NCLEX-PN
Mental Health NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When interacting with a client experiencing a panic attack, which technique by the nurse is most likely to help reduce the client's anxiety level?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Explaining actions provides predictability, reducing anxiety by enhancing the client's sense of control during a panic attack.
Question 2 of 5
If the client is typical of others of similar age, the nurse can anticipate the client as having which age-related problems? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: D,E
Rationale: Regret and depression are common in late adulthood as individuals reflect on life, per Erikson's integrity vs. despair stage.
Question 3 of 5
The client is admitted to an ED with facial bruises a broken arm and rib fractures. The client states “I fell down the stairs.” During assessment the nurse notes bruises and lacerations in various stages of healing. Which nursing questions are appropriate? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A ,B ,C ,D, E
Rationale: Appropriate questions explore abuse falls and health issue. Accusing or presuming (F) is insensitive.
Question 4 of 5
When interacting with a client experiencing a panic attack, which technique by the nurse is most likely to help reduce the client's anxiety level?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Explaining actions provides predictability, reducing anxiety by enhancing the client's sense of control during a panic attack.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is to administer haloperidol 2 mg IV now to the hospitalized client. A vial of haloperidol 5 mg/mL is available. How many milliliters of medication should the nurse administer?____________ mL (Record your answer rounded to the nearest tenth.)
Correct Answer: 0.4
Rationale: Using proportion: 5 mg/1 mL = 2 mg/X mL; 5X = 2; X = 0.4 mL.