NCLEX-RN
Psychiatric NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When developing the plan of care for a client with suicidal ideation, developing goals to address which of the following is a priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Safety is the priority to prevent self-harm in a client with suicidal ideation.
Question 2 of 5
The widow of a client who successfully completed suicide tearfully says, 'I feel guilty because I'm so angry at him for killing himself. It must have been what he wanted.' After assisting the widow with dealing with the feelings, which of the following is most helpful?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A survivors' support group provides peer understanding and coping strategies for complex grief.
Question 3 of 5
A client lives in a group home and visits the community mental health center regularly. During one visit with the nurse, the client states, 'The voices are telling me to hurt myself again.' Which of the following questions by the nurse is most important to ask?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Directly asking about intent to self-harm assesses immediate risk and guides intervention.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following represents a breach of the nursing Code of Ethics regarding the rights of clients in psychiatric care situations?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Discussing a client's care with a friend violates confidentiality, breaching the Code of Ethics.
Question 5 of 5
A client with bipolar disorder, manic phase, is admitted to the unit. The nurse is developing a plan of care. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate to include in the plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A high-calorie diet with frequent snacks addresses increased energy expenditure in mania, supporting nutritional needs.