NCLEX-RN
Mental Health RN NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 17-year-old client who has been taking an antidepressant for 6 weeks has returned to the clinic for a medication check. When the nurse talks with the client and her mother, the mother reports that she has to remind the client to take her antidepressant every day. The client says, 'Yeah, I'm pretty bad about remembering to take my meds, but I never miss a dose because Mom always bugs me about taking it.' Which of the following responses would be effective for the nurse to make to the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This response highlights the importance of responsibility while opening a discussion about strategies for independence.
Question 2 of 5
A newly admitted 20-year-old client, diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), reluctantly reveals that she escaped from a satanic cult 2 years ago. The mother has been in the cult since the client was 3 years old and refused to leave with the client. The client says, 'Nobody will ever believe the horrible things the men did to me and my mother never stopped them.' Which of the following responses is appropriate for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Saying 'It must be difficult to talk about what happened. I'm willing to listen' is appropriate, as it validates the client's struggle, offers support, and encourages sharing without judgment.
Question 3 of 5
One evening the client takes the nurse aside and whispers, 'Don't tell anybody, but I'm going to call in a bomb threat to this hospital tonight.' Which of the following actions is the priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Explaining that the information must be shared immediately prioritizes safety, as the threat poses a serious risk to the hospital, requiring prompt reporting to ensure protection.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching two nursing assistants who are new to the inpatient unit about caring for a client who is suicidal. The nurse determines that additional teaching is needed when which of the following statements is made?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: One-to-one precautions require constant observation, not intermittent checks.
Question 5 of 5
Which parental characteristic is least likely to be a risk factor for child abuse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Being a member of a large family is not a direct risk factor for abuse, unlike the other characteristics, which are associated with increased risk.