NR547 WEEK 2 EXAM WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026,
Exams of Nursing Assured A+
Certified Pass
What does a score of 0-7 on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)
indicate? - ANSWERS-Normal (no depression)
What does a score of 8-16 on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)
indicate? - ANSWERS-Mild depression
What does a score of 17-23 on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)
indicate? - ANSWERS-Moderate depression
What does a score of 24 or higher on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-
D) indicate? - ANSWERS-Severe depression
How are items on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) scored? -
ANSWERS-Each item is scored 0-2 or 0-4, depending on severity.
,What type of tool is the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)? -
ANSWERS-A clinician administered tool used to assess the severity of depression
symptoms.
What aspects of depression does the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)
evaluate? - ANSWERS-Psychological and physical aspects of depression.
HAM-D 17 Components - ANSWERS-Mood
Guilt Feelings
SI
Insomnia
Work and Activities
Psychomotor Agitation or retardation
Anxiety (psychological and somatic symptoms)
Somatic symptoms
Hypochondriasis
Loss of weight
Insight
Limitation of HAM-D rating scale - ANSWERS-More focused on somatic
symptoms which can over estimate depression in medically ill patients
Alternative to HAM-D Scale - ANSWERS-Montgomery-Ashberg Depression Rating
Scale (MADRS) which is better for tracking and treatment response
,Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) - ANSWERS-Consists of yes/no questions that
assess emotional, cognitive, and behavioral symptoms of depresion in older
adults. It avoids somatic symptoms that may overlap with medical conditions
Key Areas assessed in GDS - ANSWERS-Mood and Enjoyment
Energy Levels
Social Withdrawal
Feelings of Hopelessness
Memory Concerns
Anxiety and Worry
Suicidal Thoughts
Scoring GDS - ANSWERS-1 point of each depressed response
Yes to negative statements and no to positive statements
Scoring Interpretation of GDS-30 - ANSWERS-0-30
0-9 Normal (no depression)
10-19 Mild Depression
20-30 Moderate to Severe Depression
Scoring Interpretation GDS-15 - ANSWERS-0-15
, Shorter version
0-4: Normal (No depression)
5-8: Mild Depression
9-11: Moderate Depression
12-15: Severe Depression
Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) - ANSWERS-self report tool for
screening, diagnosing, and monitoring depression. Based on the DSM-5 criteria for
MDD and evaluates symptom severity over the past two weeks
Components of the PHQ-9 - ANSWERS-Nine Symptom Domains
1. Anhedonia
2. Depressed Mood
3. Sleep Problems
4. Fatigue
5. Appetite Changes
6. Low Self Worth
7. Concentration Issues
8. Psychomotor Changes
9. Suicidal Thoughts
PHQ-9 Scoring Interpretation - ANSWERS-Each question is scored:
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026,
Exams of Nursing Assured A+
Certified Pass
What does a score of 0-7 on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)
indicate? - ANSWERS-Normal (no depression)
What does a score of 8-16 on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)
indicate? - ANSWERS-Mild depression
What does a score of 17-23 on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)
indicate? - ANSWERS-Moderate depression
What does a score of 24 or higher on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-
D) indicate? - ANSWERS-Severe depression
How are items on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) scored? -
ANSWERS-Each item is scored 0-2 or 0-4, depending on severity.
,What type of tool is the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)? -
ANSWERS-A clinician administered tool used to assess the severity of depression
symptoms.
What aspects of depression does the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)
evaluate? - ANSWERS-Psychological and physical aspects of depression.
HAM-D 17 Components - ANSWERS-Mood
Guilt Feelings
SI
Insomnia
Work and Activities
Psychomotor Agitation or retardation
Anxiety (psychological and somatic symptoms)
Somatic symptoms
Hypochondriasis
Loss of weight
Insight
Limitation of HAM-D rating scale - ANSWERS-More focused on somatic
symptoms which can over estimate depression in medically ill patients
Alternative to HAM-D Scale - ANSWERS-Montgomery-Ashberg Depression Rating
Scale (MADRS) which is better for tracking and treatment response
,Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) - ANSWERS-Consists of yes/no questions that
assess emotional, cognitive, and behavioral symptoms of depresion in older
adults. It avoids somatic symptoms that may overlap with medical conditions
Key Areas assessed in GDS - ANSWERS-Mood and Enjoyment
Energy Levels
Social Withdrawal
Feelings of Hopelessness
Memory Concerns
Anxiety and Worry
Suicidal Thoughts
Scoring GDS - ANSWERS-1 point of each depressed response
Yes to negative statements and no to positive statements
Scoring Interpretation of GDS-30 - ANSWERS-0-30
0-9 Normal (no depression)
10-19 Mild Depression
20-30 Moderate to Severe Depression
Scoring Interpretation GDS-15 - ANSWERS-0-15
, Shorter version
0-4: Normal (No depression)
5-8: Mild Depression
9-11: Moderate Depression
12-15: Severe Depression
Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) - ANSWERS-self report tool for
screening, diagnosing, and monitoring depression. Based on the DSM-5 criteria for
MDD and evaluates symptom severity over the past two weeks
Components of the PHQ-9 - ANSWERS-Nine Symptom Domains
1. Anhedonia
2. Depressed Mood
3. Sleep Problems
4. Fatigue
5. Appetite Changes
6. Low Self Worth
7. Concentration Issues
8. Psychomotor Changes
9. Suicidal Thoughts
PHQ-9 Scoring Interpretation - ANSWERS-Each question is scored:
