NCLEX-PN
Mental Health NCLEX Questions with Rationale Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which emotional responses are the parents most likely to experience immediately after the sudden death of their infant?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Guilt is a common immediate response as parents often question their actions or feel responsible for the infant's death, reflecting early grief processing.
Question 2 of 5
The emergency department nurse describes procedures and their purposes to the rape victim before they are implemented. What is the rationale for the nurse's action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Explaining procedures empowers the victim by restoring some control, counteracting the powerlessness experienced during the assault.
Question 3 of 5
Which nursing actions will best protect the client's safety? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D,F
Rationale: Removing potential hazards, using safe utensils, ensuring medication compliance, and frequent checks minimize suicide risk by reducing means and monitoring behavior.
Question 4 of 5
If the client snorts cocaine on a regular basis, which physical assessment findings will the nurse most likely find? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E,F
Rationale: Regular cocaine snorting causes nasal irritation, septal damage, sinus pain, hypertension, and insomnia due to its stimulant effects.
Question 5 of 5
When the client begins crying and says, 'Nurse, I feel like I'm going to die,' which response is most therapeutic?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Staying with the client provides reassurance and support, directly addressing their fear and promoting a sense of security.