NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Mental Health Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following client statements indicates that he has gained insight into his use of the defense mechanism of displacement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The statement 'Now when I'm mad at my wife, I talk to her instead of taking it out on the kids' shows insight into displacement, as the client recognizes and corrects redirecting anger. The other statements reflect denial, compensation, and repression, not displacement.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following client statements indicates that he has gained insight into his use of the defense mechanism of displacement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The statement 'Now when I'm mad at my wife, I talk to her instead of taking it out on the kids' shows insight into displacement, as the client recognizes and corrects redirecting anger. The other statements reflect denial, compensation, and repression, not displacement.
Question 3 of 5
A client with schizophrenia refuses medication, stating, 'It makes me feel like a zombie.' What is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Discussing the medication's benefits encourages adherence while addressing the client's concerns, fostering collaboration.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for an elderly client with cognitive impairment who is still living at home. Which action should the nurse identify as a priority for safety in planning care for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Removing tripping hazards addresses the immediate risk of falls, a primary safety concern for elderly clients with cognitive impairment living at home.
Question 5 of 5
Despite education and role-play practice of restraint procedures, a staff member is injured when actually restraining a client. When helping the uninjured staff deal with the incident, the nurse should address which of the following about the injured member?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse should address that the injured member's emotional responses may resemble those of crime victims, acknowledging potential trauma. Resignation is speculative, legal action is not the nurse's focus, and debriefing with the client is inappropriate and potentially harmful.