NCLEX-PN
Mental Health NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
If the client has all of the following strengths, which one is most important for coping with this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A close support network provides emotional and practical assistance, critical for coping with the challenges of an HIV diagnosis.
Question 2 of 5
If the nurse notes the following symptoms after the client begins taking sertraline (Zoloft), which one is most likely drug-related?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Insomnia is a common side effect of sertraline, an SSRI, due to its activating effects on the central nervous system.
Question 3 of 5
When the rape victim arrives at the emergency department, which nursing action is best for relieving the client's anxiety?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Remaining with the victim provides emotional support and a sense of safety, directly addressing anxiety during a traumatic experience.
Question 4 of 5
If the client has all of the following strengths, which one is most important for coping with this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A close support network provides emotional and practical assistance, critical for coping with the challenges of an HIV diagnosis.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following historical data is the greatest risk factor for hypochondriasis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Parental overprotection can foster excessive health concerns, contributing to hypochondriasis by reinforcing anxiety about physical symptoms.