NCLEX-PN
Mental Health NCLEX Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse performs a physical assessment and collects the client's health history. Which assessment findings would the nurse expect to note as the client discusses the phobia related to flying? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Discussing the phobia triggers anxiety, leading to tachycardia, tremors, and shortness of breath due to sympathetic activation.
Question 2 of 5
The new nurse is working with the cognitively impaired client who has a history of violent behavior. Which statement made by the new nurse reflects an immediate need for follow-up by the mentor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Talking during aggression (
C) adds stimuli and requires mentor follow-up. Safety focus (
A) reducing stimuli (
B) and consistent staff (
D) are appropriate.
Question 3 of 5
Which response by the nurse is best in this situation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acknowledging discouragement validates the client's feelings, fostering therapeutic communication and emotional support.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse correctly informs the caller that most people have which physical signs after recent marijuana use? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Recent marijuana use commonly causes inflamed (red) eyes due to vasodilation, rapid pulse from cardiovascular stimulation, and restlessness from its psychoactive effects.
Question 5 of 5
The 19-year-old is given a court order to enter treatment for cocaine abuse. The client threatens to leave the treatment facility AMA. Which statement by the nurse demonstrates an accurate understanding of the client’s options?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Court-ordered clients cannot leave voluntarily (
D). Age (
A) is irrelevant seclusion (
B) is illegal informing court (
C) doesn’t allow leaving.