NCLEX-PN
Mental Health NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which response by the nurse is most accurate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Marijuana metabolites can be detected in blood tests for weeks, with sensitive tests picking up traces 8 to 10 weeks after use, depending on frequency and amount used.
Question 2 of 5
One day the client's daughter states to the nurse, 'I'm not sure my mom recognizes me.' Which response by the nurse is most therapeutic?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acknowledging the daughter's distress validates her emotions, fostering therapeutic communication and support.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer chlordiazepoxide 75 mg orally for the client experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms due to alprazolam dependency. The medication is supplied in 25-mg capsules. How many capsules should the nurse prepare to administer?_ capsule(s) (Record your answer as a whole number.)
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Proportion: 25 mg/1 capsule = 75 mg/X capsules; 25X = 75; X = 3 capsules.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is developing the plan of care for the client diagnosed with schizophrenia who is having an alcohol-induced crisis. Which specific client outcome best reflects the primary goal of crisis intervention for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Returning to pre-crisis functioning like work (
B) is the crisis intervention goal. Detox (
A) stating coping mechanisms (
C) and medication administration (
D) are secondary.
Question 5 of 5
The older disheveled client is admitted to the ED with hypertension severe dehydration and malnourishment. During the admission interview the daughter notes that she and her husband who is temporarily out of work have been living with the client. Which nursing action is most important?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Private questioning (
B) elicits abuse/neglect details. Reporting (
A) needs more evidence asking the daughter (
C) is less direct and calling a hotline (
D) is secondary.