Psychiatric Nursing NCLEX Review Part 2 Answers and Rationale

View Questions Answer B. Diphenhydramine, 25 to 50 mg I.M. or I.V., would quickly reverse this condition. Prochlorperazine and haloperidol are both capable of causing dystonia, not reversing it. Midazolam would make this patient drowsy. Answer B. The nurse should directly orient

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Psychiatric Nursing NCLEX Review Part 2

1. Which of the following medications would the nurse in-charge expect the doctor to order to reverse a dystonic reaction? a. Procholorperazine (Compazine) b. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) c. Haloperidol (Haldol) d. Midazolam (Versed) 2. While pacing in the hall, a female patient with

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Psychiatric Nursing NCLEX Review Part 1 Answers and Rationale

View Questions Answer A. As individuals become older, their livers metabolize drugs at a slower rate. Cumulative effects can occur and increase the risk of adverse reactions. Level of activity typically doesn’t affect a person’s reaction to medication. Elderly clients typically need

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Psychiatric Nursing NCLEX Review Part 1

1. Which statement describes how elderly clients react to medication? a. At increased risk for adverse reactions b. Tolerate medication better because they’re less active c. Metabolize medications quickly d. All of the above 2. Nursing interventions for a male client taking

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Answers and Rationale Psychiatric Nursing Practice Test I

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Psychiatric Nursing Practice Test I

1. Which nursing intervention is best for facilitating communication with a psychiatric client who speaks a foreign language? a. Rely on nonverbal communication. b. Select symbolic pictures as aids. c. Speak in universal phrases. d. Use the services of an interpreter. 2.

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Answers and Rationale of NCLEX Sample Questions for Psychiatric Nursing 4

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Answers and Rationale of NCLEX Sample Questions for Psychiatric Nursing 3

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Answers and Rationale of NCLEX Sample Questions for Psychiatric Nursing 2

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Answers and Rationale of NCLEX Sample Questions for Psychiatric Nursing

View the NCLEX Sample Questions for Psychiatric Nursing 1.       Answer: (B) A state of well-being where a person can realize his own abilities can cope with normal stresses of life and work productively. Mental health is a state of emotional and psychosocial

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NCLEX Sample Questions for Psychiatric Nursing 4

You can follow these NCLEX sample questions for psychiatric nursing by clicking these links: https://nclexreviewers.com/nclex-sample-questions-for-psychiatric-nursing.html https://nclexreviewers.com/nclex-sample-questions-for-psychiatric-nursing-2.html https://nclexreviewers.com/nclex-sample-questions-for-psychiatric-nursing-3.html        1.     Situation: Knowledge and skills in the care of violent clients is vital in the psychiatric unit. A nurse observes that a client with

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