Depression

Question 1

A client with depression mentions to the nurse, “My mother says depression is a chemical disorder. What does she mean?” The nurses’ response is based on the theory that depression primarily involves the following neurotransmitters

A) serotonin and dopamine.
B) cortisol and GABA.
C) COMT and glutamate.
D) monoamine and glycine.

Answer 1

A) serotonin and dopamine.

Question 2

A person with depression is struggling to explore and solve a problem. The nurse determines that it would be therapeutic to offer alternatives. Which of the following approaches should the nurse use to achieve this objective?

A)“Have you thought of…………?”
B)“You should ………..”
C)“Why don’t you……….?”
D)“I think you need to……….”

Answer 2

A)“Have you thought of…………?”

Question 3

In planning care for a newly admitted client with depression, the highest priority for the nurse is:

A) completing a physical health assessment.
B) encouraging expressions of feelings.
C) providing a safe environment.
D) meeting the client at an appropriate level.

Answer 3

C) providing a safe environment.

Question 4

Tell me what you look at during a Mental Status Examination

Answer 4

Appearance
Behaviour
Emotion, (Affect, Mood)
Thought Form
Thought Content
Perception
Cognition/Memory/ Orientation
Insight and Judgement

Question 5

Describe a Functional Inquiry Assessment

Answer 5

Sleep
Appetite
Weight gain or loss?
Activity
Anxiety
Enjoyment
Motivation
Self-Care