NCLEX-RN
Mental Health RN NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A family member of a client with Alzheimer's disease asks, 'Why does she keep repeating herself?' What is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Explaining that repetition is a common symptom of memory loss in Alzheimer's educates the family and promotes understanding.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following should the nurse expect to assess for a client who is exhibiting late signs of heroin withdrawal?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Late signs of heroin withdrawal include vomiting and diarrhea, as the body continues to react to the absence of opioids, typically after earlier symptoms like yawning or rhinorrhea.
Question 3 of 5
A client is being discharged after 3 days of hospitalization for a suicide attempt that followed the loss of a job. Which of the following should be the nurse's priority action before discharge?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ensuring a follow-up appointment with a mental health provider is the priority to maintain continuity of care and monitor the client's suicide risk post-discharge. Increasing medication requires a physician's order and careful evaluation, community support groups are secondary, and avoiding work activities is unrealistic and not directly tied to immediate safety.
Question 4 of 5
The family of a client, diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, wants to keep the client at home. They say that they have the most difficulty in managing his wandering. The nurse should suggest the family to do which of the following? (Select all that apply).
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Motion and sound detectors (
B), a Medical Alert bracelet (
D), and door alarms with high locks (E) enhance safety by preventing or alerting to wandering, a common Alzheimer's behavior.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements indicates to the nurse that the client is progressing toward recovery from a somatoform disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Saying 'Pain feels worse when worried about my divorce' indicates progress, as it shows insight into the link between emotional stress and physical symptoms.