NCLEX RN MENTAL HEALTH AND
PSYCHIATRIC NURSING QUESTIONS
WITH 100%5 CORRECT ANSWERS
[GRADED A+]
The client states, "Who is confused? He said I should go, but I didn't. Is that
weird?" Which response by the nurse would be best to clarify the client's
statement?
A. How did you feel before you talked to him?
B. When did you first notice yourself feeling confused?
C. Did he indicate to you exactly what he meant?
D. I don't understand. Can you explain in another way? - ✔✔D
During the initial interview with a client, the nurse begins to feel
uncomfortable and realizes the client's behavior and mannerisms remind
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,the nurse of the nurse's abusive parent. The nurse concludes that the
current situation represents which phenomenon?
A. Transference
B. Countertransference
C. Denial
D. Reaction formation - ✔✔B
A client asks the nurse what to do about leaving the spouse. The nurse
replies "Why are you having trouble making a decision? It's easy to see
that you should file for divorce." The nurse manager overhearing the
conversation would counsel this nurse because the nurse's response:
(Select all that apply)
A. Restricts the client's opportunity for self-exploration & problem solving
skills
B. Belittles the client & the client's indecisiveness
C. Challenges the client's belief system
D. Assumes that the client is incapable of reaching an independent
decision - ✔✔A,B,D
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, While communicating with a client, the nurse decides to provide the client
with feedback. The primary reason for this is that giving appropriate
feedback makes it possible for the nurse to:
A. Present advice
B. Explore feelings
C. Provide information
D. Explain behavior - ✔✔C
The nurse assesses a client as being on the mental health end of the
mental health/mental illness continuum. Which statement by the client best
supports this assessment? (Select all that apply)
A. I am satisfied with my life and life choices
B. My family thinks that I am a good person
C. I'm an average person leading a normal average life.
D. I've always thought I should have been more sucessful - ✔✔A,C
A newly admitted adult client says, "No, I don't want that medicine. I won't
take it." The nurse says, "Take it. It's good medicine." The nurse then
places the cup in front of the client's mouth and forcefully presses it against
©morren2025/2026.Year published 2026.
PSYCHIATRIC NURSING QUESTIONS
WITH 100%5 CORRECT ANSWERS
[GRADED A+]
The client states, "Who is confused? He said I should go, but I didn't. Is that
weird?" Which response by the nurse would be best to clarify the client's
statement?
A. How did you feel before you talked to him?
B. When did you first notice yourself feeling confused?
C. Did he indicate to you exactly what he meant?
D. I don't understand. Can you explain in another way? - ✔✔D
During the initial interview with a client, the nurse begins to feel
uncomfortable and realizes the client's behavior and mannerisms remind
©morren2025/2026.Year published 2026.
,the nurse of the nurse's abusive parent. The nurse concludes that the
current situation represents which phenomenon?
A. Transference
B. Countertransference
C. Denial
D. Reaction formation - ✔✔B
A client asks the nurse what to do about leaving the spouse. The nurse
replies "Why are you having trouble making a decision? It's easy to see
that you should file for divorce." The nurse manager overhearing the
conversation would counsel this nurse because the nurse's response:
(Select all that apply)
A. Restricts the client's opportunity for self-exploration & problem solving
skills
B. Belittles the client & the client's indecisiveness
C. Challenges the client's belief system
D. Assumes that the client is incapable of reaching an independent
decision - ✔✔A,B,D
©morren2025/2026.Year published 2026.
, While communicating with a client, the nurse decides to provide the client
with feedback. The primary reason for this is that giving appropriate
feedback makes it possible for the nurse to:
A. Present advice
B. Explore feelings
C. Provide information
D. Explain behavior - ✔✔C
The nurse assesses a client as being on the mental health end of the
mental health/mental illness continuum. Which statement by the client best
supports this assessment? (Select all that apply)
A. I am satisfied with my life and life choices
B. My family thinks that I am a good person
C. I'm an average person leading a normal average life.
D. I've always thought I should have been more sucessful - ✔✔A,C
A newly admitted adult client says, "No, I don't want that medicine. I won't
take it." The nurse says, "Take it. It's good medicine." The nurse then
places the cup in front of the client's mouth and forcefully presses it against
©morren2025/2026.Year published 2026.
