ATI LPN
Pediatric Mental Health Depression NCLEX Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The client was admitted following a suicidal attempt by drug overdose. The client's Axis I diagnosis is bipolar disorder, Type I. The most appropriate short term goal of the nurse is for the client to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Post-suicide attempt, the immediate priority is safety from further harm (B), aligning with acute care goals. Other options (A, C, D) are longer-term or secondary.
Question 2 of 5
The community mental health client says, 'I’m afraid something is wrong with me. I don’t have any appetite. I don’t get much sleep and some days I don’t want to be alive.' What is the most important first assessment by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Suicidal ideation ('don’t want to be alive') requires immediate assessment of intent and plan (B) for safety. Duration (A), collateral (C), and intake (D) are secondary to this urgent risk.
Question 3 of 5
The client who is experiencing a panic attack reports sensations of choking and smothering feelings. What is most appropriate response by the nurse to this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Staying with the client and reassuring them (A) reduces isolation and fear during a panic attack, promoting calm. Leaving (C, D) or isolating (B) may worsen anxiety.
Question 4 of 5
Which question would be most appropriate for the nurse to ask when assessing a client for signs of generalized anxiety disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frequent, pervasive worry (A) is a core symptom of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Flashbacks (B) suggest PTSD, crowd fear (C) social anxiety, and sudden episodes (D) panic disorder.
Question 5 of 5
The client has Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder. To which of the following client personality characteristics should the nurse give the most attention when planning care for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: OCPD involves perfectionism and rigidity, often driven by anxious/fearful traits (D), which the nurse must address to manage control needs. Oddity (A) fits schizotypal, reality loss (B) psychosis, and drama (C) histrionic/borderline.