PRN1562 | PRN 1562 Exam 2 | Principles of
Mental Health Nursing Exam 2 | Questions
and Verified Answers Rated A+ | Rasmussen
Persistent Depressive disorder mood low for ____ ______, but the client
still is able to _____ ____. DOES NOT typically have _______ ______
- Correct Answer -
2 years
function normally
(No) Suicidal Thoughts
Depression Common S&S
- Correct Answer -
Mood: Feeling sad, anxious, or empty, or having feelings of
hopelessness or pessimism
Sleep: Having trouble sleeping, waking up too early, or oversleeping
Energy: Feeling tired, having no energy, or feeling slowed down
Appetite: Having changes in appetite or unplanned weight changes
Concentration: Having difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making
decisions
Thoughts: Having thoughts of death or suicide, or attempting suicide
Physical symptoms: Having physical aches or pains, headaches,
cramps, or digestive problems without a clear physical cause
,Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)
- Correct Answer -
self-rating scale, that assesses the severity of depressive symptoms in
adults
the Hamilton Depression Scale (HDRS)
- Correct Answer -
A clinician completes the HDRS, not the patient.
questionnaire that measures the severity of depressive symptoms and a
patient's response to treatment
the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)
- Correct Answer -
self-report tool
questionnaire that screens for depression in older adults
Zung's Self-Rating Depression Scale
- Correct Answer -
self-administered tool that assesses the level of depression in patients
The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)
- Correct Answer -
, - a brief, self-report tool that screens for, diagnoses, and monitors
depression
Modified SAD PERSONS Scale
- Correct Answer -
is commonly used in emergency departments and helps staff to quickly
evaluate the urgency of referral to mental health sources or protective
care.
Suicide Assessment Five-Step Evaluation and Triage (SAFE-T)
- Correct Answer -
Identify Risk Factors.
Identify Protective Factors.
Conduct Suicide Inquiry.
Determine Risk Level/Intervention.
Document. Document the assessment of risk, rationale, intervention, and
follow-up.
COMMON MEDICATIONS = EXAMPLES OF MAOIs
- Correct Answer -
Mental Health Nursing Exam 2 | Questions
and Verified Answers Rated A+ | Rasmussen
Persistent Depressive disorder mood low for ____ ______, but the client
still is able to _____ ____. DOES NOT typically have _______ ______
- Correct Answer -
2 years
function normally
(No) Suicidal Thoughts
Depression Common S&S
- Correct Answer -
Mood: Feeling sad, anxious, or empty, or having feelings of
hopelessness or pessimism
Sleep: Having trouble sleeping, waking up too early, or oversleeping
Energy: Feeling tired, having no energy, or feeling slowed down
Appetite: Having changes in appetite or unplanned weight changes
Concentration: Having difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making
decisions
Thoughts: Having thoughts of death or suicide, or attempting suicide
Physical symptoms: Having physical aches or pains, headaches,
cramps, or digestive problems without a clear physical cause
,Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)
- Correct Answer -
self-rating scale, that assesses the severity of depressive symptoms in
adults
the Hamilton Depression Scale (HDRS)
- Correct Answer -
A clinician completes the HDRS, not the patient.
questionnaire that measures the severity of depressive symptoms and a
patient's response to treatment
the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)
- Correct Answer -
self-report tool
questionnaire that screens for depression in older adults
Zung's Self-Rating Depression Scale
- Correct Answer -
self-administered tool that assesses the level of depression in patients
The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)
- Correct Answer -
, - a brief, self-report tool that screens for, diagnoses, and monitors
depression
Modified SAD PERSONS Scale
- Correct Answer -
is commonly used in emergency departments and helps staff to quickly
evaluate the urgency of referral to mental health sources or protective
care.
Suicide Assessment Five-Step Evaluation and Triage (SAFE-T)
- Correct Answer -
Identify Risk Factors.
Identify Protective Factors.
Conduct Suicide Inquiry.
Determine Risk Level/Intervention.
Document. Document the assessment of risk, rationale, intervention, and
follow-up.
COMMON MEDICATIONS = EXAMPLES OF MAOIs
- Correct Answer -
