NCLEX-PN
Mental Health and Mental Illness NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which nursing action is most appropriate at this time?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Supporting the targeted client validates their feelings and maintains a safe group environment, addressing the immediate emotional impact.
Question 2 of 5
Which clients are most likely to be members of an obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) support group? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,E,F
Rationale: Compulsive handwashing, glove-wearing, hoarding, and lock-checking are characteristic OCD behaviors involving repetitive actions to reduce anxiety.
Question 3 of 5
If the client admits that incidences of domestic abuse are occurring, which nursing intervention is most beneficial?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Providing resources for shelter and safety ensures the victim's immediate protection and access to support, addressing the urgent need for security.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is planning care for the client who has a cognitive deficit and a history of violence following head trauma. What is the primary effect of a cognitive deficit that can contribute to the client having a catastrophically violent reaction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decreased ability to tolerate sensory stimuli (
B) triggers catastrophic reactions. Processing (
A) boundaries (
C) and staff attention (
D) are not primary contributors.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching the client with a substance abuse disorder about 12-step self-help programs such as AA. The nurse informs the client that the major principle associated with this 12-step program is what principle?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: AA’s first step is admitting powerlessness (
C). Addiction is a disease not curable (
A) or resumable (
B) and not a weakness; higher power is personal (
D).