NCLEX-PN
Mental Health NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for the client who was violently raped 3 months ago and has a diagnosis of rape-trauma syndrome. Which assessment findings associated with rape-trauma syndrome should the nurse anticipate? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A ,B, D
Rationale: Rape-trauma syndrome symptoms include physiological symptoms such as loss of appetite (
A) nightmares of the attack occurring again (
B) and fears and phobias (
D) due to feelings of vulnerability. Hypertension (
C) is not a recognized symptom and fear of sexual encounters not promiscuity (E) is typical.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to care for the newly hospitalized client diagnosed with Korsakoff’s psychosis from alcohol abuse. Which intervention should the nurse plan to implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Thiamine (
A) treats confusion in Korsakoff’s due to deficiency. Octreotide (
B) is for varices restraints (
C) are not first-line and oxygen (
D) is irrelevant.
Question 5 of 5
If a rape victim desires medical treatment but objects to having evidence collected for criminal prosecution, which nursing action is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Respecting the victim's autonomy honors their right to make decisions about their care, aligning with ethical nursing practice.