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RN MENTAL HEALTH ONLINE PRACTICE 2023
A&B EXAM BANK UPDATE 2026 COMPLETE
CURRENT TESTING QUESTION AND
DETAILED CORRECT ANSWER (VERIFIED)
TOP-RATED A+.
MENTAL HEALTH
Ace your RN Mental Health Online Practice 2023 A&B exam by
mastering therapeutic communication, psychiatric disorders,
and evidence-based nursing interventions. This online exam
evaluates your clinical judgment in providing safe, effective
mental health care using realistic scenarios. It is specifically
designed to assess your readiness for the NCLEX-RN and
professional psychiatric nursing practice.
A school nurse is assessing a school aged child who
experienced the traumatic loss of a parent 8 months ago.
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as
an indication that the child is experiencing post traumatic
stress disorder (PTSD)
1. Clinging behaviors directed toward a teacher
2. Increased time spent sleeping
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3. Intense focus on school work
4. Lack of interest in an upcoming holiday ✓ ✓......
ANSWER ....... Correct = 4. Lack of interest in an
upcoming holiday
The child who has PTSD will have negative moods and
difficulty remembering aspects of the traumatic event. The
child can also have a loss of interest or lack of participation
in significant activities and events (e.g., Holidays)
*PTSD manifestations seen in children include detachment
or estrangement from others, difficulty sleeping/distressing
dreams, difficulty concentrating on tasks
A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following
finding should the nurse report?
1. A client who is taking clozapine and has a WBC count of
7,500
2. A client who is taking lamotrigine and has developed a
rash
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3. A client who is taking valproate and has a platelet count of
150,000
4. A client who is taking lithium and has a lithium level of 1.2
✓ ✓...... ANSWER ....... Correct = 2. A client who is taking
lamotrigine and has developed a rash
Lamotrigine is an anticonvulsant medication that is used as
a mood stabilizer. The nurse should identify that a rash is a
potentially life threatening adverse effect of the medication
and report the finding immediately
A nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a client who has
schizophrenia and is taking clozapine. Which of the following
values should the nurse identify as contraindication for
receiving clozapine?
1. WBC count 2,500
2. Hgb 11.5
3. Platelets 150,000
4. RBC count 3.5 ✓ ✓...... ANSWER ....... Correct - 1.
WBC count 2,500
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Clozapine can cause agranulocytosis, which can be fatal
due to overwhelming infection. The nurse should identify a
WBC count of less than 3,000 as a possible manifestation of
agranulocytosis and should withhold the medication and
notify the provider
A nurse is planning care for a client who has depression and
has made frequent suicide attempts. Which of the following
statements indicates the client has a decreased risk for
suicide?
1. "I'm relieved now that my financial affairs are in order."
2. "It is easier to talk about my feelings now."
3. "Suddenly I have enough energy to do anything I want."
4. "Thank you for always taking such good care of me." ✓
✓...... ANSWER ....... Correct - 2. "It is easier to talk about
my feelings now."
When clients express their feelings, this indicates a positive
treatment outcome
RN MENTAL HEALTH ONLINE PRACTICE 2023
A&B EXAM BANK UPDATE 2026 COMPLETE
CURRENT TESTING QUESTION AND
DETAILED CORRECT ANSWER (VERIFIED)
TOP-RATED A+.
MENTAL HEALTH
Ace your RN Mental Health Online Practice 2023 A&B exam by
mastering therapeutic communication, psychiatric disorders,
and evidence-based nursing interventions. This online exam
evaluates your clinical judgment in providing safe, effective
mental health care using realistic scenarios. It is specifically
designed to assess your readiness for the NCLEX-RN and
professional psychiatric nursing practice.
A school nurse is assessing a school aged child who
experienced the traumatic loss of a parent 8 months ago.
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as
an indication that the child is experiencing post traumatic
stress disorder (PTSD)
1. Clinging behaviors directed toward a teacher
2. Increased time spent sleeping
, Page 2 of 202
3. Intense focus on school work
4. Lack of interest in an upcoming holiday ✓ ✓......
ANSWER ....... Correct = 4. Lack of interest in an
upcoming holiday
The child who has PTSD will have negative moods and
difficulty remembering aspects of the traumatic event. The
child can also have a loss of interest or lack of participation
in significant activities and events (e.g., Holidays)
*PTSD manifestations seen in children include detachment
or estrangement from others, difficulty sleeping/distressing
dreams, difficulty concentrating on tasks
A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following
finding should the nurse report?
1. A client who is taking clozapine and has a WBC count of
7,500
2. A client who is taking lamotrigine and has developed a
rash
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3. A client who is taking valproate and has a platelet count of
150,000
4. A client who is taking lithium and has a lithium level of 1.2
✓ ✓...... ANSWER ....... Correct = 2. A client who is taking
lamotrigine and has developed a rash
Lamotrigine is an anticonvulsant medication that is used as
a mood stabilizer. The nurse should identify that a rash is a
potentially life threatening adverse effect of the medication
and report the finding immediately
A nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a client who has
schizophrenia and is taking clozapine. Which of the following
values should the nurse identify as contraindication for
receiving clozapine?
1. WBC count 2,500
2. Hgb 11.5
3. Platelets 150,000
4. RBC count 3.5 ✓ ✓...... ANSWER ....... Correct - 1.
WBC count 2,500
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Clozapine can cause agranulocytosis, which can be fatal
due to overwhelming infection. The nurse should identify a
WBC count of less than 3,000 as a possible manifestation of
agranulocytosis and should withhold the medication and
notify the provider
A nurse is planning care for a client who has depression and
has made frequent suicide attempts. Which of the following
statements indicates the client has a decreased risk for
suicide?
1. "I'm relieved now that my financial affairs are in order."
2. "It is easier to talk about my feelings now."
3. "Suddenly I have enough energy to do anything I want."
4. "Thank you for always taking such good care of me." ✓
✓...... ANSWER ....... Correct - 2. "It is easier to talk about
my feelings now."
When clients express their feelings, this indicates a positive
treatment outcome
