NURS 2547 WEEK 5 ACTUAL COMPLETE EXAM|WITH
ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|GRADED
A
What is mood?
a) The quantifiable measurement of cognitive abilities and problem-
solving skills, often assessed through standardized tests and evaluations
b) The systematic examination and analysis of individuals' behaviour
within social contexts, aiming to understand how social influences shape
human actions and interactions
c) The cognitive process involving the retrieval and reconstruction of
information stored in memory, influenced by various factors such as
attention, encoding, and retrieval cues
d) The pervasive and sustained emotion colouring a person's perception
of the world and ability to function in it Ans✓✓✓ d) The pervasive and
sustained emotion colouring a person's perception of the world and
ability to function in it
What are mood disorders?
a) Systematic study of personality traits and their impact on behaviour,
emphasizing the role of genetics and environmental factors in shaping an
individual's character
b) Recurrent disturbances or alterations in mood that cause
psychological stress and behavioural impairment
c) Analysis of cognitive processes, including perception, memory, and
problem-solving with a focus on understanding how these processes
contribute to human behaviour
,d) Examination of the ways in which individuals cope with stressors in
their environment, exploring resilience and vulnerability Ans✓✓✓ b)
Recurrent disturbances or alterations in mood that cause psychological
stress and behavioural impairment
Characterized by 2 extremes, mania and depression with normal mood in
the centre
What is the most serious complication of major depressive disorder?
a) Increased risk of cardiovascular diseases and hypertension
b) Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
c) Impaired cognitive function and memory loss
d) Elevated levels of stress hormones leading to chronic fatigue
Ans✓✓✓ b) Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
Depression is an abnormal extension or over-elaboration of sadness and
grief
What alterations in neurotransmitter levels are commonly associated
with major depressive disorder?
a) Increased levels of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin
b) Elevated levels of dopamine and norepinephrine, but decreased
serotonin
c) Decreased levels of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin
d) Consistent levels of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin
Ans✓✓✓ c) Decreased levels of dopamine, norepinephrine, and
serotonin
,What primary environmental factor significantly heightens the
vulnerability to major depressive disorder?
a) Vigorous physical activity on a consistent basis
b) Nutrient-rich dietary habits and balanced nutrition
c) Maintaining a robust and diverse social network
d) Engaging in shift work, frequent travel, or enduring sleep deprivation
Ans✓✓✓ d) Engaging in shift work, frequent travel, or enduring sleep
deprivation
Increased depressed mood leads to decreased level of physical
functioning and increased severity of illness
What are some risk factors for major depressive disorder? (select all that
apply)
a) Male gender
b) Female gender
c) Physical exercise
d) History of depression
e) Positive social relationships
f) Family history of depression
g) Low socioeconomic status
h) Employment
i) Substance abuse Ans✓✓✓ b, d, f, g, i
Others include previous suicide attempts, chronic medical conditions,
bullying, history of sexual abuse
, Which of the following criteria must be met for a diagnosis of major
depressive disorder?
a) Two or more symptoms present in the same 2-week period
b) Five or more symptoms present in the same 2-week period
c) Three or more symptoms present in the same 1-week period
d) Seven or more symptoms present in the same 3-week period
Ans✓✓✓ b) Five or more symptoms present in the same 2-week period
Which of the following is not a symptom associated with major
depressive disorder?
a) Recurrent thoughts of death
b) Fatigue or loss of energy
c) Elevated self-esteem
d) Diminished ability to think or concentrate Ans✓✓✓ c) Elevated self-
esteem
How do the symptoms of major depressive disorder affect an
individual's life?
a) Symptoms cause clinically significant distress or impairment in
social, occupational, or other areas of life
b) Symptoms may cause distress but not impairment
c) Symptoms may cause impairment but not distress
d) Symptoms have no impact on social, occupational, or other important
areas of life Ans✓✓✓ a) Symptoms cause clinically significant distress
or impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of life
ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|GRADED
A
What is mood?
a) The quantifiable measurement of cognitive abilities and problem-
solving skills, often assessed through standardized tests and evaluations
b) The systematic examination and analysis of individuals' behaviour
within social contexts, aiming to understand how social influences shape
human actions and interactions
c) The cognitive process involving the retrieval and reconstruction of
information stored in memory, influenced by various factors such as
attention, encoding, and retrieval cues
d) The pervasive and sustained emotion colouring a person's perception
of the world and ability to function in it Ans✓✓✓ d) The pervasive and
sustained emotion colouring a person's perception of the world and
ability to function in it
What are mood disorders?
a) Systematic study of personality traits and their impact on behaviour,
emphasizing the role of genetics and environmental factors in shaping an
individual's character
b) Recurrent disturbances or alterations in mood that cause
psychological stress and behavioural impairment
c) Analysis of cognitive processes, including perception, memory, and
problem-solving with a focus on understanding how these processes
contribute to human behaviour
,d) Examination of the ways in which individuals cope with stressors in
their environment, exploring resilience and vulnerability Ans✓✓✓ b)
Recurrent disturbances or alterations in mood that cause psychological
stress and behavioural impairment
Characterized by 2 extremes, mania and depression with normal mood in
the centre
What is the most serious complication of major depressive disorder?
a) Increased risk of cardiovascular diseases and hypertension
b) Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
c) Impaired cognitive function and memory loss
d) Elevated levels of stress hormones leading to chronic fatigue
Ans✓✓✓ b) Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
Depression is an abnormal extension or over-elaboration of sadness and
grief
What alterations in neurotransmitter levels are commonly associated
with major depressive disorder?
a) Increased levels of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin
b) Elevated levels of dopamine and norepinephrine, but decreased
serotonin
c) Decreased levels of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin
d) Consistent levels of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin
Ans✓✓✓ c) Decreased levels of dopamine, norepinephrine, and
serotonin
,What primary environmental factor significantly heightens the
vulnerability to major depressive disorder?
a) Vigorous physical activity on a consistent basis
b) Nutrient-rich dietary habits and balanced nutrition
c) Maintaining a robust and diverse social network
d) Engaging in shift work, frequent travel, or enduring sleep deprivation
Ans✓✓✓ d) Engaging in shift work, frequent travel, or enduring sleep
deprivation
Increased depressed mood leads to decreased level of physical
functioning and increased severity of illness
What are some risk factors for major depressive disorder? (select all that
apply)
a) Male gender
b) Female gender
c) Physical exercise
d) History of depression
e) Positive social relationships
f) Family history of depression
g) Low socioeconomic status
h) Employment
i) Substance abuse Ans✓✓✓ b, d, f, g, i
Others include previous suicide attempts, chronic medical conditions,
bullying, history of sexual abuse
, Which of the following criteria must be met for a diagnosis of major
depressive disorder?
a) Two or more symptoms present in the same 2-week period
b) Five or more symptoms present in the same 2-week period
c) Three or more symptoms present in the same 1-week period
d) Seven or more symptoms present in the same 3-week period
Ans✓✓✓ b) Five or more symptoms present in the same 2-week period
Which of the following is not a symptom associated with major
depressive disorder?
a) Recurrent thoughts of death
b) Fatigue or loss of energy
c) Elevated self-esteem
d) Diminished ability to think or concentrate Ans✓✓✓ c) Elevated self-
esteem
How do the symptoms of major depressive disorder affect an
individual's life?
a) Symptoms cause clinically significant distress or impairment in
social, occupational, or other areas of life
b) Symptoms may cause distress but not impairment
c) Symptoms may cause impairment but not distress
d) Symptoms have no impact on social, occupational, or other important
areas of life Ans✓✓✓ a) Symptoms cause clinically significant distress
or impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of life
