NCLEX-PN
Mental Health NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
彼此The client who abuses marijuana reports liking the drug for its perceived effects. Which experiences if reported by the client should the nurse attribute to marijuana use? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, C
Rationale: Marijuana causes euphoria (
A) and enhances sexual experience (
C). It causes lethargy (not energy
B) increased appetite (not suppression
D) and tremors (not coordination E).
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is interacting with the client who abuses methamphetamine. The client states “I don’t plan to quit meth. I can work for days when I’m high.” Which is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Restating neutrally (
C) encourages reexamination. Directives (
A) labeling denial (
B) or agreeing (
D) are less effective.
Question 4 of 5
Which technique is best for reducing confusion among clients with dementia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A consistent routine minimizes confusion by providing predictability, supporting cognitive stability in dementia.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement is most important for the nurse to convey to the parents after they have been informed of their infant?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reassuring parents that they are not responsible alleviates potential guilt, addressing a critical emotional need during acute grief.