NCLEX-PN
Mental Health NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which statement is most important for the nurse to convey to the parents after they have been informed of their infant?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reassuring parents that they are not responsible alleviates potential guilt, addressing a critical emotional need during acute grief.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the medical records of children who have been abused. Which main common characteristic of parents who abuse children is the nurse most likely to identify?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Social isolation (
C) is a common trait in abusive families. Mental illness (
A) affects ~10% most abusers aren’t overtly violent (
B) and abuse links to younger parents (
D).
Question 3 of 5
If the older adult's sons and daughters are visiting on the day of the scheduled nurse's visit, which action is most appropriate before beginning the assessment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A private setting ensures confidentiality and encourages honest responses, critical for an accurate health assessment.
Question 4 of 5
Which recommendation by the nurse is most likely to be effective in helping the client control bulimia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Small, frequent meals stabilize eating patterns, reducing the urge to binge and purge, a key strategy in managing bulimia.
Question 5 of 5
Which information is most appropriate for the nurse to tell the client about taking alprazolam (Xanax)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alcohol potentiates alprazolam's sedative effects, increasing the risk of respiratory depression and overdose, making this a critical instruction.