NURS 1002 Final Exam questions with correct
answers
Mental health Correct Answer-Your general state of well being and state
of mind, Something that should be looked after
Mental Illness Correct Answer-Something that disrupts your mental
state and interrupts how you feel, think, communicate and behave
Is mental illness a normal part of aging Correct Answer-No
How many older adults are effected by mental illness Correct Answer-1
in 5
What is Delirum? Correct Answer-Acute confusion that is misdiagnosed
as dementia and is poorly understood
What Does IWATCHDEATH stand for? Correct Answer-Infections,
withdrawal, acute metabolic, toxins, CNS pathway, Hypoxia,
Deficiencies, Endocrine, Acute vascular, Trauma, Heavy metals
What is a screening tool for delirium? Correct Answer-CAM-
confusional assessment method
What are the two subtypes of delirium Correct Answer-Hyperactive and
hypoactive
, What are some symptoms of hyperactive delirium Correct Answer-The
display of major features of delirium, heightened arousal, aggressive,
wandering
Symptoms of hypoactive delirium (less obvious) Correct Answer-more
common then hyperactive, need good observations skills, often
described as confused
Depression Correct Answer-A prolonged feeling of helplessness,
hopelessness, and sadness
What are some risk factors of depression Correct Answer-Female,
widowed or divorced, major physical illnesses, excessive alcohol use
Depression signs and symptoms (SIG E CAPS) Correct Answer-Sleep,
interest, guilt, energy level, concentration, appetite, psychomotor,
suicidal ideation
What are the four types of depression treatment Correct Answer-
Biological, Psychological, Social, Spiritual
Depression treatment -biological Correct Answer-antidepressants,
treatment of ongoing medical illnesses, treatment of alcohol and
substance dependance/abuse
answers
Mental health Correct Answer-Your general state of well being and state
of mind, Something that should be looked after
Mental Illness Correct Answer-Something that disrupts your mental
state and interrupts how you feel, think, communicate and behave
Is mental illness a normal part of aging Correct Answer-No
How many older adults are effected by mental illness Correct Answer-1
in 5
What is Delirum? Correct Answer-Acute confusion that is misdiagnosed
as dementia and is poorly understood
What Does IWATCHDEATH stand for? Correct Answer-Infections,
withdrawal, acute metabolic, toxins, CNS pathway, Hypoxia,
Deficiencies, Endocrine, Acute vascular, Trauma, Heavy metals
What is a screening tool for delirium? Correct Answer-CAM-
confusional assessment method
What are the two subtypes of delirium Correct Answer-Hyperactive and
hypoactive
, What are some symptoms of hyperactive delirium Correct Answer-The
display of major features of delirium, heightened arousal, aggressive,
wandering
Symptoms of hypoactive delirium (less obvious) Correct Answer-more
common then hyperactive, need good observations skills, often
described as confused
Depression Correct Answer-A prolonged feeling of helplessness,
hopelessness, and sadness
What are some risk factors of depression Correct Answer-Female,
widowed or divorced, major physical illnesses, excessive alcohol use
Depression signs and symptoms (SIG E CAPS) Correct Answer-Sleep,
interest, guilt, energy level, concentration, appetite, psychomotor,
suicidal ideation
What are the four types of depression treatment Correct Answer-
Biological, Psychological, Social, Spiritual
Depression treatment -biological Correct Answer-antidepressants,
treatment of ongoing medical illnesses, treatment of alcohol and
substance dependance/abuse
