NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Mental Health Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for the client who has methamphetamine toxicity. Which interventions should the nurse include in the client’s plan of care? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A ,B ,D
Rationale: Olanzapine (
A) reduces agitation sleep/eating (
B) aids recovery 1:1 monitoring (
D) ensures safety. Labetalol (
C) is for BP not hallucinations; milieu (E) is premature.
Question 2 of 5
Which is the most desired outcome of a self-help group of rape victims?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Self-help groups provide mutual support, allowing victims to share experiences and coping strategies, fostering recovery through shared understanding.
Question 3 of 5
When the anxious client summons the nurse and reports feeling weak and dizzy, which nursing action is most appropriate at this time?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taking vital signs assesses for physiological causes of weakness and dizziness, ensuring appropriate intervention for the anxious client.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is aware that if the client's panic attacks occur successfully, the client is likely to develop which common reaction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frequent panic attacks can lead to agoraphobia, where fear of attacks causes avoidance of public places and reclusiveness.
Question 5 of 5
Which nursing action is most appropriate for determining whether domestic abuse is occurring?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Directly asking about abuse in a safe, private setting encourages honest disclosure and is the most effective initial step to confirm suspicions.