NCLEX-PN
Mental Health and Mental Illness NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The best rationale for having the client reflect on the statements is that during the middle years of life, adults tend to do what?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Middle adulthood involves evaluating life achievements, per Erikson's generativity vs. stagnation stage, often prompting reflection on regrets.
Question 2 of 5
Which nursing action is most appropriate at this time?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Supporting the targeted client validates their feelings and maintains a safe group environment, addressing the immediate emotional impact.
Question 3 of 5
When one older adult at reminiscence therapy says, 'If I had it to do all over again, I wouldn't change a thing,' the nurse is most accurate in interpreting this to mean that the client has acquired which developmental characteristic?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Accepting one's life without regret reflects integrity, per Erikson's stage of integrity vs. despair in late adulthood.
Question 4 of 5
The client has developed paranoia as a result of regular methamphetamine use. The nurse uses cognitive reappraisal to confront the client’s persecutory thoughts. Which question should the nurse ask the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reappraisal via alternative perspectives (
A) aids restructuring. “Why” (
B) or blame (
C) reinforce distortion feelings (
D) aren’t cognitive.
Question 5 of 5
Which question best assesses the client's long-term memory?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Recalling date of birth tests long-term memory, as it requires retrieving well-established, distant personal information.