and Psychiatric Nursing 2024
– 300 Real Exam Questions
with Verified Correct
Answers (A+ Grade)
Real Exam Questions with Verified Correct Answers (A+ Grade)
A+ Grade
2024/2025 Exam
,Real Exam Questions & 100% Correct Answers (Verified) — A+ Grade
Question 1.
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?
Answer:
d
Question 2.
During the initial interview with a client, the nurse begins to feel uncomfortable and realizes
the client’s behavior and mannerisms remind 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
Answer:
b
NCLEX-RN Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing 2024
, Real Exam Questions & 100% Correct Answers (Verified) — A+ Grade
Question 3.
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
Answer:
a, b, d
Question 4.
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
Answer:
c
NCLEX-RN Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing 2024