NCLEX-RN
Psychiatric NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is planning an eating disorder protocol for hospitalized clients experiencing bulimia and anorexia. Which elements should be included in the protocol? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: These elements prevent hiding food, purging, or obsessing over weight, which are critical for treatment.
Question 2 of 5
During the initial interview, a client with a compulsive eating disorder remarks, 'I can't stand myself and the way I look.' Which of the following statements by the nurse is most therapeutic?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This response encourages the client to express emotions, which is therapeutic for addressing underlying issues.
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.