NCLEX-PN
Mental Health NCLEX Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What suggestion can the nurse make if the client complains of feeling dizzy when taking doxepin (Sinequan) at bedtime as prescribed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rising slowly minimizes orthostatic hypotension, a common side effect of doxepin, reducing dizziness.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
When debriefing the unit’s staff after the client’s catastrophic reaction the nurse stresses the need for the staff to remain calm during the event. Which statement should be the basis for the nurse’s comment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Staff agitation escalates client aggression (
C). Safety (
A) management (
B) and training (
D) are secondary concerns.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse reviews various treatment options with the group members. Which of the following are considered most therapeutic in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: SSRIs and cognitive-behavioral therapy, particularly exposure and response prevention, are evidence-based treatments for OCD, targeting symptoms effectively.
Question 5 of 5
The nurses critique a chart entry that says, 'States, I feel unwanted." Appears to be confused.' Which statement best describes why this entry is unsatisfactory?"
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failing to describe specific behaviors supporting 'confused' makes the entry vague, reducing its clinical usefulness.