NCLEX-RN
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with paranoid schizophrenia is aggressive toward staff. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Offering a quiet space de-escalates aggression non-invasively, prioritizing safety and therapeutic intervention.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a client's chart and notes incomplete documentation of a restraint episode. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reporting to the nurse manager ensures oversight and correction of documentation errors, maintaining safety and compliance. Completing documentation risks inaccuracy, protocol review is secondary, and client interviews are inappropriate for this issue.
Question 3 of 5
A client with schizophrenia is attending a group therapy session and begins to laugh inappropriately. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ignoring inappropriate laughter avoids reinforcing the behavior and maintains the group's focus.
Question 4 of 5
While meeting with the nurse, a client's wife states, 'I don't know what else to do to make him stop drinking.' The nurse should refer the wife to which of the following organizations?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Referring the wife to Al-Anon is appropriate, as it provides support for family members of individuals with alcohol dependency, helping her cope and set boundaries.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse works with a client diagnosed with bulimia. What is an appropriate long-term client goal for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Managing stress without bingeing or purging addresses the root cause of bulimia, promoting long-term recovery.