NCLEX-PN
Mental Health NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is interacting with the client who abuses methamphetamine. The client states “I don’t plan to quit meth. I can work for days when I’m high.” Which is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Restating neutrally (
C) encourages reexamination. Directives (
A) labeling denial (
B) or agreeing (
D) are less effective.
Question 2 of 5
Which information is most appropriate for the nurse to tell the client about taking alprazolam (Xanax)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alcohol potentiates alprazolam's sedative effects, increasing the risk of respiratory depression and overdose, making this a critical instruction.
Question 3 of 5
What nursing approach is most beneficial for helping the nursing assistant at this time?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Allowing expression of feelings helps the assistant process grief, supporting emotional well-being after a distressing event.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the medical records of children who have been abused. Which main common characteristic of parents who abuse children is the nurse most likely to identify?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Social isolation (
C) is a common trait in abusive families. Mental illness (
A) affects ~10% most abusers aren’t overtly violent (
B) and abuse links to younger parents (
D).
Question 5 of 5
The client is receiving clonidine to relieve selected symptoms of opioid withdrawal. Which assessment is most important for the nurse to complete before administering clonidine?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clonidine requires BP check (
D) to avoid hypotension. Dilated pupils (
A) nausea (
B) and reflexes (
C) don’t contraindicate it.