RN Mood Disorders and Suicide Assessment
A nurse on an inpatient mental health unit is teaching a newly licensed nurse about suicide prevention. Which of the following statements made by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the information presented?
"All sharp objects should be removed from the client's room."
A nurse is caring for a client who is hyperactive, pacing down the hallway, and exhibiting poor concentration during group therapy. Which of the following is a characteristic of the client's manifestations?
Mania
A nurse is caring for a client in a behavioral health clinic. The nurse is providing education to the client regarding phenelzine. Which of the following 3 statements indicate that the client needs to further instruction?
"I can expect my blood pressure to go up with this medication."; "It's ok if I drink imported beer, but I must avoid wine." ; "I love overripe bananas. I am glad that I don't have to give them up."
A nurse is caring for a client who has persistent depressive disorder. When educating the client about their illness, which of the following statements should the nurse make?
"Persistent depressive disorder is a mild chronic form of depression."
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for transcranial magnetic stimulation. When preparing the client for the procedure, which of the following statements should the nurse make?
"This procedure is effective when combined with psychotherapy."
A nurse is discussing findings of depression with a group of clients. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the information?
"Thyroid problems can cause depression."
A school nurse is preparing a presentation about suicidal prevention for high school. Which of the following should the nurse include as modifiable risk factors for suicide?
Access to firearms
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to undergo transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Which of the following information should the nurse provide?
"You may experience a mild headache following the procedure."
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to undergo electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for depression. Which of the following information should the nurse provide?
"Your provider will likely schedule you for several treatments over a period of weeks."
A nurse on an inpatient mental health unit is evaluating a client who was admitted for suicidal ideation for readiness for discharge. Which of the following statements by the client indicates they may be ready for discharge?
"When I get home, I will reach out to my friends if I start feeling down."
A public health nurse is preparing a suicidal prevention program for patrons of the local library. The nurse should inform the attendees that suicide is the second leading cause of death in which of the following age groups?
10 to 34 years of age
A nurse on a mental health unit is using the SAD PERSONS scale to assess the risk of suicide among several clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as having the highest risk?
A 15 year old male client
A nurse is caring for a child who is exhibiting tantrums, dysfunction in school trouble with peers, and suicidal ideation. Which of the following should the nurse identify as being consistent with the client's findings?
Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
A nurse in an outpatient clinic is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder and has reported suicidal thoughts. Which of the following is the first information the nurse should try to obtain from the client?
Does the client have access to committing self harm.
A nurse in a mental health clinic is taking a medical history on a client. The nurse should identify that which of the following factors in the client's history increases their risk for mental illness?
Early exposure to violence
A school nurse is creating a presentation about mental health for a group for middle school students. Which of the following topics should the nurse prioritize when preparing this presentation?
Factors that contribute to suicide
A nurse is assessing a client who has a diagnosis of mania related to bipolar disorder. Which of the following behaviors should the nurse expect the client to exhibit?
The client is demonstrating risky behavior
A nurse is creating a presentation about depression for a community health fair. The nurse should plan to report that depression is more prevalent among which of the following demographics?
adult females
A school nurse is preparing a presentation for high school students on the relationship between substances and depression. Which of the following substances should the nurse plan to include as a contributing factor in the development of substance-induced depressive disoder?
amphetamines
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has major depressive disorder. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse expect for a client who has major depressive disorder?
client reports having thoughts of death
A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with suicidal ideation. The client tells the nurse they have several guns in their home. Which of the following types of interventions is the priority for the nurse to initiate?
create a protective environment
