Rasmussen Mental Health Exam 2 Questions and Answers 100% Solved
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Becks Triad - ANSWER-Three automatic negative thoughts that are responsible for the development of depression:
1. A negative, self-deprecating view of self: "I really never do anything well; everyone else seems smarter."
2. A pessimistic view of the world: "Once you're down, you can't get up....
Rasmussen Mental Health Exam 2
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DEPRESSION - ANSWER-DEPRESSION
DEPRESSION
Define Common Symptoms - ANSWER-Mood of sadness
Negative
Pessimistic Thinking
Emotional sensitivity
Insomnia
Suicidal Ideation
Excessive guilt
DEPRESSION
Becks Triad - ANSWER-Three automatic negative thoughts that are responsible for
the development of depression:
1. A negative, self-deprecating view of self: "I really never do anything well; everyone
else seems smarter."
2. A pessimistic view of the world: "Once you're down, you can't get up. Look around,
poverty, homelessness, sickness, war, and despair are every place you look."
3. The belief that negative reinforcement (or no validation for the self) will continue:
"It doesn't matter what you do; nothing ever gets better. I'll be in this stupid job the
rest of my life."
The phrase automatic negative thoughts refers to thoughts that are repetitive,
unintended, and not readily controllable. This cognitive triad seems to be consistent
in all types of depression, regardless of clinical subtype.
DEPRESSION
Risk for Suicide
(High vs Low) - ANSWER-"You have said you are depressed. Tell me what that is
like for you."
• "When you feel depressed, what thoughts go through your mind?"
• "Have you ever thought about taking your own life in the past? Now? Do you have
a plan? Do you have the means to carry out your plan? Is there anything that would
prevent you from carrying out your plan?"
, High:
A patient that HAS a plan AND a weapon
Older, single, lonely individuals with multiple health problems are more likely to
commit suicide than individuals with a great family support system and always in the
midst of people.
Males are more commonly committing suicide than females.
DEPRESSION - ANSWER-1. Help the patient question underlying assumptions and
beliefs and consider alternate explanations to problems.
2. Work with the patient to identify cognitive distortions that encourage negative self-
appraisal. For example:
a. Overgeneralizations
b. Self-blame
c. Mind reading
d. Discounting of positive attributes
3. Encourage activities that can raise self-esteem. Identify need for
a. problem-solving skills
b. coping skills
c. assertiveness skills.
4. Discuss physical activities the patient enjoys (e.g., running, weightlifting). Explain
that initially 10 to 15 minutes a day 3 or 4 times a week has short-term benefits.
5. Encourage formation of supportive relationships, such as through support groups,
therapy, and peer support.
6. Provide information referrals, when needed, for spiritual/religious information (e.g.,
readings, programs, tapes, community resources).
DEPRESSION
Nursing Diagnosis - ANSWER-Risk for suicide
Risk for self-mutilation
Ineffective coping
Interrupted family processes
Risk for impaired parent/infant/child attachment
Ineffective role performance
Hopelessness
Chronic low self-esteem
Situational low self-esteem
Impaired social interaction
Social isolation
Risk for loneliness
DEPRESSION
Physical Interventions - ANSWER-1. Proper Nutrition and avoid anorexia.
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