NCLEX-RN
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 10-year-old boy with conduct disorder is aggressive toward peers at school. The nurse is developing a care plan. Which intervention is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Teaching anger management techniques helps the child develop coping skills to manage aggression, which is appropriate for conduct disorder.
Question 2 of 5
A client with dementia is incontinent. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Absorbent pads and a toileting schedule manage incontinence while maintaining dignity and comfort.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following amounts of medications is appropriate for a client who is being treated with imipramine (Tofranil) on an outpatient basis for recurring depression and suicidal ideation to have at one time?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A 7-day supply minimizes the risk of overdose in a suicidal client.
Question 4 of 5
The husband of a client who is experiencing acute mania and is swearing and using profanity apologizes to the nurse for his wife's behavior. Which of the following replies by the nurse is most therapeutic?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acknowledging the husband's difficulty validates his experience and fosters support.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse manager of a psychiatric unit notices that one of the nurses commonly avoids a 75-year-old client's company. Which of the following factors should the nurse manager identify as being the most likely cause of this nurse's discomfort with older clients?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fears and conflicts about aging are a common psychological reason for discomfort with elderly clients, as they may trigger personal anxieties about the nurse's own aging process.