NCLEX-PN
Mental Health NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client with a history of poly substance abuse is being medically detoxified in an acute care hospital. The client reported recently using alcohol oxycodone crack cocaine and marijuana. In planning for detoxification which substance for detoxification should be the nurse’s priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alcohol (
A) has the most severe potentially fatal withdrawal. Marijuana (
B) oxycodone (
C) and cocaine (
D) are less life-threatening.
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
Which action is best to use initially when trying to help the angry client maintain self-control?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A calm voice and approach de-escalates anger by creating a non-threatening environment, encouraging the client to regain control.
Question 4 of 5
The client with a history of poly substance abuse is being medically detoxified in an acute care hospital. The client reported recently using alcohol oxycodone crack cocaine and marijuana. In planning for detoxification which substance for detoxification should be the nurse’s priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alcohol (
A) has the most severe potentially fatal withdrawal. Marijuana (
B) oxycodone (
C) and cocaine (
D) are less life-threatening.
Question 5 of 5
When asked to identify the characteristics of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the nurse correctly responds that most people with this disorder report which findings? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E,F
Rationale: PTSD symptoms include nightmares, flashbacks, hyperarousal (easily startled), and concentration difficulties, reflecting trauma-related distress.