NCLEX-PN
Mental Health NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse counsels the team member privately about the inappropriate remark. What is the first step in understanding the behavior of clients?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Self-awareness of personal biases is the first step to understanding client behavior, ensuring objective and empathetic care.
Question 2 of 5
The female client tells the nurse “I usually have a few drinks after work but I always limit it to three. I’m not risking becoming addicted am I?” What is the nurse’s best response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Three drinks daily or seven weekly is high-risk for women (
D). Social drinking (
A) or social problems (
B) don’t address risk and concern alone (
C) misses education.
Question 3 of 5
Which response by the nurse is most accurate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Marijuana metabolites can be detected in blood tests for weeks, with sensitive tests picking up traces 8 to 10 weeks after use, depending on frequency and amount used.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is aware that such attitudes and statements can have damaging consequences for a mentally ill client. What is the most significant consequence of the remark in this situation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Labeling the client as a hypochondriac dismisses their unique experiences, undermining person-centered care and trust.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer chlordiazepoxide 75 mg orally for the client experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms due to alprazolam dependency. The medication is supplied in 25-mg capsules. How many capsules should the nurse prepare to administer?_ capsule(s) (Record your answer as a whole number.)
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Proportion: 25 mg/1 capsule = 75 mg/X capsules; 25X = 75; X = 3 capsules.