NCLEX-PN
Mental Health NCLEX Questions and Answers Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which nursing assessment is critical to ensuring the client's well-being during the home visit?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Proper medication administration is critical for Alzheimer's clients, ensuring symptom management and safety during the visit.
Question 2 of 5
The 19-year old client regularly abuses dextromethorphan (DXM). Which activity if performed under the influence of dextromethorphan places the client at highest risk for complications related to DXM abuse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dancing (
A) risks hyperthermia with DXM. Swimming (
B) skiing (
C) and fishing (
D) are cooler lower-risk activities.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following identified assessment criteria is the highest priority for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monitoring bowel movements is critical in ulcerative colitis to assess disease activity and guide treatment, prioritizing physical health.
Question 4 of 5
The newly admitted client is expressing anger with increasing intensity. Which therapeutic site should the nurse recommend to the client for gaining control over the increasing anger?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A quiet visible corner near the station (
D) aids de-escalation. Private rooms (
A) and outdoor areas (
C) lack visibility and the dayroom (
B) is too stimulating.
Question 5 of 5
Which concept is most important for the nurse to convey to a client during a panic attack?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reassuring safety addresses the client's fear, a core component of panic attacks, helping to de-escalate anxiety.