Mental Health NCLEX Practice Questions

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

If the client is typical of others of similar age, the nurse can anticipate the client as having which age-related problems? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: D,E

Rationale: Regret and depression are common in late adulthood as individuals reflect on life, per Erikson's integrity vs. despair stage.

Question 2 of 5

Which statement regarding the effects of chronic marijuana smoking is most accurate? Select all that apply.

A. It suppresses motivation. B. It is physically addicting. C. It can cause lung cancer. D. It can suppress respirations. E. It can suppress reproductive hormones.

Correct Answer: A,C,E

Rationale: Chronic marijuana use is associated with amotivational syndrome, increased lung cancer risk due to carcinogens, and suppression of reproductive hormones like testosterone.

Question 3 of 5

Multiple clients are being cared for on the behavioral health unit. In which circumstances should the nurse plan the therapeutic use of seclusion and/or restraints? Select all that apply.

A. The client asks to be placed in seclusion. B. The client expresses the likelihood of self-injury. C. The staff feels the client is likely to harm others. D. A legally detained client is threatening to “escape.” E. The staff identifies seclusion as a consequence of the client’s behavior. F. The client’s threatening behavior is negatively affecting the therapeutic milieu.

Correct Answer: A, B ,C, D

Rationale: Seclusion/restraints are therapeutic for client request (
A) self-injury risk (
B) harm to others (
C) or escape threats (
D). Punishment (E) or milieu disruption (F) alone are not indications.

Question 4 of 5

The client is admitted to an ED with facial bruises a broken arm and rib fractures. The client states “I fell down the stairs.” During assessment the nurse notes bruises and lacerations in various stages of healing. Which nursing questions are appropriate? Select all that apply.

A. “Has anyone hurt you?” B. “Are you afraid of anyone at home?” C. “Have you been falling down a lot lately?” D. “Have you had any fainting spells or times that you have been weak?” E. “I noticed you have more bruises. Can you tell me how they happened?” F. “You look abused. Why haven’t you reported that you have been abused?”

Correct Answer: A ,B ,C ,D, E

Rationale: Appropriate questions explore abuse falls and health issue. Accusing or presuming (F) is insensitive.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following historical data is the greatest risk factor for hypochondriasis?

A. The client experienced parental neglect as a child. B. The client has a sibling with schizophrenia. C. The client experienced parental overprotection as a child. D. The client has a history of substance abuse.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Parental overprotection can foster excessive health concerns, contributing to hypochondriasis by reinforcing anxiety about physical symptoms.

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