CNA Practice Test
Mental health and dementiaQuestion 709 of 1700

How can severe depression affect a person’s self-care?

  1. They may bathe more often than they did before
  2. They may eat much more than they usually do
  3. They may skip hygiene and meals
  4. They may need less sleep than other people do
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Correct answer: They may skip hygiene and meals

Depression can cause self-neglect, such as poor hygiene and poor nutrition.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.4: Caring for Clients With Mental Health or Substance Use Disorders

Practice mental health and dementia

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026