NCLEX-RN
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
While caring for a client who has a dual diagnosis of bipolar disorder and alcohol dependency, which of the following areas is the priority for daily assessment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mental status is the priority, as it encompasses mood, cognition, and behavior, critical for monitoring stability in bipolar disorder and alcohol dependency.
Question 2 of 5
When teaching a client who is to receive methadone therapy for opioid addiction, the nurse should instruct the client that methadone is useful primarily for which of the following reasons?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Methadone is useful because it allows the client to work and live normally, stabilizing opioid dependence and reducing cravings, supporting functional recovery.
Question 3 of 5
When developing a teaching plan for a group of middle school children about the drug 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (Ecstasy), what information should the nurse expect to include? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, B, C, D
Rationale: Information includes: Ecstasy's similarity to speed (
A), use at raves (
B), pacifiers for teeth grinding (
C), and reducing self-consciousness (
D), all accurate characteristics.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following liquids should the nurse administer to a client who is intoxicated on phencyclidine (PCP) to hasten excretion of the chemical?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cranberry juice is administered, as its acidity may enhance PCP excretion by acidifying urine, aiding in elimination of the drug.
Question 5 of 5
A client is brought to the emergency department by his brother. The client is perspiring profusely, breathing rapidly, and complaining of dizziness and palpitations. Problems of a cardiovascular nature are ruled out and the diagnosis is tentatively listed as a panic attack. After the symptoms pass, the client states, 'I thought I was going to die.' Which of the following responses by the nurse is best?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Saying 'It was very frightening for you' is best, as it validates the client's experience, builds rapport, and encourages further discussion of the panic attack.