NCLEX-PN
Mental Health NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is educating the client on the methadone prescribed for replacement therapy while in an outpatient treatment program for heroin addicts. The client asks how taking a pill is going to help the client stay substance-free. Which statement is the nurse’s best reply?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Methadone displaces heroin reducing cravings (
C). It doesn’t produce a high (
A) cause sickness (
B) or sedate (
D).
Question 2 of 5
The nurse completed an admission interview and assessment of the client who is under the influence of cocaine. Which finding should the nurse attribute to the client being under the influence of cocaine?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cocaine causes hypersensitivity (
C). It increases BP/HR (
A) causes hypervigilance (not inattention
B) and underreporting (
D) is general not specific.
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
Which assessment finding is most atypical of a 65-year-old client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Errors in copying a drawing suggest visuospatial deficits, less common in typical aging and more indicative of neurological issues.
Question 5 of 5
When the nurse responds to a call from a 22-year-old rape victim, which instruction is most important before referring the client to the emergency department of the local hospital?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Advising the victim not to bathe preserves forensic evidence, which is critical for potential criminal investigation and prosecution.