Mental Health NCLEX Questions and Answers
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Question 1 of 5.
The newly admitted client is expressing anger with increasing intensity. Which therapeutic site should the nurse recommend to the client for gaining control over the increasing anger?
A. The client's own private room down the hall
B. The unit's common television dayroom
C. An outdoor sheltered client smoking area
D. An out-of-the-way corner near the nursing station
Explanation: A quiet visible corner near the station (D) aids de-escalation. Private rooms (A) and outdoor areas (C) lack visibility and the dayroom (B) is too stimulating.
Question 2 of 5.
When resuscitation efforts are unsuccessful, which nursing action is most appropriate?
A. Ask the parents for permission to perform an autopsy.
B. Ask about the possibility of harvesting the infant's organs for transplantation.
C. Check on the parents' choice for the funeral arrangements.
D. Take the parents to a room where they can be with the baby.
Explanation: Allowing parents to spend time with their deceased infant supports grieving and closure, prioritizing their emotional needs immediately after the loss.
Question 3 of 5.
Which nursing action is the highest priority during the immediate care of a rape victim?
A. Documenting the circumstances of the rape
B. Keeping contact with strangers to a minimum
C. Offering the victim a choice of sedatives
D. Providing a bath basin, gown, towel, and washcloth
Explanation: Minimizing contact with strangers protects the victim's privacy and reduces distress, prioritizing emotional safety in the immediate aftermath.
Question 4 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?
A. I have been having recurring dreams about dying.
B. How many people have died from HIV?
C. Will I be alert when I'm near death?
D. Everyone would be better off without me.
Explanation: Expressing that others would be better off without them suggests feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness, strong indicators of suicidal ideation.
Question 5 of 5.
Which translation method is most beneficial for the client when the nurse obtains the client's history?
A. A translation card that includes key words, phrases, and pictures
B. A translator who speaks the client's language
C. A hospital housekeeper who speaks the client's language
D. The client's family member who can translate the process
Explanation: A professional translator ensures accurate and confidential communication, critical for obtaining a reliable health history.