Which older adult patient is at the greatest risk for suicide?
1) A 66-year-old female
2) A 72-year-old male
3) A 78-year-old female
4) An 82-year-old male
Question 2The nurse is providing care to an older adult patient who is diagnosed with delirium. Which finding in the patient's health history is a risk factor for delirium?
1) A history of a brain infarct
2) The recent death of a family member
3) A recent move to a new city
4) The diagnosis of dehydration
Question 3The nurse is assessing a pregnant patient's risk for developing postpartum depression after the birth of her baby. Which finding in the patient's medical history increases this patient's risk for postpartum depression
1) Having a full-time job
2) Having a planned pregnancy
3) Having a history of infertility
4) Having a history of mood disorders
Question 4The nurse is conducting a mental health assessment for an adolescent patient diagnosed with depression. Which assessment finding would indicate the adolescent is at risk for suicide?
1) Having a part-time job
2) Participating in after-school activities
3) Admitting to drinking alcohol on the weekends
4) Applying for college admission
Question 5The nurse is assessing an adolescent patient during a health maintenance visit. Which assessment finding would cause the nurse to suspect the adolescent is participating in the choking game?
1) Stomach pain
2) Red eyes
3) Chronic cough
4) Constipation
Question 6The nurse is discharging a postpartum patient who vaginally delivered 2 days ago. When teaching the patient about postpartum blues, which statement is most appropriate?
1) Baby blues is not a normal finding, and you should seek treatment if this occurs.
2) Baby blues may cause you to want to hurt your baby.
3) Baby blues are quite common during the first month postpartum.
4) Baby blues are treated with an antidepressant, which has been prescribed to you.
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