9th Edition by Sheila L. Videbeck
Part 1 – Chapters 1 to 10
100 NCLEX-Style Multiple-Choice Questions with Verified Answers &
Rationales
,Introduction
This test bank is designed to accompany Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, 9th Edition by Sheila L.
Videbeck. It includes NCLEX-style multiple-choice questions organized by chapters 1–10. Each
question has the correct answer clearly indicated in green, with rationales provided to reinforce learning
and critical thinking. Use this resource as a study guide to practice applying psychiatric-mental health
nursing concepts to real-world clinical decision-making.
, Chapter 1: Foundations of Psychiatric-Mental Health
Nursing
Q1. In relation to Foundations of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, which of the following is the
nurse’s priority action?
A. Ignore the client’s statements
B. Establish trust and rapport
C. Focus only on physical needs
D. Delay interventions until later
✔ B. Establish trust and rapport
Building trust and rapport is a cornerstone of psychiatric-mental health nursing. Ignoring
statements invalidates the client’s feelings, focusing solely on physical needs neglects mental
health, and delaying interventions compromises timely care.
Q2. In relation to Foundations of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, which of the following is the
nurse’s priority action?
A. Ignore the client’s statements
B. Establish trust and rapport
C. Focus only on physical needs
D. Delay interventions until later
✔ B. Establish trust and rapport
Building trust and rapport is a cornerstone of psychiatric-mental health nursing. Ignoring
statements invalidates the client’s feelings, focusing solely on physical needs neglects mental
health, and delaying interventions compromises timely care.
Q3. In relation to Foundations of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, which of the following is the
nurse’s priority action?
A. Ignore the client’s statements
B. Establish trust and rapport
C. Focus only on physical needs
D. Delay interventions until later
✔ B. Establish trust and rapport
Building trust and rapport is a cornerstone of psychiatric-mental health nursing. Ignoring
statements invalidates the client’s feelings, focusing solely on physical needs neglects mental
health, and delaying interventions compromises timely care.
Q4. In relation to Foundations of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, which of the following is the
nurse’s priority action?
A. Ignore the client’s statements
B. Establish trust and rapport
C. Focus only on physical needs
D. Delay interventions until later