NCLEX-PN
Mental Health NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Correct Answer: A ,B ,C ,D, E
Rationale: Appropriate questions explore abuse falls and health issue. Accusing or presuming (F) is insensitive.
Question 2 of 5
Staff members have expressed fear of the client who has a history of violent behavior. Which response made by the lead nurse would be most beneficial in addressing the staff’s expressed concerns?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Appearing calm and nonthreatening (
C) addresses staff concerns and guides management. Prejudging (
A) personal monitoring (
B) or overconfidence (
D) dismiss staff fears.
Question 3 of 5
When discussing obesity, which comment best indicates that the client is using the coping mechanism of rationalization to deal with being overweight?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Blaming genetics for obesity is rationalization, as it justifies the condition by attributing it to an uncontrollable factor.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is in the working phase of a relationship with the client being treated for substance abuse. Which intervention would be appropriate during this phase of treatment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Confronting denial (
C) is key in the working phase. Readiness (
A) and impairment (
D) are assessment phase evaluation (
B) is final phase.
Question 5 of 5
When interacting with a client experiencing a panic attack, which technique by the nurse is most likely to help reduce the client's anxiety level?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Explaining actions provides predictability, reducing anxiety by enhancing the client's sense of control during a panic attack.