NCLEX-PN
Mental Health NCLEX Questions with Rationale Questions
Question 1 of 5
The client has been placed in restraints for violent behavior. Which statement best indicates the nurse’s understanding of the risk for client injury while being restrained?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Continuous monitoring (
C) prevents injury during restraint. Nutrition (
A) release mechanisms (
B) and circulation checks (
D) are secondary to constant observation.
Question 2 of 5
The client uses methamphetamine regularly. Which subjective quote documented by the nurse demonstrates the client using pathological projection as a coping mechanism?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Blaming dad for failure (
B) is projection. Simplifying issues (
A) is ignoring dismissing alcohol (
C) is denial embarrassment (
D) is perfectionism.
Question 3 of 5
If the client snorts cocaine on a regular basis, which physical assessment findings will the nurse most likely find? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E,F
Rationale: Regular cocaine snorting causes nasal irritation, septal damage, sinus pain, hypertension, and insomnia due to its stimulant effects.
Question 4 of 5
What is the most appropriate nursing action when the terminally ill client's death is imminent?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Staying with the client provides comfort, and contacting family ensures support, aligning with the advance directive.
Question 5 of 5
The client experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms due to alcohol dependence is prescribed chlordiazepoxide 100 mg oral x 1 then 50 mg every 2 hours until symptoms are controlled. The medication is supplied in 50-mg tablets. The nurse administered the initial dose 2 hours ago and the client is still agitated and tremulous. How many tablets should the nurse prepare to administer at this time?_ tablet(s) (Record your answer as a whole number.)
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: Proportion: 50 mg/1 tablet = 50 mg/X tablets; X = 1 tablet.