Mental Health NCLEX Questions with Rationale

Extract:

Question 1 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 2 of 5

The client states “I don’t see any problem with smoking a little weed. It isn’t addictive.” Which response by the nurse is most accurate?

A. “Marijuana is a natural chemical that has many therapeutic uses but it is still illegal to use.” B. “Marijuana is not addictive. The danger is that it often leads to abuse of more illicit drugs.” C. “Marijuana has effects similar to alcohol hallucinogens and sedatives that are addictive.” D. “There are no withdrawal symptoms so it is controversial whether marijuana is addictive.”

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Marijuana’s addictive effects mimic CNS depressants and hallucinogens (
C). It’s addictive with withdrawal (
D) not just a gateway (
B) and legality (
A) is irrelevant.

Question 3 of 5

The client with a history of aggressive behavior toward staff and peers states to the nurse “Everyone is just so touchy; I don’t see where I’m being too aggressive.” Which nursing action should be included in the therapeutic plan of care to best effect a difference in perceptions?

A. Refamiliarize the client with the rules of the unit. B. Introduce nonaggressive interpersonal behaviors to the client. C. Promote dialogue between the staff and client to discuss the staff’s perceptions of aggressive behavior. D. Encourage the staff to show patience to the client because the client may have poor aggression control.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Dialogue (
C) clarifies differing perceptions of aggression. Rules (
A) or behaviors (
B) are less effective without addressing perceptions and patience (
D) risks safety.

Question 4 of 5

Which emotional responses are the parents most likely to experience immediately after the sudden death of their infant?

A. Anger B. Guilt C. Fear D. Depression

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 5 of 5

Which technique is most therapeutic for helping clients with dementia remain oriented?

A. Address all clients using their first name. B. Ask clients to identify their goals for the day. C. Assign clients to greet visitors each day. D. Post large calendars with the current date.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Large calendars provide a constant visual cue, aiding orientation to time in clients with dementia.

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