NCLEX-PN
Mental Health NCLEX Questions and Answers Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following nursing assessment data places the client at highest risk for suicide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A specific suicide plan indicates high risk, as it shows intent and means, requiring immediate intervention.
Question 2 of 5
The 19-year old client regularly abuses dextromethorphan (DXM). Which activity if performed under the influence of dextromethorphan places the client at highest risk for complications related to DXM abuse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dancing (
A) risks hyperthermia with DXM. Swimming (
B) skiing (
C) and fishing (
D) are cooler lower-risk activities.
Question 3 of 5
Staff are debriefing following the client’s violent episode. Which information should be included in the debriefing session? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C ,D, E
Rationale: Debriefing includes policy adherence (
C) team effectiveness (
D) and therapeutic response (E) to identify training needs. Client coping (
A) and history (
B) are not debriefing focuses.
Question 4 of 5
Which therapeutic nursing intervention is most beneficial for a client diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Expressing feelings helps process trauma, reducing PTSD symptoms by fostering emotional regulation and insight.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement made by the client diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) would the nurse interpret as the most serious indication of an increased risk for suicide?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Expressing that others would be better off without them suggests feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness, strong indicators of suicidal ideation.