NCLEX-PN
Mental Health NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to care for the newly hospitalized client diagnosed with Korsakoff’s psychosis from alcohol abuse. Which intervention should the nurse plan to implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Thiamine (
A) treats confusion in Korsakoff’s due to deficiency. Octreotide (
B) is for varices restraints (
C) are not first-line and oxygen (
D) is irrelevant.
Question 2 of 5
If the client's drug screen is positive for cocaine, it is most appropriate for the nurse to advise a staff person to monitor the client closely for which finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cocaine's stimulant effects increase the risk of cardiac arrhythmias, a potentially life-threatening complication requiring close monitoring.
Question 3 of 5
The client has been placed in involuntary seclusion. Which assessment observation best indicates to the nurse the client’s readiness to leave involuntary seclusion?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sitting in the doorway and requesting a drink (
C) shows tolerance to stimuli. Statements (
A) vital signs (
B) and records (
D) are less definitive than observed behavior.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
The client states “I go out just about every weekend and drink pretty heavily with my friends. Does that mean I’m dependent on alcohol?” Which is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dependence involves a compulsive need causing distress if unmet (
C). Intoxication (
A) or frequency (
D) don’t define it and guilt (
B) is irrelevant.