Mental Health NCLEX Practice Questions
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Question 1 of 5.
Staff members have expressed fear of the client who has a history of violent behavior. Which response made by the lead nurse would be most beneficial in addressing the staff's expressed concerns?
A. “Let's not prejudge him. His medication should help him control his behavior.â€
B. “I will be very attentive to his behavior monitoring it for any signs of escalation.â€
C. “It may be hard but we need to appear calm and nonthreatening but alert to his behavior.â€
D. “As staff we are all trained to manage violent clients and we can handle any crisis behavior.â€
Explanation: Appearing calm and nonthreatening (C) addresses staff concerns and guides management. Prejudging (A) personal monitoring (B) or overconfidence (D) dismiss staff fears.
Question 2 of 5.
Which statement regarding the effects of chronic marijuana smoking is most accurate? Select all that apply.
A. It suppresses motivation.
B. It is physically addicting.
C. It can cause lung cancer.
D. It can suppress respirations.
E. It can suppress reproductive hormones.
Explanation: Chronic marijuana use is associated with amotivational syndrome, increased lung cancer risk due to carcinogens, and suppression of reproductive hormones like testosterone.
Question 3 of 5.
When the rape victim arrives at the emergency department, which nursing action is best for relieving the client's anxiety?
A. Determine the victim's last date of menstruation.
B. Collect evidence for criminal prosecution.
C. Assess the extent of the client's injuries.
D. Stay with the client at all times.
Explanation: Remaining with the victim provides emotional support and a sense of safety, directly addressing anxiety during a traumatic experience.
Question 4 of 5.
If the client has all of the following strengths, which one is most important for coping with this diagnosis?
A. Acceptance by religious leaders
B. A close circle of support
C. Acquisition of many social acquaintances
D. Sexual tolerance within the community
Explanation: A close support network provides emotional and practical assistance, critical for coping with the challenges of an HIV diagnosis.
Question 5 of 5.
When discussing obesity, which comment best indicates that the client is using the coping mechanism of rationalization to deal with being overweight?
A. I have many health risks from being obese.
B. I eat because I am under stress.
C. I know you don't like me because I'm fat.
D. I can't help being overweight; it's in my genes.
Explanation: Blaming genetics for obesity is rationalization, as it justifies the condition by attributing it to an uncontrollable factor.