NCLEX-PN
Mental Health NCLEX Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse correctly informs the caller that most people have which physical signs after recent marijuana use? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Recent marijuana use commonly causes inflamed (red) eyes due to vasodilation, rapid pulse from cardiovascular stimulation, and restlessness from its psychoactive effects.
Question 2 of 5
The NA is helping the ED nurse admit a woman who is the victim of spousal abuse and marital rape. The NA asks the nurse what should be done with the woman’s torn and soiled clothing. What is the nurse’s best response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Placing clothing in paper bags (
C) preserves evidence for police. Plastic bags (
A) cause mold asking the victim (
B) or leaving with her (
D) risks evidence loss.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse performs a physical assessment and collects the client's health history. Which assessment findings would the nurse expect to note as the client discusses the phobia related to flying? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Discussing the phobia triggers anxiety, leading to tachycardia, tremors, and shortness of breath due to sympathetic activation.
Question 4 of 5
When debriefing the unit’s staff after the client’s catastrophic reaction the nurse stresses the need for the staff to remain calm during the event. Which statement should be the basis for the nurse’s comment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Staff agitation escalates client aggression (
C). Safety (
A) management (
B) and training (
D) are secondary concerns.
Question 5 of 5
If the client's pain is the result of a panic attack, which findings will the nurse most likely note during the physical assessment? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,E
Rationale: Panic attacks typically cause tachycardia and sweating due to sympathetic nervous system activation, reflecting acute anxiety.