NCLEX Mental Health & Infection Control Quiz 10 free NCLEX-style questions on psychosocial integrity, therapeutic communication and infection prevention, with rationales.
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NCLEX Mental Health & Infection Control Quiz: 10 Questions with Rationales
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Question 1 Choose one answer
A client with severe anxiety is pacing and speaking rapidly. The best initial nursing action is to:
A. Leave the client alone to calm downB. Remain calm, stay with the client and use short, clear statementsC. Confront the client about the behaviorD. Restrain the client immediatelyCorrect answer: B
Question 2 Select all that apply
Which are examples of therapeutic communication? Select all that apply.
A. Offering false reassuranceB. Using silence appropriatelyC. Reflecting the client’s feelingsD. Asking “why” questions repeatedlyE. Using open-ended questionsCorrect answer: B, C, E
Question 3 Choose one answer
A client states, “I feel like no one cares whether I live or die.” The best response is:
A. “Of course people care about you.”B. “Are you thinking about hurting yourself?”C. “Let’s talk about something more positive.”D. “You shouldn’t feel that way.”Correct answer: B
Question 4 Choose one answer
Which precautions are required for a client with active pulmonary tuberculosis?
A. Standard precautions onlyB. Contact precautionsC. Droplet precautionsD. Airborne precautions with an N95 respiratorCorrect answer: D
Question 5 Select all that apply
Which conditions require airborne precautions? Select all that apply.
A. MeaslesB. TuberculosisC. Varicella (chickenpox)D. InfluenzaE. Streptococcal pharyngitisCorrect answer: A, B, C
Question 6 Choose one answer
The single most effective way to prevent the spread of infection is:
A. Wearing gloves at all timesB. Hand hygieneC. Administering antibioticsD. Isolating every clientCorrect answer: B
Question 7 Choose one answer
A client with C. difficile requires which precautions and hand hygiene method?
A. Droplet precautions; alcohol-based rubB. Contact precautions; soap and water hand washingC. Airborne precautions; alcohol-based rubD. Standard precautions onlyCorrect answer: B
Question 8 Select all that apply
A client experiencing a panic attack would most likely show which findings? Select all that apply.
A. PalpitationsB. A sense of impending doomC. Slow, deep, relaxed breathingD. Shortness of breathE. TremblingCorrect answer: A, B, D, E
Question 9 Choose one answer
When removing personal protective equipment (PPE), which item is generally removed first?
A. GownB. GlovesC. Mask/respiratorD. Eye protectionCorrect answer: B
Question 10 Choose one answer
A client on lithium should be taught to:
A. Restrict all fluidsB. Maintain consistent sodium and fluid intakeC. Take extra doses when feeling unwellD. Avoid all blood testsCorrect answer: B
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Study Tips for This Topic
Choose responses that explore feelings and ensure safety.
Always assess suicidal ideation directly and calmly.
Memorize airborne, droplet and contact precautions.
Hand hygiene and correct PPE sequence are high-yield.
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Browse All Quizzes FAQ
How is mental health tested on the NCLEX? Under Psychosocial Integrity (6–12%), including therapeutic communication, coping and crisis care.
Are these real NCLEX questions? No, they are original practice questions with rationales.
