Mental Health NCLEX PN Questions

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

Which finding in the client's history strongly suggests lack of achieving the characteristic developmental level expected at this age in the life cycle?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Drifting in and out of relationships indicates difficulty achieving intimacy, a key developmental task of young adulthood per Erikson's stages.

Question 2 of 5

If the home health nurse documented all of the following findings, which one is most suggestive that the client is depressed?

A. The client is irritable after grandchildren visit. B. The client has multiple, unrelated physical complaints. C. The client takes lengthy naps in the late afternoon. D. The client cries when talking about a dead spouse.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Multiple somatic complaints are a hallmark of depression in older adults, often masking emotional symptoms.

Question 3 of 5

The female client tells the nurse “I usually have a few drinks after work but I always limit it to three. I’m not risking becoming addicted am I?” What is the nurse’s best response?

A. “There is no harm in social drinking as long as you know your limits and you are not driving while intoxicated.” B. “As long as you don’t have any social problems associated with your use of alcohol you do not need to be concerned.” C. “If you are concerned about the frequency and the number of drinks consumed then you might be developing a dependency.” D. “Three drinks a day or seven drinks in a week is high-risk drinking for women. You seem concerned that you might have an alcohol dependency.”

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Three drinks daily or seven weekly is high-risk for women (
D). Social drinking (
A) or social problems (
B) don’t address risk and concern alone (
C) misses education.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is aware that such attitudes and statements can have damaging consequences for a mentally ill client. What is the most significant consequence of the remark in this situation?

A. It violates the client's right to treatment. B. It disregards the client's individuality. C. It interferes with continuity of client care. D. It disrupts good staff relationships.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Labeling the client as a hypochondriac dismisses their unique experiences, undermining person-centered care and trust.

Question 5 of 5

The indigent client with both emotional and physical diagnoses has just attended a discharge planning session with the nurse. Which client behavior shows the greatest commitment to the client’s self-management?

A. Correctly stating the medications prescribed and the administration schedule B. Asking to stay with a relative until an affordable place to live can be found C. Researching the names of and calling contact people at local support centers D. Promising the nurse to keep the scheduled follow-up appointments at the clinic

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Calling support centers (
C) shows proactive engagement. Stating medications (
A) seeking housing (
B) and promising appointments (
D) are less indicative of commitment.

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