NCLEX-RN
NCLEX-RN Mental Health Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When a client who exhibits feelings of inferiority is asked to attend group activities, she gets more anxious. Within 10 minutes, she begins ridiculing others in the group and receives negative attention. Which of the following statements best reflects the nurse's interpretation of the client's behavior? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Increased anxiety can lead to defensive behaviors like ridiculing others (
A). Negative attention can reinforce such behaviors (
B), and for some clients, any attention is preferable to none (
C). Excluding the client (
D) or assuming medication is needed (E) does not address the underlying behavior dynamics.
Question 2 of 5
When obtaining a nursing history from parents who are suspected of abusing their child, which of the following characteristics about the parents should the nurse particularly assess?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Difficulty controlling aggression is a key risk factor for abuse and should be carefully assessed.
Question 3 of 5
A client diagnosed with Major Depression and Substance Dependence is being admitted to the Dual Diagnosis Unit. In explaining the focus of this program, the nurse should tell the client:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The focus is simultaneous treatment of addiction and depression, as dual diagnosis programs address both conditions concurrently to improve outcomes.
Question 4 of 5
After administering naloxone (Narcan), an opioid antagonist, the nurse should monitor the client carefully for which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring for respiratory depression is critical, as naloxone's effects may wear off before the opioid, potentially causing a recurrence of life-threatening respiratory issues.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is speaking to a sixth grade class about drugs. A student states, 'I know someone who smokes marijuana and he says it's safe.' The nurse should tell the student:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Saying 'Marijuana isn't safe and it is illegal' is accurate, addressing the student's misconception directly and emphasizing legal and health risks.