NCLEX-PN
Mental Health NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which finding noted by the nurse during the postoperative assessment is most indicative of the client's alcoholism?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alcoholism can lead to tolerance, requiring higher analgesic doses for pain relief due to altered liver metabolism and receptor sensitivity.
Question 2 of 5
Which finding noted by the nurse during the postoperative assessment is most indicative of the client's alcoholism?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alcoholism can lead to tolerance, requiring higher analgesic doses for pain relief due to altered liver metabolism and receptor sensitivity.
Question 3 of 5
Which recommendation by the nurse is most likely to be effective in helping the client control bulimia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Small, frequent meals stabilize eating patterns, reducing the urge to binge and purge, a key strategy in managing bulimia.
Question 4 of 5
If the client frequently comes to meals with the residue of soap on the face or an unbuttoned shirt, which action by the nurse is most beneficial to the client's emotional state?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Scheduling hygiene after meals allows assistance without embarrassment, supporting the client's dignity and emotional well-being.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to document the client’s violent episode. Which statements should be included specifically about the violent episode? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B ,C, D, F
Rationale: Documentation includes refusal of seclusion (
B) client statements (
C) failed interventions (
D) and reintegration (F). Wife’s call (
A) and staff numbers (E) are irrelevant.