NCLEX-PN
Mental Health NCLEX Questions and Answers Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 of 5
The nurse in the ED is admitting an agitated young adult who tried to jump from a bridge after taking a hallucinogenic drug at a party. What should be the nurse’s initial action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Staying with the client (
C) prevents self-harm due to altered perception. Inpatient arrangements (
A) reversal drugs (B unavailable) and security (
D) are secondary.