NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Mental Health Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which is the most desired outcome of a self-help group of rape victims?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Self-help groups provide mutual support, allowing victims to share experiences and coping strategies, fostering recovery through shared understanding.
Question 2 of 5
Which question during the client interview is likely to generate the most information?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An open-ended question about family prompts detailed responses, providing comprehensive insight into social support and history.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse educator is presenting a program on drug abuse to new nurses on the mental health unit. When explaining cocaine abuse which street names for cocaine should the nurse include in the discussion?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Toot snow crack (
B) are cocaine street names. Weed chaw fags (
A) are nicotine uppers dexies crystal (
C) are amphetamines blue silk cloud 9 white knight (
D) are synthetics.
Question 4 of 5
The client is visibly upset pounding on the desk at the nurses’ station and shouting “You’re the nurse so you have to fix this now.” What should be the nurse’s primary rationale for recognizing that the client is a danger to staff and other clients?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Intimidation and anger as primary strategies (
D) indicate danger. No verbal threat (
A) role acknowledgment (
B) or recognition of inappropriateness (
C) is evident.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is developing the answer key to a post test that will be given to participants following a workshop about caffeine abuse among older adult clients. Which statement about caffeine abuse should be excluded from the answer key?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Caffeine causes hyperglycemia tachycardia and increased lipids (C is false). Withdrawal symptoms (A
D) and diagnosis (
B) are correct.