NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Mental Health Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A community health nurse working with a group of 5th grade girls is planning a primary prevention to help the girls avoid developing eating disorders during their teen years. The nurse should focus on which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Promoting body acceptance and self-esteem is a key primary prevention strategy for eating disorders.
Question 2 of 5
While admitting a client to the alcohol treatment program, the nurse asks the client how long she's been drinking, how much she's been drinking, and when she had her last drink. The client replies that she has been drinking about a liter of vodka a day for the past week and her last drink was about an hour ago. This information helps the nurse to determine which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This information helps determine the severity of withdrawal symptoms, as the quantity, duration, and recency of alcohol use predict the intensity and timing of withdrawal, guiding treatment.
Question 3 of 5
After a client reveals a history of childhood sexual abuse, the nurse should ask which of the following questions first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking about the abuser's current access to children prioritizes safety and potential ongoing risk to others.
Question 4 of 5
A client with schizophrenia refuses medication, stating, 'It makes me feel like a zombie.' What is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Discussing the medication's benefits encourages adherence while addressing the client's concerns, fostering collaboration.
Question 5 of 5
An unconscious client in the emergency department is given I.V. naloxone (Narcan) due to an overdose of heroin. Which of the following would indicate a therapeutic response to the Narcan? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,E
Rationale: Naloxone reverses opioid overdose, leading to dilated pupils and restored consciousness. Pulse rate may increase, respirations should improve, and skin changes are less specific.