NCLEX-RN
Mental Health RN NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When preparing the teaching plan for a client who is to start clozapine (Clozaril), which of the following is crucial to include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clozapine carries a risk of agranulocytosis, requiring weekly blood tests to monitor white blood cell counts, making this the most critical teaching point for client safety.
Question 2 of 5
The client sees no connection between her liver disorder and her alcohol intake. She believes that she drinks very little and that her family is making something out of nothing. The nurse interprets these behaviors as indicative of which of the following defense mechanisms?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The client's behavior indicates denial, as she refuses to acknowledge the link between her alcohol use and liver disorder, minimizing the problem.
Question 3 of 5
A member of a nurse-led group for depressed adolescents tells the group that she is not coming back because she is taking medication and no longer needs to talk about her problems. Which of the following responses by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This response reinforces the group's purpose, encouraging continued participation for support.
Question 4 of 5
The client in the early stage of Alzheimer's disease and his adult son attend an appointment at the community mental health center. While conversing with the nurse, the son states, 'I'm tired of hearing about how things were 30 years ago. Why does Dad always talk about the past?' The nurse should tell the son:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In early Alzheimer's, short-term memory is impaired, but long-term memory remains intact, explaining the client's focus on past events.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is counseling a client who has experienced domestic abuse for several years. The client expresses fear of leaving the abuser due to financial dependence. What is the nurse's priority intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Providing information about shelters and resources addresses the client's immediate safety and financial concerns, which is the priority in cases of domestic abuse.