NCLEX-PN
Mental Health NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Staff members have expressed fear of the client who has a history of violent behavior. Which response made by the lead nurse would be most beneficial in addressing the staff’s expressed concerns?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Appearing calm and nonthreatening (
C) addresses staff concerns and guides management. Prejudging (
A) personal monitoring (
B) or overconfidence (
D) dismiss staff fears.
Question 2 of 5
If the client is typical of others of similar age, the nurse can anticipate the client as having which age-related problems? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: D,E
Rationale: Regret and depression are common in late adulthood as individuals reflect on life, per Erikson's integrity vs. despair stage.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is to administer haloperidol 2 mg IV now to the hospitalized client. A vial of haloperidol 5 mg/mL is available. How many milliliters of medication should the nurse administer?____________ mL (Record your answer rounded to the nearest tenth.)
Correct Answer: 0.4
Rationale: Using proportion: 5 mg/1 mL = 2 mg/X mL; 5X = 2; X = 0.4 mL.
Question 4 of 5
Which statement regarding the effects of chronic marijuana smoking is most accurate? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Chronic marijuana use is associated with amotivational syndrome, increased lung cancer risk due to carcinogens, and suppression of reproductive hormones like testosterone.
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.