NCLEX-RN
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An intoxicated client is admitted to the hospital for alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following should the nurse do to help the client become sober?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Providing a quiet room to sleep in is most effective, as it minimizes stimulation, promotes rest, and supports the body's natural process of metabolizing alcohol.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
Which of the following statements indicates increased insight by the client about her newly diagnosed paranoid schizophrenia being stabilized on medications?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Recognizing that voices diminish with coping strategies but may return under stress shows insight into the illness and its management, unlike the other options, which reflect denial, persistent delusions, or unrealistic expectations.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following foods should the nurse eliminate from the diet of a client in alcohol withdrawal?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Regular coffee should be eliminated, as caffeine can exacerbate anxiety and agitation during alcohol withdrawal, worsening symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse incorporates the underlying premise of crisis intervention, about providing 'the right kind of help at the right time,' to achieve which of the following goals initially?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The initial goal of crisis intervention is regaining emotional security and equilibrium to stabilize the client. Resolving underlying problems, developing insight, and building support systems are secondary goals addressed after stabilization.