PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS FOR NCLEX RN: 6 NEW
UPDATE QUESTIONS latest 2022
A night shift psychiatric RN on the unit is going out of a pt's room & notices a pt
w/ bipolar experiencing an episode of mania @ RN's station. Which intervention
would promote therapeutic interaction w/ the pt?
1.) Approaching pt & assertively ask him to abide by acceptable
behavior 2.) Redirect the pt to room & minimize triggers of
behavior
3.) Reminding pt of limits & isolating pt to his room
4.) Going over unit rules & pt's rights, then encourage pt to go to room & sleep b/c
its late - CORRECT ANSWER 2 => Effective strategies include redirecting pt &
reducing environmental triggers
-redirect pt to room
Explanations:
1 = pt does NOT have active listening
3 = does NOT work; should NOT isolate pt if not harming self
or others 4 = trigger in environment; won't listen
If a pt has the following what psychiatric disorder are they experiencing?
1.) Poor concentration
2.) Hyperactivity
3.) Impulsivity
,4.) Distractability - CORRECT ANSWER Mania
=> apart of bipolar disorder
-manic-depressive illness
This is manifested by mood swings involving euphoria (intense excitement &
happiness), grandiosity, & an inflated sense of self-worth
,=> May or may not include sudden swings to depression - CORRECT
ANSWER Bipolar Disorder (Mania-Depressive disorder)
(Bipolar Disorder) Name the 11 Depressive symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER 1.)
Feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, guilt, shame
2.) Despair
=> lack of hope
3.) Flat affect
4.) Indecisiveness
5.) Lack of motivation & DECREASED concentration
6.) Changes in physical appearance
=> slumped postures, unkempt
=> sit unkempt. shoulders unkept
7.) Suicidal thoughts
8.) Possible delusions of hallucinations
, 9.) Sleep & appetite disturbances
10.) Loss of interest in sexual activities
11.) Constipation
(Bipolar Disorder) Nursing plan for Depressive phase (8 things) - CORRECT
ANSWER 1.) Directly ask the pt about feelings & plan to harm self
ANSWERS FOR NCLEX RN: 6 NEW
UPDATE QUESTIONS latest 2022
A night shift psychiatric RN on the unit is going out of a pt's room & notices a pt
w/ bipolar experiencing an episode of mania @ RN's station. Which intervention
would promote therapeutic interaction w/ the pt?
1.) Approaching pt & assertively ask him to abide by acceptable
behavior 2.) Redirect the pt to room & minimize triggers of
behavior
3.) Reminding pt of limits & isolating pt to his room
4.) Going over unit rules & pt's rights, then encourage pt to go to room & sleep b/c
its late - CORRECT ANSWER 2 => Effective strategies include redirecting pt &
reducing environmental triggers
-redirect pt to room
Explanations:
1 = pt does NOT have active listening
3 = does NOT work; should NOT isolate pt if not harming self
or others 4 = trigger in environment; won't listen
If a pt has the following what psychiatric disorder are they experiencing?
1.) Poor concentration
2.) Hyperactivity
3.) Impulsivity
,4.) Distractability - CORRECT ANSWER Mania
=> apart of bipolar disorder
-manic-depressive illness
This is manifested by mood swings involving euphoria (intense excitement &
happiness), grandiosity, & an inflated sense of self-worth
,=> May or may not include sudden swings to depression - CORRECT
ANSWER Bipolar Disorder (Mania-Depressive disorder)
(Bipolar Disorder) Name the 11 Depressive symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER 1.)
Feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, guilt, shame
2.) Despair
=> lack of hope
3.) Flat affect
4.) Indecisiveness
5.) Lack of motivation & DECREASED concentration
6.) Changes in physical appearance
=> slumped postures, unkempt
=> sit unkempt. shoulders unkept
7.) Suicidal thoughts
8.) Possible delusions of hallucinations
, 9.) Sleep & appetite disturbances
10.) Loss of interest in sexual activities
11.) Constipation
(Bipolar Disorder) Nursing plan for Depressive phase (8 things) - CORRECT
ANSWER 1.) Directly ask the pt about feelings & plan to harm self
