NCLEX-PN
Mental Health NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the medical records of children who have been abused. Which main common characteristic of parents who abuse children is the nurse most likely to identify?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Social isolation (
C) is a common trait in abusive families. Mental illness (
A) affects ~10% most abusers aren’t overtly violent (
B) and abuse links to younger parents (
D).
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
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.
Question 4 of 5
What nursing approach is most beneficial for helping the nursing assistant at this time?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Allowing expression of feelings helps the assistant process grief, supporting emotional well-being after a distressing event.
Question 5 of 5
Which finding noted by the nurse during the postoperative assessment is most indicative of the client's alcoholism?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alcoholism can lead to tolerance, requiring higher analgesic doses for pain relief due to altered liver metabolism and receptor sensitivity.