NCLEX-PN
Mental Health NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
When asked to identify the characteristics of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the nurse correctly responds that most people with this disorder report which findings? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E,F
Rationale: PTSD symptoms include nightmares, flashbacks, hyperarousal (easily startled), and concentration difficulties, reflecting trauma-related distress.
Question 3 of 5
While reviewing the client's psychiatric history, the nurse would expect to note which major characteristic of bipolar disorder?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cyclic mood swings, alternating between mania and depression, are the hallmark of bipolar disorder, defining its clinical presentation.
Question 4 of 5
What is the best approach for reorienting a confused client who wanders into other clients' rooms?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Restraining in a wheelchair prevents wandering while respecting dignity, though it must be used cautiously and per protocol.
Question 5 of 5
If the client has all of the following strengths, which one is most important for coping with this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A close support network provides emotional and practical assistance, critical for coping with the challenges of an HIV diagnosis.