01
True or false
1 point
A nurse is concerned that a patient may be suicidal. True or false: asking the patient directly and calmly about suicidal thoughts can cause those thoughts.
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07 Mood Disorders Online Quiz Questions
Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 07 Mood Disorders, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.
20 questions
02
Fill in the blank
1 point
When antidepressants are used for bipolar depression, they are generally not used .
03
Written response
1 point
A patient reports persistent low mood and other depressive symptoms. According to the material, for at least how many weeks must symptoms occur most of the day, nearly every day, to meet the stated duration threshold for a major depressive episode?
04
True or false
1 point
True or false: Bipolar II disorder involves hypomanic episodes and major depressive episodes.
- A
True
- B
False
05
Written response
1 point
Before starting or stopping a prescribed mood medication, which healthcare professional should a person consult? Enter the role.
06
Fill in the blank
1 point
In the United States, a person can call or text for crisis support.
07
Choose one
1 point
A patient with depression says, “I can barely get through the day.” Which response best uses therapeutic communication?
- A
“Cheer up; things could be worse.”
- B
“What has been hardest for you lately?”
- C
“You have so much to be grateful for.”
- D
“Try not to think about it.”
08
Choose one
1 point
A patient seeks help for depressive symptoms. Which assessment question is most useful for identifying a possible history of mood elevation?
- A
Ask only whether the patient feels depressed today.
- B
Assume that no elevated episodes occurred if the patient does not mention them.
- C
Ask about past periods of unusually high energy, reduced sleep, or impulsivity, including changes noticed by others.
- D
Avoid asking about sleep because it is unrelated to mood episodes.
09
Choose all
1 point
A patient reports thoughts of suicide. Which areas should the nurse explore as part of the assessment? Select all that apply.
- A
Current intent to act
- B
Whether the person has a plan
- C
Access to potential means of harm
- D
Whether the person can promise not to attempt suicide
- E
Past attempts or self-injury and recent changes
10
Choose one
1 point
A patient has made a recent suicide attempt and remains in immediate danger. What should the nurse do first?
- A
Leave the person alone briefly to give them privacy, then document the concern.
- B
Stay with the person, notify the appropriate clinical team immediately, and follow emergency procedures.
- C
Ask the person to promise not to harm themselves and end the assessment.
- D
Wait to see whether the person’s mood improves before taking action.
11
Choose one
1 point
A patient has just started medication for depression. Which follow-up plan best reflects appropriate nursing support?
- A
Arrange follow-up to monitor symptoms and adverse effects, especially after the medication change.
- B
Tell the patient to wait until the next routine appointment, regardless of symptoms.
- C
Recommend stopping the medication if any adverse effect occurs, without contacting the prescriber.
- D
Focus follow-up only on mood and do not ask about medication effects.
12
Choose all
1 point
A patient experiencing mania is highly distractible and has difficulty sitting through meals. Which nursing actions are appropriate? Select all that apply.
- A
Use brief, clear statements and set consistent, respectful limits on unsafe behavior.
- B
Offer structured, low-stimulation activities and redirect attention when needed.
- C
Argue at length about grandiose ideas until the person accepts the nurse’s view.
- D
Offer portable nourishing foods and fluids if sitting for meals is difficult.
13
Open ended
1 point
A patient with depression has low energy and poor concentration and is struggling with daily self-care. Describe nursing actions that could make care manageable while supporting the patient’s dignity and treatment progress.
14
Choose one
1 point
Which pattern best fits the duration and impact described for a major depressive episode?
- A
Symptoms occur most days for at least 1 week, regardless of their effect on functioning.
- B
Symptoms occur most of the day, nearly every day, for at least 2 weeks and cause distress or impaired functioning.
- C
Symptoms occur intermittently for at least 1 month, even without distress or functional impairment.
- D
Symptoms occur every day for at least 6 months before they can be considered depressive.
15
True or false
1 point
True or false: A “no-suicide contract” can substitute for suicide risk assessment and a safety plan.
- A
True
- B
False
16
Choose one
1 point
A person being treated for depression is considering stopping medication because they feel better. Which nursing response best supports safe treatment engagement?
- A
Recommend stopping medication as soon as the person feels better.
- B
Suggest changing the dose independently if an adverse effect occurs.
- C
Encourage the person to consult the prescriber before starting or stopping medication.
- D
Advise waiting until symptoms return before arranging follow-up.
17
Written response
1 point
Which bipolar diagnosis includes at least one manic episode?
18
Choose one
1 point
A person reports persistent physical complaints and increasing difficulty meeting responsibilities but does not describe feeling sad. Which response is most consistent with the material?
- A
Consider depression as a possible explanation and assess mood, functioning, and other symptoms.
- B
Rule out depression because the person did not describe sadness.
- C
Conclude that the physical complaints prove a medical condition is the only cause.
- D
Wait for the person to spontaneously report loss of interest before assessing further.
19
Choose one
1 point
Which episode pattern is characteristic of bipolar II disorder?
- A
At least one manic episode, with no requirement for a depressive episode.
- B
Recurrent depressive episodes without any history of mood elevation.
- C
Hypomanic episodes without major depressive episodes.
- D
Hypomanic and major depressive episodes.
20
Written response
1 point
When a person is in imminent danger or has made a recent attempt, what should staff do while notifying the appropriate clinical team?