Mental Health NCLEX Questions

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

The client is receiving clonidine to relieve selected symptoms of opioid withdrawal. Which assessment is most important for the nurse to complete before administering clonidine?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Clonidine requires BP check (
D) to avoid hypotension. Dilated pupils (
A) nausea (
B) and reflexes (
C) don’t contraindicate it.

Question 2 of 5

The client states “I go out just about every weekend and drink pretty heavily with my friends. Does that mean I’m dependent on alcohol?” Which is the best response by the nurse?

A. “You’re not dependent on alcohol if you never drink to the point of intoxication.” B. “It sounds like you feel guilty about how much you drink. Tell me more about this.” C. “With dependence you have a strong need to drink and feel uncomfortable if you don’t.” D. “You could be dependent. Consuming alcohol pretty heavily every weekend is excessive.”

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Dependence involves a compulsive need causing distress if unmet (
C). Intoxication (
A) or frequency (
D) don’t define it and guilt (
B) is irrelevant.

Question 3 of 5

What nursing approach is most beneficial for helping the nursing assistant at this time?

A. Sending the nursing assistant home for the rest of the shift B. Terminating the nursing assistant from this type of work C. Allowing the nursing assistant to express feelings D. Asking the nursing assistant to help with postmortem care

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Allowing expression of feelings helps the assistant process grief, supporting emotional well-being after a distressing event.

Question 4 of 5

Which technique is best for reducing confusion among clients with dementia?

A. Wear an employee name tag when caring for clients. B. Adhere to a consistent routine of unit activities. C. Provide diversional activities such as field trips. D. Distribute a list of the day's scheduled events.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A consistent routine minimizes confusion by providing predictability, supporting cognitive stability in dementia.

Question 5 of 5

If a rape victim desires medical treatment but objects to having evidence collected for criminal prosecution, which nursing action is most appropriate?

A. Persuading the victim to reconsider the decision B. Proceeding because it is required C. Accepting the rape victim's wishes D. Advising the victim to use better judgment

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Respecting the victim's autonomy honors their right to make decisions about their care, aligning with ethical nursing practice.

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