NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Psychiatric Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching unlicensed staff about caring for the client with alcohol dependency. Which of the following statements by the staff indicates the need for additional teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Saying the client is weak and could stop if desired indicates a need for teaching, as it reflects a misunderstanding of alcohol dependency as a disease, not a lack of willpower.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following points should the nurse include when teaching a client about panic disorder?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Teaching that panic attack symptoms are time-limited and will abate is key, as it reassures the client and reduces fear, aiding in managing panic disorder.
Question 3 of 5
A client with Alzheimer's disease is apathetic. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Encouraging simple activities stimulates engagement, addressing apathy without overwhelming the client.
Question 4 of 5
A 28-year-old client with an Axis I diagnosis of major depression and an Axis II diagnosis of dependent personality disorder has been living at home with very supportive parents. The client is thinking about independent living on the recommendation of the treatment team. The client states to the nurse, 'I don't know if I can make it in an apartment without my parents.' The nurse should respond by saying to the client:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Saying 'Your parents have been supportive and will continue to be even if you live apart' reassures the client, addresses their dependency fears, and encourages independence while maintaining a sense of support.
Question 5 of 5
A client is complaining about blurred vision after 4 days of taking haloperidol (Haldol), benztropine (Cogentin), quetiapine (Seroquel), and buspirone (Buspar). Which of the following medications should the nurse suspect as the most likely cause of this adverse effect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Benztropine, an anticholinergic, is most likely to cause blurred vision due to its effects on the eyes (e.g., mydriasis and cycloplegia), a common side effect of this medication class.