ATI RN MENTAL HEALTH 4.0 MAJOR
DEPRESSIVE DISORDER COMPLETE STUDY
GUIDE AND PSYCHIATRIC NURSING REVIEW
2026
◉ Nurse Alex is reviewing assessment findings along with Ben's
electronic medical record (EMR). Nurse Alex should identify that
which of the following findings is an indication that Ben is
experiencing major depressive disorder?
Answer: Ben's weight trend
◉ After completing Ben's assessment, which of the following
assessment findings should the Nurse Alex identify as the priority?
Answer: Ben giving away his possessions
◉ Nurse Alex is reviewing Ben's assessment and EMR. Nurse Alex
should identify that Ben is at increased risk for suicide based on
which of the following findings? (select all that apply).
Answer: - anxiety disorder
-access to lethal means of suicide
- increased alcohol use
- family hx of suicide
, ◉ Nurse Alex is recalling the statements Ben has made during the
assessment. Which of the following statements made by Ben should
nurse Alex identify as an overt statement?
Answer: " I don't think life is worth living anymore."
◉ Nurse Alex is planning to assess Ben's suicide risk. Nurse Alex
should plan to assess for which of the following?
Answer: Preparatory behaviors
◉ Nurse Alex is analyzing Ben's responses to the Columbia suicide
severity rating scale (C-SSRS) within his chart. Which of the
following conclusions can nurse Alex make regarding Ben's
answers?
Answer: Ben is experiencing suicidal ideation with intent
◉ Nurse Alex is reviewing Ben's assessment in the electronic
medical record. Which of the following statements by Ben is an
indicator of suicide Lethality?
Answer: "I collect rifles and handguns."
◉ Nurse Jessie is reviewing Ben's EMR. Which of the following
findings should Nurse Jessie identify as being risk factors for major
depressive disorder? (Select all that apply.)
Answer: - Ben's employment status
DEPRESSIVE DISORDER COMPLETE STUDY
GUIDE AND PSYCHIATRIC NURSING REVIEW
2026
◉ Nurse Alex is reviewing assessment findings along with Ben's
electronic medical record (EMR). Nurse Alex should identify that
which of the following findings is an indication that Ben is
experiencing major depressive disorder?
Answer: Ben's weight trend
◉ After completing Ben's assessment, which of the following
assessment findings should the Nurse Alex identify as the priority?
Answer: Ben giving away his possessions
◉ Nurse Alex is reviewing Ben's assessment and EMR. Nurse Alex
should identify that Ben is at increased risk for suicide based on
which of the following findings? (select all that apply).
Answer: - anxiety disorder
-access to lethal means of suicide
- increased alcohol use
- family hx of suicide
, ◉ Nurse Alex is recalling the statements Ben has made during the
assessment. Which of the following statements made by Ben should
nurse Alex identify as an overt statement?
Answer: " I don't think life is worth living anymore."
◉ Nurse Alex is planning to assess Ben's suicide risk. Nurse Alex
should plan to assess for which of the following?
Answer: Preparatory behaviors
◉ Nurse Alex is analyzing Ben's responses to the Columbia suicide
severity rating scale (C-SSRS) within his chart. Which of the
following conclusions can nurse Alex make regarding Ben's
answers?
Answer: Ben is experiencing suicidal ideation with intent
◉ Nurse Alex is reviewing Ben's assessment in the electronic
medical record. Which of the following statements by Ben is an
indicator of suicide Lethality?
Answer: "I collect rifles and handguns."
◉ Nurse Jessie is reviewing Ben's EMR. Which of the following
findings should Nurse Jessie identify as being risk factors for major
depressive disorder? (Select all that apply.)
Answer: - Ben's employment status
