NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Questions on Psychiatric Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A young child who has been sexually abused has difficulty putting feelings into words. Which of the following should the nurse employ with the child?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Play therapy is an effective, age-appropriate method for helping young children express emotions non-verbally.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing incident reports on a psychiatric unit and notes an increase in client falls. Which of the following should be the nurse's first action to address this issue?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Implementing a fall risk assessment protocol is the first step to identify at-risk clients and prevent falls, addressing the root cause. Increasing staff, training on restraints, or adding lighting are secondary and less directly tied to fall prevention without initial assessment.
Question 3 of 5
A young child who has been sexually abused has difficulty putting feelings into words. Which of the following should the nurse employ with the child?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Play therapy is an effective, age-appropriate method for helping young children express emotions non-verbally.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
While receiving disulfiram (Antabuse) therapy, the client becomes nauseated and vomits severely. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking 'How much alcohol did you drink today?' is first, as disulfiram causes severe nausea and vomiting when alcohol is consumed, and this is the most likely cause.