NCLEX-PN
Mental Health NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which assessment finding is most atypical of a 65-year-old client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Errors in copying a drawing suggest visuospatial deficits, less common in typical aging and more indicative of neurological issues.
Question 2 of 5
When providing care for an Asian client diagnosed with mental illness, which barriers should be considered before the treatment? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Language barriers, somatization, and limited disclosure are common cultural factors in Asian clients, impacting mental health treatment access.
Question 3 of 5
Which finding in the client's history strongly suggests lack of achieving the characteristic developmental level expected at this age in the life cycle?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Drifting in and out of relationships indicates difficulty achieving intimacy, a key developmental task of young adulthood per Erikson's stages.
Question 4 of 5
If a diagnosis of panic disorder is accurate, the nurse would correctly assume that the chest pain is related to which cause?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chest pain in panic disorder results from intense fear, which triggers physical symptoms like muscle tension and hyperventilation.
Question 5 of 5
Which response by the nurse is most accurate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Marijuana metabolites can be detected in blood tests for weeks, with sensitive tests picking up traces 8 to 10 weeks after use, depending on frequency and amount used.