NCLEX-PN
Mental Health NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client is placed in seclusion for exhibiting violent behavior. Which should be the nurse’s primary goal of this seclusion?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Safety of client and others (
B) is the primary seclusion goal by reducing stimuli. Self-control (
A) and unit control (
C) are outcomes and punishment (
D) is inappropriate.
Question 2 of 5
When a 24-year-old with a record of multiple convictions for driving under the influence (DUI) claims not to be an alcoholic, which is the most pertinent assessment question the nurse can ask?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking about memory loss during drinking episodes assesses for blackouts, a key indicator of problematic drinking patterns associated with alcoholism.
Question 3 of 5
Which recommendation by the nurse is most likely to be effective in helping the client control bulimia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Small, frequent meals stabilize eating patterns, reducing the urge to binge and purge, a key strategy in managing bulimia.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to document the client’s violent episode. Which statements should be included specifically about the violent episode? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B ,C, D, F
Rationale: Documentation includes refusal of seclusion (
B) client statements (
C) failed interventions (
D) and reintegration (F). Wife’s call (
A) and staff numbers (E) are irrelevant.
Question 5 of 5
If the client frequently comes to meals with the residue of soap on the face or an unbuttoned shirt, which action by the nurse is most beneficial to the client's emotional state?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Scheduling hygiene after meals allows assistance without embarrassment, supporting the client's dignity and emotional well-being.