NCLEX-RN
Psychiatric NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
During an interaction with the nurse, a client states, 'My husband has supported me every time I've been hospitalized for depression. He'll leave me this time. I'm an awful wife and mother. I'm no good. Nothing I do is right.' Based on this information, which of the following nursing diagnoses should the nurse identify when developing the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client's negative self-statements directly indicate chronic low self-esteem, a priority nursing diagnosis.
Question 2 of 5
A client with schizophrenia is started on lurasidone (Latuda). Which instruction is most important?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lurasidone should be taken with food to enhance absorption, ensuring therapeutic effectiveness.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse meets with the mother of a child diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The mother states, 'I feel so guilty that he has this disease, like I did something wrong. I feel like I need to be with him constantly in order for him to get better. But still sometimes I feel like I'm going to lose control and hurt him.' The nurse should suggest which of the following to the mother?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Respite care provides the mother with relief, reducing stress and the risk of harm to the child.
Question 4 of 5
A 12-year-old girl has been diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder. She is observed by the nurse on the unit kissing two of the male clients. Given the client's developmental level and diagnosis, the nurse should respond in which of the following ways? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: These responses address the inappropriate behavior while providing education on appropriate boundaries, suitable for her diagnosis and age.
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.