NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Mental Health Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching home health aides about monitoring for alcohol abuse in older adults. Which response by a home health aide indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Retirement can increase alcohol use due to isolation (C is incorrect). Alcohol is a major issue (
A) risk factors include male smokers (
B) and signs include confusion (
D).
Question 2 of 5
In this situation, which nursing action is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reporting delirium tremens symptoms, like hallucinations, to the physician ensures timely medical intervention for alcohol withdrawal.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 of 5
The nurse is developing the answer key to a post test that will be given to participants following a workshop about caffeine abuse among older adult clients. Which statement about caffeine abuse should be excluded from the answer key?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Caffeine causes hyperglycemia tachycardia and increased lipids (C is false). Withdrawal symptoms (A
D) and diagnosis (
B) are correct.