Psychiatric Nursing | NCLEX Quiz 190

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1.

A client tells a nurse. “Everyone would be better off if I wasn’t alive.” Which nursing diagnosis would be made based on this statement?
- A.
  
  Disturbed thought processes
- B.
  
  Ineffective coping
- C.
  
  Risk for self-directed violence
- D.
  
  Impaired social interaction
2.

Which information is the most essential in the initial teaching session for the family of a young adult recently diagnosed with schizophrenia?
- A.
  
  Symptoms of this disease imbalance in the brain.
- B.
  
  Genetic history is an important factor related to the development of schizophrenia.
- C.
  
  Schizophrenia is a serious disease affecting every aspect of a person’s functioning.
- D.
  
  The distressing symptoms of this disorder can respond to treatment with medications.
3.

A nurse is working with a client who has schizophrenia. paranoid type. Which of the following outcomes related to the client’s delusional perceptions would the nurse establish?
- A.
  
  The client will demonstrate realistic interpretation of daily events in the unit.
- B.
  
  The client will perform daily hygiene and grooming without assistance.
- C.
  
  The client will take prescribed medications without difficulty.
- D.
  
  The client will participate in unit activities.
4.

A client with bipolar disorder. manic type. exhibits extreme excitement. delusional thinking. and command hallucinations. Which of the following is the priority nursing diagnosis?
- A.
  
  Anxiety
- B.
  
  Impaired social interaction
- C.
  
  Disturbed sensory-perceptual alteration (auditory)
- D.
  
  Risk for other-directed violence
5.

A client who abuses alcohol and cocaine tells a nurse that he only uses substances because of his stressful marriage and difficult job. Which defense mechanisms is this client using?
- A.
  
  Displacement
- B.
  
  Projection
- C.
  
  Rationalization
- D.
  
  Sublimation
6.

An 11-year-old child diagnosed with conduct disorder is admitted to the psychiatric unit for treatment. Which of the following behaviors would the nurse assess?
- A.
  
  Restlessness. short attention span. hyperactivity
- B.
  
  Physical aggressiveness. low-stress tolerance disregard for the rights of others
- C.
  
  Deterioration in social functioning. excessive anxiety. and worry. bizarre behavior
- D.
  
  Sadness. poor appetite and sleeplessness. loss of interest in activities
7.

The nurse understands that if a client continues to be dependent on heroin throughout her pregnancy. her baby will be at high risk for:
- A.
  
  Mental retardation.
- B.
  
  Heroin dependence.
- C.
  
  Addiction in adulthood.
- D.
  
  Psychological disturbances.
8.

The emergency department nurse is assigned to provide care for a victim of a sexual assault. When following legal and agency guidelines. which intervention is most important?
- A.
  
  Determine the assailant’s identity.
- B.
  
  Preserve the client’s privacy.
- C.
  
  Identify the extent of an injury.
- D.
  
  Ensure an unbroken chain of evidence.
9.

Which factor is least important in the decision regarding whether a victim of family violence can safely remain in the home?
- A.
  
  The availability of appropriate community shelters
- B.
  
  The non-abusing caretaker’s ability to intervene on the client’s behalf
- C.
  
  The client’s possible response to relocation
- D.
  
  The family’s socioeconomic status
10.

The nurse would expect a client with early Alzheimer’s disease to have problems with:
- A.
  
  Balancing a checkbook.
- B.
  
  Self-care measures.
- C.
  
  Relating to family members.
- D.
  
  Remembering his own name