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National Council Licensure Examination(NCLEX-PN) Questions 296–300 (page: 61)

Updated On: 9-Feb-2026

A psychiatric patient asks, “Are we at my apartment in New York City? I don’t want to leave my room because I’m afraid of getting mugged!”

What is the LPN’s best response?

  1. “No, we are in a hospital in Seattle, Washington. Why are you worried about being mugged? Have you been mugged before?”
  2. “Tell me a little more about how you’re feeling. Did you have an apartment in New York once?”
  3. “It sounds like you are feeling scared or anxious. We are not at an apartment in New York, we are at a hospital in Seattle, Washington.”
  4. “Are you feeling anxious? Don’t worry, you are safe and I won’t let anything bad happen to you.”

Answer(s): C



A female patient is about to begin her first chemotherapy treatment. She tells the LPN, “It sounds silly, but I’m just so afraid of how people will react to me once I lose all my hair. I always had such pretty hair… I know, stupid, right?”

What is the LPN’s best response?

  1. “Your hair will grow back right after treatment stops. And for many women, it grows back even thicker and shinier! For now, just focus on getting better.”
  2. “Don’t worry. The way they make wigs these days, no one will be able to tell! Would you like me to help you pick one out?”
  3. “Most people are pretty understanding about chemo hair loss, but I know it’s hard. Have you joined our chemotherapy support group?”
  4. “Many people have a hard time with chemo-related hair loss. Tell me a little more about your concerns.”

Answer(s): D



A 6-year-old patient suddenly yells out, “I hate my daddy!” What would be the LPN’s best response?

  1. “You are not alone. We all get angry at our parents sometimes.”
  2. “You don’t mean that. Your daddy loves you so much.”
  3. “I understand you’re upset. Why don’t we call your daddy and see if we can talk this through?”
  4. “You sound upset. What is making you feel this way?”

Answer(s): D



The LPN is meeting a newly hospitalized patient and suspects he may have depression. Which would best help her assess this?

  1. “Are you depressed?”
  2. “How do you feel about being here?”
  3. “Does depression run in your family?”
  4. “What activities do you enjoy?”

Answer(s): D



The PN is caring for an American-Indian male. While explaining an upcoming procedure, the patient stares at the floor.

Which of these is the most accurate assumption concerning this patient behavior?

  1. The patient is being respectful of the nurse.
  2. The patient needs a nurse of a different gender to explain the procedure.
  3. The patient is showing that they do not consent to the procedure.
  4. The patient is not paying attention.

Answer(s): A



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