NCLEX-PN
Mental Health NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following historical data is the greatest risk factor for hypochondriasis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Parental overprotection can foster excessive health concerns, contributing to hypochondriasis by reinforcing anxiety about physical symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer thiamine (vitamin B1) to the client receiving treatment for alcohol dependence. Which statement best describes the rationale for the use of thiamine?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Thiamine prevents neuropathy and confusion from deficiency (
D). It doesn’t aid absorption (
A) malnutrition reversal (
B) is secondary and seizures (
C) need anticonvulsants.
Question 3 of 5
Which statement regarding the effects of chronic marijuana smoking is most accurate? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Chronic marijuana use is associated with amotivational syndrome, increased lung cancer risk due to carcinogens, and suppression of reproductive hormones like testosterone.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is in the working phase of a relationship with the client being treated for substance abuse. Which intervention would be appropriate during this phase of treatment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Confronting denial (
C) is key in the working phase. Readiness (
A) and impairment (
D) are assessment phase evaluation (
B) is final phase.
Question 5 of 5
The client with a history of poly substance abuse is being medically detoxified in an acute care hospital. The client reported recently using alcohol oxycodone crack cocaine and marijuana. In planning for detoxification which substance for detoxification should be the nurse’s priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alcohol (
A) has the most severe potentially fatal withdrawal. Marijuana (
B) oxycodone (
C) and cocaine (
D) are less life-threatening.