war, and despair are every
place you look."
3.The belief that negative reinforcement (or no validation for the self) will
continue: "It doesn't matter what you do; nothing ever gets better. I'll be in
this stupid job the rest of my life."
The phrase automatic negative thoughts refers to thoughts that are
repetitive, unintended, and not readily controllable. This cognitive triad
seems to be consistent in all types of depression, regardless of clinical
DEPRESSION
subtype.
Risk for
Suicide (High correct "You have said you are depressed. Tell me
that is like for you."
vs Low) answers what
• "When you feel depressed, what thoughts go through
your mind?"
, •"Have you ever thought about taking your own life in the past? Now? Do
you have a plan? Do you have the means to carry out your plan? Is there
anything that would prevent you from carrying out your plan?"
High:
A patient that HAS a plan AND a weapon
Older, single, lonely individuals with multiple health problems are more
likely to commit suicide than individuals with a great family support system
and always in the midst of people.
Males are more commonly committing suicide than females.
DEPRESSION correct answers 1. Help the patient question
underlying assumptions and beliefs and consider alternate
explanations to problems.
2.Work with the patient to identify cognitive distortions that encourage
negative self- appraisal. For example:
a. Overgeneralizations
b. Self-blame
c. Mind reading
d. Discounting of positive attributes
3. Encourage activities that can raise self-esteem. Identify need for
a. problem-solving skills
b. coping skills
c. assertiveness skills.
4.Discuss physical activities the patient enjoys (e.g., running,
weightlifting). Explain that initially 10 to 15 minutes a day 3 or 4 times a
week has short-term benefits.
5.Encourage formation of supportive relationships, such as through
support groups, therapy, and peer support.
6.Provide information referrals, when needed, for spiritual/religious
DEPRESSION
information (e.g., readings, programs, tapes, community resources).
Nursing Diagnosis correct Risk for
Risk for self-mutilation
answers suicide
Ineffective coping
Interrupted family
processes
Risk for impaired parent/infant/child
attachment Ineffective role performance
Hopelessness
Chronic low self-esteem
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
DEPRESSION correct DEPRESSION
answers
DEPRESSION
Define Common correct Mood of
Symptoms Negative answers sadness
Pessimistic
Thinking
Emotional
sensitivity
Insomnia
Suicidal
Ideation
DEPRESSION
Excessive guilt
Becks Triad correct answers Three automatic negative thoughts
that are responsible for the development of depression:
1.A negative, self-deprecating view of self: "I really never do anything
well; everyone else seems smarter."
2.A pessimistic view of the world: "Once you're down, you can't get up.
Look around, poverty, homelessness, sickness, war, and despair are every
place you look."
3.The belief that negative reinforcement (or no validation for the self) will
continue: "It doesn't matter what you do; nothing ever gets better. I'll be in
this stupid job the rest of my life."
The phrase automatic negative thoughts refers to thoughts that are
repetitive, unintended, and not readily controllable. This cognitive triad
seems to be consistent in all types of depression, regardless of clinical
DEPRESSION
subtype.
Risk for
Suicide (High correct "You have said you are depressed. Tell me
that is like for you."
vs Low) answers what
• "When you feel depressed, what thoughts go through
your mind?"
, •"Have you ever thought about taking your own life in the past? Now? Do
you have a plan? Do you have the means to carry out your plan? Is there
anything that would prevent you from carrying out your plan?"
High:
A patient that HAS a plan AND a weapon
Older, single, lonely individuals with multiple health problems are more
likely to commit suicide than individuals with a great family support system
and always in the midst of people.
Males are more commonly committing suicide than females.
DEPRESSION correct answers 1. Help the patient question
underlying assumptions and beliefs and consider alternate
explanations to problems.
2.Work with the patient to identify cognitive distortions that encourage
negative self- appraisal. For example:
a. Overgeneralizations
b. Self-blame
c. Mind reading
d. Discounting of positive attributes
3. Encourage activities that can raise self-esteem. Identify need for
a. problem-solving skills
b. coping skills
c. assertiveness skills.
4.Discuss physical activities the patient enjoys (e.g., running,
weightlifting). Explain that initially 10 to 15 minutes a day 3 or 4 times a
week has short-term benefits.
5.Encourage formation of supportive relationships, such as through
support groups, therapy, and peer support.
6.Provide information referrals, when needed, for spiritual/religious
DEPRESSION
information (e.g., readings, programs, tapes, community resources).
Nursing Diagnosis correct Risk for
Risk for self-mutilation
answers suicide
Ineffective coping
Interrupted family
processes
Risk for impaired parent/infant/child
attachment Ineffective role performance
Hopelessness
Chronic low self-esteem
