NCLEX-PN
Mental Health NCLEX Questions and Answers Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing the college student who presents with generalized fatigue dry mouth tachycardia and an increased appetite. Which additional finding from the client’s history and physical exam should alert the nurse to explore possible marijuana abuse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Conjunctival infection (
D) is a marijuana sign with fatigue dry mouth tachycardia and appetite increase. Paranoia (
A) is methamphetamine flashbacks (
B) are hallucinogens gastric issues (
C) are alcohol.
Question 2 of 5
When resuscitation efforts are unsuccessful, which nursing action is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Allowing parents to spend time with their deceased infant supports grieving and closure, prioritizing their emotional needs immediately after the loss.
Question 3 of 5
The 19-year old client regularly abuses dextromethorphan (DXM). Which activity if performed under the influence of dextromethorphan places the client at highest risk for complications related to DXM abuse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dancing (
A) risks hyperthermia with DXM. Swimming (
B) skiing (
C) and fishing (
D) are cooler lower-risk activities.
Question 4 of 5
Staff are debriefing following the client’s violent episode. Which information should be included in the debriefing session? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C ,D, E
Rationale: Debriefing includes policy adherence (
C) team effectiveness (
D) and therapeutic response (E) to identify training needs. Client coping (
A) and history (
B) are not debriefing focuses.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing the college student who presents with generalized fatigue dry mouth tachycardia and an increased appetite. Which additional finding from the client’s history and physical exam should alert the nurse to explore possible marijuana abuse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Conjunctival infection (
D) is a marijuana sign with fatigue dry mouth tachycardia and appetite increase. Paranoia (
A) is methamphetamine flashbacks (
B) are hallucinogens gastric issues (
C) are alcohol.