NCLEX-PN
Mental Health NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What nursing approach is most beneficial for helping the nursing assistant at this time?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Allowing expression of feelings helps the assistant process grief, supporting emotional well-being after a distressing event.
Question 2 of 5
If a rape victim desires medical treatment but objects to having evidence collected for criminal prosecution, which nursing action is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Respecting the victim's autonomy honors their right to make decisions about their care, aligning with ethical nursing practice.
Question 3 of 5
If the client's drug screen is positive for cocaine, it is most appropriate for the nurse to advise a staff person to monitor the client closely for which finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cocaine's stimulant effects increase the risk of cardiac arrhythmias, a potentially life-threatening complication requiring close monitoring.
Question 4 of 5
The client undergoing a routine physical exam asks the nurse if taking the dietary supplement androstenedione sometimes referred to as “andro” would help to get in shape for football season. Which statement by the nurse is best?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Androstenedione lacks proven benefits and has negative effects (
B). FDA oversight (
A) is partial meat comparison (
C) is false and safety (
D) is unproven.
Question 5 of 5
Which information is most appropriate for the nurse to tell the client about taking alprazolam (Xanax)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alcohol potentiates alprazolam's sedative effects, increasing the risk of respiratory depression and overdose, making this a critical instruction.