NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Mental Health Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which question during the client interview is likely to generate the most information?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An open-ended question about family prompts detailed responses, providing comprehensive insight into social support and history.
Question 2 of 5
Which nursing action is especially important when administering medications to a depressed client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ensuring medications are swallowed prevents hoarding, a risk in depressed clients with suicidal ideation.
Question 3 of 5
Which therapeutic activity is most helpful in facilitating reminiscence therapy among older adult clients?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Singing familiar songs from the past stimulates memories, enhancing engagement in reminiscence therapy.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following verbal communication methods is best to use with a client with dementia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Short sentences are easier for dementia clients to process, enhancing comprehension and reducing frustration.
Question 5 of 5
When a new member to the group tells the nursing leader about sensing the presence of the dead spouse in the home, which nursing intervention is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Listening and acknowledging feelings validates the client's experience, supporting grief processing in a therapeutic manner.