NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Questions on Psychiatric Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is entering the chemical dependency unit for treatment of alcohol dependency. Which of the client's possessions should the nurse place in a locked area?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Antiseptic mouthwash should be locked, as it often contains alcohol, which could be misused by a client with alcohol dependency, posing a risk to recovery.
Question 2 of 5
A client on clozapine (Clozaril) reports fever and sore throat. What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fever and sore throat may indicate agranulocytosis, a serious side effect of clozapine, requiring immediate physician notification to assess and manage the risk.
Question 3 of 5
The client tells the nurse at the outpatient clinic that she doesn't need to attend groups because she's 'not a regular like these other people here.' Which of the following responses by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Saying 'You say you're not a regular here, but you're experiencing what others are experiencing' validates the client's feelings while gently challenging her denial, encouraging engagement in treatment.
Question 4 of 5
When caring for a client who was a victim of a crime, the nurse is aware that recovery from any crime can be a long and difficult process depending on the meaning it has for the client. Which of the following should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing the client's emotional response helps tailor interventions to their specific needs, supporting psychological recovery from trauma.
Question 5 of 5
A school nurse is planning a program for parents on 'Drugs Commonly Abused by Teenagers'. Which of the following information should be included about inhalants? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E,F
Rationale: Inhalants are dangerous due to risks like sudden death (cardiac arrhythmia, suffocation, aspiration) and CNS depression. Monitoring for paraphernalia (paper bags, rags) is key. Brain damage is possible, and teen use is not necessarily declining.