ANCC Domain 2 Exam Questions with Correct Solutions.

A 78 y/o cattleman referred for treatment of refractory depression by his primary care provider reports continued thoughts of failure, lack of purpose in life, lack of interest in ranching, fishing, hunting, or family since losing his driver's license due to DUI six months ago. Which of the following areas is an assessment priority? A. Prior and current medications, dose, clinical response, side effects B. Extent of alcohol use and motivation to reduce to safe levels C. Thoughts of self-harm, plan, intent, access D. Sleep patterns (early-middle-late awakening), sleep hygiene - C. Thoughts of self-harm, plan, intent, access A 32 y/o Caucasian Catholic female patient presents for her therapy session. She is upset because she and her husband have been in an argument over finances. She does not work and stays at home to take care of the children. She reports feeling sad and has had thoughts of hurting herself. She has a past history of overdosing with Tylenol several years ago. Which of the following places her at high-risk for suicide? A. age B. gender C. previous suicide attempt D. marital status - C. previous suicide attempt