Questions 73

NCLEX-RN

Home > NCLEX-RN > RN Mental Health > Psychiatric NCLEX RN Questions
NCLEX-RN Test Bank

Psychiatric NCLEX RN Questions Questions

Extract:


Question 1 of 5

A client who assaulted a coworker is remorseful and asks for help. Which statement by the nurse is most therapeutic?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Exploring the incident encourages the client to reflect on triggers and behaviors, fostering insight and change. Criticism, suggesting an apology, or highlighting consequences may discourage open communication.

Question 2 of 5

A newly admitted client describes her mission in life as one of saving her son by eliminating the 'provedness to the world,' there are several attractive young women on the unit. What should the nurse do first?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The nurse should prioritize therapeutic communication and encourage the client to express her concerns in a structured setting like a group session, which promotes safety and understanding without escalating delusions or stigmatizing others.

Question 3 of 5

When collaborating with the health care provider to develop a the plan of care for a child diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the treatment plan will likely include which the following?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: ADHD is typically treated with psychostimulants like methylphenidate, combined with behavior modification, to manage symptoms effectively.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is developing a long term care plan for an outpatient client diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder. Which of the following should be included in this plan? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A,C,D,E

Rationale: Include managing emotions, identifying crisis resources, facilitating alter communication, and integrating memories. No medication eliminates dissociation, and process-oriented groups may not suit all.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following represents a breach of the nursing Code of Ethics regarding the rights of clients in psychiatric care situations?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Discussing a client's care with a friend violates confidentiality, breaching the Code of Ethics.

Similar Questions

When developing the plan of care for a client with acute stress disorder who lost her sister in a boating accident, which of the following should the nurse initiate?
When administering antipsychotics to a client with paranoid schizophrenia, the nurse understands that the newer atypical antipsychotics, such as olanzapine (Zyprexa) and risperidone (Risperdal), are more effective than the older medications in treating the negative symptoms of schizophrenia because of which of the following?
A client is admitted to the psychiatric hospital for evaluation after numerous incidents of threatening others, angry outbursts, and two episodes of hitting a coworker at the grocery store where he works. The client is very anxious and tells the nurse who admits him, 'I didn't mean to hit him. He made me so mad I didn't know what to do.' Which of the following is the priority nursing intervention?
A newly admitted client diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia is pacing rapidly and wringing his hands. He states that another client is out to get him. Then he says, 'Protect me, select me, reject me.' The nurse should next:
A client lives in a group home and visits the community mental health center regularly. During one visit with the nurse, the client states, 'The voices are telling me to hurt myself again.' Which of the following questions by the nurse is most important to ask?

Access More Questions!

NCLEX RN Basic

$89/ 30 days

 

NCLEX RN Premium

$150/ 90 days