NCLEX-PN
Mental Health NCLEX Questions with Rationale Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The student participating in college sports is suspected of abusing anabolic steroids and is referred to the college’s health service. Which nursing assessment findings are consistent with anabolic steroid abuse? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A ,B ,D, E
Rationale: Anabolic steroids cause acne (
A) aggression (
B) UTIs (
D) and hair thinning (E not thickening). Heavy menstruation (
C) is incorrect; menses cease. Edema (F) may occur but isn’t selected.
Question 2 of 5
Which nursing actions will best protect the client's safety? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D,F
Rationale: Removing potential hazards, using safe utensils, ensuring medication compliance, and frequent checks minimize suicide risk by reducing means and monitoring behavior.
Question 3 of 5
Which emotional responses are the parents most likely to experience immediately after the sudden death of their infant?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Guilt is a common immediate response as parents often question their actions or feel responsible for the infant's death, reflecting early grief processing.
Question 4 of 5
The emergency department nurse describes procedures and their purposes to the rape victim before they are implemented. What is the rationale for the nurse's action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Explaining procedures empowers the victim by restoring some control, counteracting the powerlessness experienced during the assault.
Question 5 of 5
The student participating in college sports is suspected of abusing anabolic steroids and is referred to the college’s health service. Which nursing assessment findings are consistent with anabolic steroid abuse? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A ,B ,D, E
Rationale: Anabolic steroids cause acne (
A) aggression (
B) UTIs (
D) and hair thinning (E not thickening). Heavy menstruation (
C) is incorrect; menses cease. Edema (F) may occur but isn’t selected.