NCLEX-PN
Mental Health NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which response by the nurse is most accurate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Marijuana metabolites can be detected in blood tests for weeks, with sensitive tests picking up traces 8 to 10 weeks after use, depending on frequency and amount used.
Question 2 of 5
When the nurse responds to a call from a 22-year-old rape victim, which instruction is most important before referring the client to the emergency department of the local hospital?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Advising the victim not to bathe preserves forensic evidence, which is critical for potential criminal investigation and prosecution.
Question 3 of 5
Which action by the client is most suggestive of denial about the illness?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Engaging in unprotected intercourse indicates denial of the HIV diagnosis, as it disregards the risk of transmission and personal health implications.
Question 4 of 5
Which finding in the client's history strongly suggests lack of achieving the characteristic developmental level expected at this age in the life cycle?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Drifting in and out of relationships indicates difficulty achieving intimacy, a key developmental task of young adulthood per Erikson's stages.
Question 5 of 5
If a diagnosis of panic disorder is accurate, the nurse would correctly assume that the chest pain is related to which cause?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chest pain in panic disorder results from intense fear, which triggers physical symptoms like muscle tension and hyperventilation.