NCLEX-RN
Mental Health RN NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is conducting a psychoeducational group for family members of clients hospitalized with depression. Which family member's statement indicates a need for additional teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Depression requires ongoing outpatient care to prevent relapse, not just when symptoms reappear.
Question 2 of 5
A client with paranoid schizophrenia is isolative. Which intervention is most effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: One-on-one activities build trust gradually, encouraging engagement without overwhelming the client.
Question 3 of 5
A client commonly jumps when spoken to and reports feeling uneasy. The client says, 'It's as though something bad is going to happen.' In which order from first to last should the following nursing actions be done?
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Correct Answer: D,B,C,A
Rationale: First reduce stimuli, then use deep breathing, discuss feelings, and finally teach problem-solving to manage anxiety.
Question 4 of 5
A client is becoming agitated during a discussion: 'The client is the same, “I know that the nurse.' She leaves the group and goes to her room. Which action by the nurse is most therapeutic for the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Approaching the client individually after the group allows her to process her agitation in a safe, private setting, reducing potential embarrassment and fostering trust.
Question 5 of 5
As hospital-based care has become more oriented to crisis intervention, criteria for admission to the hospital have also changed. Which clients have priority for admission to an acute care facility? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Acutely psychotic clients (
B), acutely depressed clients (
C), and those dangerous to self or others (
D) require urgent stabilization, prioritizing them for admission to manage acute symptoms and ensure safety.