Mental Health NCLEX Questions and Answers

Question 1 of 5

Which of the following identified assessment criteria is the highest priority for this client?

A. The number of characteristics of the client's bowel movementsB. How much the client knows about colostomy careC. Which coping mechanisms the client uses for handling stressD. The types of relationships the client has with peers

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Monitoring bowel movements is critical in ulcerative colitis to assess disease activity and guide treatment, prioritizing physical health.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is assessing the college student who presents with generalized fatigue dry mouth tachycardia and an increased appetite. Which additional finding from the client’s history and physical exam should alert the nurse to explore possible marijuana abuse?

A. ParanoiaB. FlashbacksC. Gastric disturbancesD. Conjunctival infection

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Conjunctival infection (
D) is a marijuana sign with fatigue dry mouth tachycardia and appetite increase. Paranoia (
A) is methamphetamine flashbacks (
B) are hallucinogens gastric issues (
C) are alcohol.

Question 3 of 5

Staff are debriefing following the client’s violent episode. Which information should be included in the debriefing session? Select all that apply.

A. Client’s coping mechanisms post-eventB. The client’s history of violent behaviorC. Adherence to instructional policies and proceduresD. Staff’s feelings regarding the effectiveness of the teamE. Staff’s ability to respond to the client therapeutically post-event

Correct Answer: C ,D, E

Rationale: Debriefing includes policy adherence (
C) team effectiveness (
D) and therapeutic response (E) to identify training needs. Client coping (
A) and history (
B) are not debriefing focuses.

Question 4 of 5

Which therapeutic nursing intervention is most beneficial for a client diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

A. Administering antianxiety medicationsB. Monitoring the client's physical symptomsC. Encouraging the client to express feelingsD. Investigating the client's current family interactions

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Expressing feelings helps process trauma, reducing PTSD symptoms by fostering emotional regulation and insight.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse in the ED is admitting an agitated young adult who tried to jump from a bridge after taking a hallucinogenic drug at a party. What should be the nurse’s initial action?

A. Call the mental health unit to arrange for inpatient treatment.B. Give medications to reverse the effects of the hallucinogenic drug.C. Stay with the client to protect the client from self-harm until relieved.D. Call hospital security so security staff is present to protect staff from injury.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Staying with the client (
C) prevents self-harm due to altered perception. Inpatient arrangements (
A) reversal drugs (B unavailable) and security (
D) are secondary.

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