NCLEX-RN
Mental Health RN NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements indicates to the nurse that the client is progressing toward recovery from a somatoform disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Saying 'Pain feels worse when worried about my divorce' indicates progress, as it shows insight into the link between emotional stress and physical symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
A client is being discharged after 3 days of hospitalization for a suicide attempt that followed the loss of a job. Which of the following should be the nurse's priority action before discharge?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ensuring a follow-up appointment with a mental health provider is the priority to maintain continuity of care and monitor the client's suicide risk post-discharge. Increasing medication requires a physician's order and careful evaluation, community support groups are secondary, and avoiding work activities is unrealistic and not directly tied to immediate safety.
Question 3 of 5
One evening the client takes the nurse aside and whispers, 'Don't tell anybody, but I'm going to call in a bomb threat to this hospital tonight.' Which of the following actions is the priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Explaining that the information must be shared immediately prioritizes safety, as the threat poses a serious risk to the hospital, requiring prompt reporting to ensure protection.
Question 4 of 5
A client is complaining to other clients about not being allowed by staff to keep food in her room. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Setting limits on the behavior is appropriate, as it addresses the client's disruptive actions while maintaining a therapeutic environment. It encourages adherence to unit rules without escalating conflict.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is conducting a quality improvement audit on the psychiatric unit. Which of the following findings indicates a need for corrective action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Allowing a client with depression to keep a razor in their room poses a safety risk, indicating a need for corrective action.