Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing NCLEX Review
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Graded A+ LATEST UPDATE 2026-2027
A 22-year-old female is admitted to the unit
following a suicide attempt. She has a 2-week history of
depression as well as a history of abusing multiple substances and
anorexia nervosa. What is your first nursing priority?
A. Socialization.
B. Contracting for eating behavior.
C. Safety.
D. Administering the Beck depression scale.
C. Safety.
Reason: Safety is the major principle underlying psychiatric
nursing.
,Gerald was admitted to the psychiatric acute care unit because he
stood in the center of a main two-
way street in his underwear and a T-shirt, shouting, 'I am being held
against my will. I have personal
rights.' Gerald was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, manic type.
Which of the following interventions will add to everyone's safety
in the acute care
environment?
A. Have hectic surroundings.
B. Have consistent unit routines.
C. Minimize staff interventions.
D. Medicate the patient only if he has private health insurance.
B. Have consistent unit routines.
Reason: Quiet environments with consistent routines will help
calm patients and add to safety.
,Your patient has just been physically cleaned up after
slicing his left arm 8 times. To show an
appropriate evaluative response, which of the following
would be your best statement?
A. I could care less if you cut yourself. It doesn't hurt me.
B. If you wouldn't cut yourself, you would have a much happier
life.
C. You are lucky someone found you in time. Now you can help us
make you better.
D. The behavior of cutting is not acceptable.
D. The behavior of cutting is not acceptable.
Reason: Focus on the behavior, not the person. Be neutral, but not
indifferent.
, A 22-year-old female was admitted to the mental health unit with
major depression and suicidal
ideation. She has a history of cutting her wrists
intermittently throughout the last 2 years. On days 1 and 2, the
patient stays in her room and eats only
20% of her meals. On day 3, she eats 80% of her meals and is
talking to others in group. The nurse should consider that the
patient is
A. Showing improvement.
B. Highly suicidal.
C. Exhibiting mood swings.
D. In need of electroshock therapy.
A. Showing improvement.
Reason: The patient improvement is based on
increased socialization and increased appetite.
Questions Set 2 Exam With Complete Questions
& Correct Detailed Answers\Verified 100%
Graded A+ LATEST UPDATE 2026-2027
A 22-year-old female is admitted to the unit
following a suicide attempt. She has a 2-week history of
depression as well as a history of abusing multiple substances and
anorexia nervosa. What is your first nursing priority?
A. Socialization.
B. Contracting for eating behavior.
C. Safety.
D. Administering the Beck depression scale.
C. Safety.
Reason: Safety is the major principle underlying psychiatric
nursing.
,Gerald was admitted to the psychiatric acute care unit because he
stood in the center of a main two-
way street in his underwear and a T-shirt, shouting, 'I am being held
against my will. I have personal
rights.' Gerald was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, manic type.
Which of the following interventions will add to everyone's safety
in the acute care
environment?
A. Have hectic surroundings.
B. Have consistent unit routines.
C. Minimize staff interventions.
D. Medicate the patient only if he has private health insurance.
B. Have consistent unit routines.
Reason: Quiet environments with consistent routines will help
calm patients and add to safety.
,Your patient has just been physically cleaned up after
slicing his left arm 8 times. To show an
appropriate evaluative response, which of the following
would be your best statement?
A. I could care less if you cut yourself. It doesn't hurt me.
B. If you wouldn't cut yourself, you would have a much happier
life.
C. You are lucky someone found you in time. Now you can help us
make you better.
D. The behavior of cutting is not acceptable.
D. The behavior of cutting is not acceptable.
Reason: Focus on the behavior, not the person. Be neutral, but not
indifferent.
, A 22-year-old female was admitted to the mental health unit with
major depression and suicidal
ideation. She has a history of cutting her wrists
intermittently throughout the last 2 years. On days 1 and 2, the
patient stays in her room and eats only
20% of her meals. On day 3, she eats 80% of her meals and is
talking to others in group. The nurse should consider that the
patient is
A. Showing improvement.
B. Highly suicidal.
C. Exhibiting mood swings.
D. In need of electroshock therapy.
A. Showing improvement.
Reason: The patient improvement is based on
increased socialization and increased appetite.
