NCLEX-RN
Psychiatric NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
After teaching a group of students who are volunteering for a local crisis hotline, the nurse judges that further education about crisis and intervention is needed when a student states which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The statement that most people call daily for a year is incorrect, as crises are typically acute and short-term, and hotline use is not usually long-term. The other statements accurately reflect the purpose and benefits of crisis hotlines.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is leading a support group for parents of adolescents with substance use disorders. Which strategy should the nurse emphasize?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Setting clear boundaries and consistent consequences helps parents manage the adolescent's behavior while supporting recovery from substance use.
Question 3 of 5
A client diagnosed with paranoid personality disorder is hospitalized for physically threatening his wife because he suspects her of having an affair with a coworker. Which of the following approaches should the nurse employ with this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A matter-of-fact approach is best for a client with paranoid personality disorder, as it is neutral, non-confrontational, and avoids escalating suspicion or defensiveness, fostering trust and communication.
Question 4 of 5
The expected outcome for using thiamine for a client being treated for an alcohol addiction is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Thiamine is used to prevent Wernicke's encephalopathy, a serious neurological condition caused by thiamine deficiency common in chronic alcohol use.
Question 5 of 5
Parents of a 7-year-old child newly diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) ask the nurse whether their son will always have to take medication for this condition. The nurse should tell the parents:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This response accurately reflects that 30-50% of children with ADHD may need medication into adulthood.