NCLEX-PN
Mental Health NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which explanation by the nurse is most accurate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The veteran's startled reaction likely stems from associating fireworks with gunfire, a common PTSD trigger due to past combat exposure.
Question 2 of 5
When a 24-year-old with a record of multiple convictions for driving under the influence (DUI) claims not to be an alcoholic, which is the most pertinent assessment question the nurse can ask?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking about memory loss during drinking episodes assesses for blackouts, a key indicator of problematic drinking patterns associated with alcoholism.
Question 3 of 5
Which form of instruction is most beneficial when preparing the anxious client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Short, simple sentences are easier for an anxious client to process, reducing cognitive overload and improving comprehension.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to care for the newly hospitalized client diagnosed with Korsakoff’s psychosis from alcohol abuse. Which intervention should the nurse plan to implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Thiamine (
A) treats confusion in Korsakoff’s due to deficiency. Octreotide (
B) is for varices restraints (
C) are not first-line and oxygen (
D) is irrelevant.
Question 5 of 5
If the older adult's sons and daughters are visiting on the day of the scheduled nurse's visit, which action is most appropriate before beginning the assessment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A private setting ensures confidentiality and encourages honest responses, critical for an accurate health assessment.