NCLEX-RN
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following comments indicates that a client understands the nurse's teaching about sertraline (Zoloft)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Delayed ejaculation is a known side effect of sertraline, indicating correct understanding.
Question 2 of 5
A client who was recently discharged from the psychiatric unit telephones the unit to speak to the nurse. The client states that she took her children to the neighbors' house and has turned on the gas to kill herself. She is home alone and gives the nurse her address. Which of the following actions should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Immediate police notification is critical to ensure the client's safety in an active suicide attempt.
Question 3 of 5
A 10-year-old boy with conduct disorder is aggressive toward peers at school. The nurse is developing a care plan. Which intervention is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Teaching anger management techniques helps the child develop coping skills to manage aggression, which is appropriate for conduct disorder.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse assesses a client to be at risk for self-mutilation and implements a safety contract with the client. Which of the following client behaviors indicate that the contract is working?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Notifying staff when anxiety is increasing indicates the safety contract is working, as it shows the client is actively engaging in the plan to manage risk and seek help proactively.
Question 5 of 5
A client in an anger management group says, 'I get mad, but I don't want to hurt anyone.' Which goal should the nurse prioritize for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Identifying early signs of anger escalation helps the client intervene before losing control, preventing harm. Exercise is a coping strategy, suppression is unhealthy, and leaving situations is less proactive than early intervention.